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SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rory Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Trismegistus has managed to clinch.
Gallagher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trismegistus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trismegistus goes for a takedown attempt but Gallagher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Trismegistus circles away.
Trismegistus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallagher defends it well.#CL2#
Trismegistus closes the distance and clinches.
Gallagher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trismegistus walks away with a smile on his face. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Trismegistus closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Trismegistus tightens his grip and picks Gallagher up, before dumping him to the ground. Gallagher manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (0) vs (2) Trismegistus
Trismegistus pushes down on Gallagher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trismegistus is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Gallagher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Trismegistus seems content to control.#T2##SUB#
Gallagher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Trismegistus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Trismegistus 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.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Trismegistus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yet more stalling tactics from Trismegistus.
Trismegistus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Gallagher is in trouble now - Trismegistus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (0) vs (5) Trismegistus
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Trismegistus wants to take Gallagher's back here but Gallagher is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T5#
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
More stalling from Trismegistus.#T6#
It looks like Trismegistus 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.#T7#
Trismegistus is continuing to stall.#T8##T9#
Trismegistus with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Trismegistus prevents Gallagher from getting the reversal.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Trismegistus is looking to work his way around to Gallagher's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
Gallagher is desperately trying to improve his position but Trismegistus has a good base and remains in mount.
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount. #T11##T12#
The adventures of Trismegistus the control monster continue. Boring.
Gallagher has given up his back. Will we see Trismegistus going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gallagher (0) vs (8) Trismegistus
Gallagher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trismegistus.
#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Yojizo Trismegistus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JayJay Leary!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Leary gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (0) vs (4) Leary
Navarro is looking to reverse the position.
Navarro struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Leary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navarro, who protects the arm well.
Navarro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (4) Leary
Leary slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Navarro passes Leary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leary is not content to let Navarro control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leary is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leary is not content to let Navarro control the position.#SUB2#
Leary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but Leary is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Leary looking for submissions off his back.
Leary trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Navarro seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro is controlling the pace.
Leary wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro controlling the action here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leary sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Leary is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Navarro uses his free foot to push down on Leary's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leary. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (4) Leary
Navarro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leary is desperately trying to improve his position but Navarro has a good base and remains in mount.
Leary is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Navarro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leary has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leary can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leary is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Navarro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Leary is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Navarro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leary is surviving well by controlling Navarro's body position as best he can.
Navarro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leary is looking to escape.
Navarro is really struggling to control Leary but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Leary tries to reverse the position but Navarro maintains control.#SUB#
Navarro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leary manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Leary's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leary has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leary tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Leary is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leary keeps working. #SUB#
Navarro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Navarro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leary has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Navarro stalls from top position.
Navarro trying to control the action but Leary is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Navarro is trying to get an arm triangle but Leary is defending well.
Navarro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leary! Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (7) vs (4) Leary
Leary is trying to escape the mount.
Navarro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leary tries to reverse the position but Navarro maintains control.
Navarro tries to control but Leary wriggling away. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leary tries to hold on but Navarro postures up.
Navarro controlling his opponent.
Leary working to try and regain half guard.
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leary is looking to get to half guard.
Navarro tries to control but Leary wriggling away.
Leary is looking to get to half guard.
Leary looks winded!#T8#
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Navarro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leary has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leary bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (7) vs (6) Leary
Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Navarro has his foot on Leary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leary works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leary is one step ahead there.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T9##SUB#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Leary pushes his legs off easily.
Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Leary advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Navarro is staying active underneath Leary, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leary is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Navarro reverses the position - he's now on top in Leary's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (6) Leary
Leary trying to control the position.
Navarro stays in close to Leary's body and controls the position.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Leary keeps moving.
Navarro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Navarro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leary is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Navarro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Navarro trying to control but Leary is working from the bottom.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leary looking to control.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Navarro passes into half guard.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leary keeps working. #SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leary has managed to free his arm - good work.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leary does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Navarro is thwarting Leary's attempts to control the position.
Leary won't allow Navarro to pass to mount.
Navarro is trying to control. Leary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leary.
Leary keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #T12#
Leary lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (8) Leary
Leary trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leary wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Leary is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leary slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Navarro wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro looking to control.
Leary trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Navarro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leary has Navarro in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (11) vs (8) Leary
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Leary is retaining full guard.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Leary is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Leary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Navarro 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.
Leary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (11) vs (10) Leary#SUB#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leary is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Leary drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Navarro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (13) vs (10) Leary
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Navarro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Leary keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Edu Navarro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blue quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Santos wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Blue has his hands on Santos's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Santos stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Blue
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Santos looking to control but instead Blue has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blue is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Santos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Santos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Blue is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Santos! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Globe tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Globe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Globe showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Globe
Still in half guard, Globe seems content to control.
Globe is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Globe keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is concentrating on defense, preventing Globe from advancing position.
Globe is taking a breather. Harris 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.
Globe trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it. #T1#
Globe not doing much here.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Globe is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe stalling.
Globe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Globe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Globe is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Globe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris wants to improve his position but Globe is controlling well.
Globe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (0) vs (5) Globe
Globe controlling his opponent.
Globe wants to take Harris's back but he can't do it this time.
Globe controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris tries to hold on but Globe pushes him away. #T3#
Globe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Globe moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Harris (0) vs (8) Globe
Harris tries to escape the position.
Globe controls the action.
Harris trying to control the position but Globe manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Globe controlling from the back.
It looks like Globe 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.#T5#
Globe is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Globe controlling the positon.#T6#
Harris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Globe controlling from the back.
Globe is continuing to stall.#T7#
Globe is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape.
Globe controlling the position well here. Harris rolled but Globe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The adventures of Globe the control monster continue. Boring.#T8##T9#
Globe avoiding Harris 's attempts to control his hands.
Globe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Globe is not going to allow Harris to sit and survive in this position.
Globe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Harris's body.
#T10#
Harris wants to escape the position.
Globe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Harris doesn't escape. #T11#
Harris trying to control the hands but Globe breaks the grip.
Good control from Globe.#T12#
Harris trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Globe.#T13#
Harris is really stuck here.
Globe controlling the position well here. Harris rolled but Globe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Harris trying to control but not successfully.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Globe keeps control of the position easily here as Harris tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Let's hope that Globe 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Globe wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Rufus Globe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 1 losses; Mimo Mosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mosa lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mosa (2) vs (0) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is trying to keep Mosa in close.
Mosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sixty Five working a defensive guard here.
Mosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mosa preventing the sweep.
Mosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosa looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (5) vs (