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SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conquer Worlrd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conquer Worlrd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Conquer Worlrd on his heels. He'll look to pass Conquer Worlrd's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (5) Scott
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Conquer Worlrd stops Scott from passing to mount.
Scott has knee on belly momentarily but Conquer Worlrd bucks him off and regains half guard.
Scott content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Conquer Worlrd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott stalling. #T2#
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (8) Scott
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
More stalling from Scott.#T4##SUB2#
Scott is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Conquer Worlrd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Conquer Worlrd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conquer Worlrd is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Scott working for a guillotine from mount but Conquer Worlrd is in no mood to give up.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Scott 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.#T6#
Conquer Worlrd is working to get back to half guard.
Conquer Worlrd is working hard here to advance position.
Scott controlling from mount.
Conquer Worlrd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Scott controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Scott with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8##SUB2#
Scott has hold of Conquer Worlrd's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Conquer Worlrd manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Scott with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Conquer Worlrd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T10##SUB2#
Scott with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T11#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Scott is continuing to stall.#T12##T13#
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conquer Worlrd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The adventures of Scott the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Scott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Scott is working for a guillotine from mount but Conquer Worlrd frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 8 to 0.
Great Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 1 wins and 3 losses; Bill Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skells fails with the takedown.#TD#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skells on his heels. He'll look to pass Skells's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (0) Skells#SUB#
Russell drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Russell as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Skells screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Russell! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bill Russell!
Bill Russell 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hageman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hageman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks is trying to keep Hageman in close.
Spanks is pulling down on Hageman's head to control his posture.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.#SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Spanks's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hageman preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hageman is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hageman slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well. #SUB#
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spanks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Hageman stands and throws Spanks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Spanks#SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks sneaks back into half guard.
Spanks trying to hold on to Hageman's head to control him but Hageman postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg.
Spanks keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though.
Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spanks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hageman is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks gets back to full guard.
Spanks 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: Hageman (5) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
Spanks is looking to pass into half guard but Hageman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hageman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (2) Spanks#T6#
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Spanks's legs - danger averted.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks trying to control the position.
#T8#
Hageman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spanks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spanks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (4) Spanks
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #T9#
Spanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hageman is trying is best to control the position here. #T10##SUB2#
Spanks looking for a submission but Hageman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (4) Spanks
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spanks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Spanks in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (6) Spanks
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Spanks wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (11) vs (6) Spanks
Spanks is trying to keep Hageman in close.
#SUB#
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hageman postures up.
Hageman 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.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks is still trying to improve position.
Hageman is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Hageman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hageman is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Spanks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Spanks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (11) vs (10) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks swings around for an armbar but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (13) vs (10) Spanks#T13#
Hageman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (13) vs (12) Spanks
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (15) vs (12) Spanks
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Hageman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hageman takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Pilkington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ishida clinches. #TD2#
Ishida pulls guard.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pilkington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ishida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ishida has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (0) vs (2) Ishida
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pilkington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ishida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pilkington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ishida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Pilkington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ishida looking to sit in guard and control but Pilkington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (2) vs (2) Ishida
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida trying to keep a closed guard but Pilkington is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ishida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pilkington defends well.
Pilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Pilkington is working for a submission of some sort.
Ishida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pilkington is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Pilkington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ishida has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pilkington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ishida wants to control but Pilkington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ishida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pilkington is pushing down on Ishida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishida is fighting to maintain full guard but Pilkington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Ishida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ishida is pressing down on Pilkington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pilkington wants to pass the guard but Ishida is keeping the position.
Ishida can't keep his opponent in guard - Pilkington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ishida trying to hold on to Pilkington's head to control him but Pilkington postures up.
Pilkington prevents Ishida from improving his position.#SUB#
Pilkington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Pilkington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ishida sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington postures up.
Pilkington is looking to advance position but Ishida won't allow it.
Pilkington passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pilkington (5) vs (2) Ishida
Ishida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pilkington tries to take his opponent's back but Ishida turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (5) vs (4) Ishida#SUB#
Pilkington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishida defends well.#T5#
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ishida passes Pilkington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ishida wants to free his trapped foot but Pilkington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ishida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pilkington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pilkington wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Pilkington wants to improve his position but Ishida is controlling well.
Pilkington is holding on to half guard well.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is defending well.
Pilkington is looking to get back to full guard here but Ishida has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pilkington (5) vs (7) Ishida
Pilkington prevents Ishida from improving position.
Pilkington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ishida presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pilkington (5) vs (9) Ishida#T8#
Pilkington is desperately trying to improve his position but Ishida has a good base and remains in mount.
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington is having none of it.
Pilkington is trying to escape the mount.
Pilkington stops Ishida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pilkington holds of for dear life.#T9#
Ishida looking to control but Pilkington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ishida wants to control the action but instead Pilkington gets a body lock and reverses into Ishida's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (7) vs (9) Ishida
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida is trying to control the position but Pilkington postures up. #SUB2#
Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pilkington is aware though and is defending well.
Ishida wants to sweep here but Pilkington controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Pilkington passes Ishida's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Pilkington seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pilkington is working for a submission of some sort.
Ishida regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pilkington drops back looking for a leg! Ishida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishida manages to kick Pilkington off! Pilkington jumps back into Ishida's guard.
Ishida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Pilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ishida is looking for a sweep. Pilkington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pilkington passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pilkington (10) vs (9) Ishida
Ishida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ishida tries to lock up and control but Pilkington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Pilkington working for a submission but Ishida is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Pilkington goes for an armbar but Ishida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ishida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (10) vs (11) Ishida
Pilkington is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Pilkington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pilkington pulls Ishida in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Pilkington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.#T13#
Pilkington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilkington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington is working from the bottom. #T14#
Pilkington has control of Ishida's left arm, preventing Ishida from doing any damage.
Pilkington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ishida controls the pace.
Ishida postures up.
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilkington working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishida wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nutz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nutz tries for a takedown but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nutz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Rossi (0) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz working away.
Nutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Rossi's legs.
De Rossi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nutz is trying to get an arm triangle but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nutz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Rossi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nutz's guard! Nice work there by De Rossi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz looking to control.
De Rossi is stalling in the full guard.
De Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rossi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz trying to hold on to De Rossi's head to control him but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position. #T3#
Nutz wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nutz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nutz is looking to control De Rossi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
De Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Rossi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking to cinch up a triangle. De Rossi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nutz's body to avoid the submission. Nutz has instead reached around De Rossi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nutz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justa Nutz!
Justa Nutz very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khamzat Sonnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim avoids it really well and circles away.
And Ibrahim tries to counter it with a takedown but Sonnen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ibrahim showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sonnen (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Sonnen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sonnen is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Sonnen is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonnen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Ibrahim prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Sonnen moves into full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonnen has his hands on Ibrahim's head, controlling the position.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sonnen (0) vs (5) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sonnen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Ibrahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sonnen manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ibrahim seems content to control.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Sonnen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sonnen (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ibrahim wants to control for a moment but Sonnen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sonnen (0) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Ibrahim 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.
Sonnen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.
Sonnen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Sonnen to control.
Ibrahim fails to advance to Sonnen's back.
Sonnen is working to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sonnen (0) vs (14) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sonnen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sonnen is holding onto Ibrahim's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T6#
Sonnen wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is cranking Sonnen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sonnen! He's tightened the choke and Sonnen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Ahmad Ibrahim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 4 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cahute was covering up waiting for the punch and Lake finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Cahute
Lake trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Lake advances to half guard.
Lake prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB#
Lake is working for a submission of some sort.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cahute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Cahute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cahute keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Cahute is not content to let Lake control the position.
Cahute is trying is best to control the position here.
Cahute tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Lake controlling the action here.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cahute preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2##SUB#
Lake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lake.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lake is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cahute actively working from the bottom here.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lake is looking to stall here but Cahute recovers full guard.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute 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: Lake (2) vs (2) Cahute
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Lake wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Lake defending well.
Lake is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lake avoid being mounted?
Lake is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Lake is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute stalling.
Lake manages to get to full guard.
Cahute slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cahute trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom. #T5#
Lake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cahute controlling from the top position.
Lake looking to control.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into half guard.
Cahute keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Lake wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute not doing much here.
Lake is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Lake tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.#T7#
Cahute keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Cahute has control of the leg.
Cahute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura here.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Lake is having none of it. #T8#
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Cahute is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Cahute is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Cahute content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cahute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cahute's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (6) vs (2) Cahute#T9#
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Lake keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Lake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lake working for the choke.
Cahute is keeping busy.
Lake doesn't have the hooks in and Cahute manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute postures up.
Lake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Cahute controlling Lake's posture. #T10#
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute has control of Lake's left arm, preventing Lake from doing any damage.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute 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.
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (6) Cahute
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Lake keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Cahute's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cahute preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cahute has gone for a leg lock! Lake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (10) vs (6) Cahute
Cahute keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass. #T13#
Cahute has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Cahute throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard. #T14#
Cahute 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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lake content to stall in guard here.
Cahute is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnes uses from the top position.
Torres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Torres in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Torres
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Barnes looking for subs off his back but Torres has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
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 (2) vs (2) Torres
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Torres is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Barnes trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a kimura here. Torres looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddy Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi drives through and clinches with Kyng against the cage.
Kyng wants to take the fight to the mat but Schaubi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Schaubi is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #T2#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Kyng is controlling Schaubi's posture.
Schaubi 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. #T4#
Kyng is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi content to stall in guard here.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Kyng trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Schaubi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Kyng is adopting a defensive guard.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Kyng 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.#T7#
Kyng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schaubi won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng controlling the position.
More stalling from Kyng.
Kyng 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.#T8#
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schaubi'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.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Kyng managing to control the position. #T10#
Kyng wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Kyng controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng is looking to sweep but instead, Schaubi has passed into half guard.
Kyng trying to control but Schaubi postures up.
#T11#
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the position for now.
Schaubi is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Schaubi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.
Kyng has control of Schaubi's left arm, preventing Schaubi from doing any damage.
Kyng trying to control the position.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng is pulling down on Schaubi's head to control his posture.
Kyng is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Schaubi postures up.
#T14#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaubi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bandini clinches up with Solo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Solo pulls guard effortlessly.
Bandini pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (4) vs (0) Bandini
Solo avoiding Bandini 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Solo working for a choke but Bandini is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Solo looking to break Bandini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bandini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Solo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bandini can't escape the position.
#T1#
Bandini trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip. #SUB#
Solo looking for the choke but no joy.
Solo keeps control of the position as Bandini tries to break free.
#SUB#
Solo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Solo is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandini is controlling his hands well.
Solo keeps control of the position as Bandini tries to break free.
Solo wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.#SUB#
Solo has his arm under Bandini's chin here. Game over son! Solo squeezes tightly and Bandini is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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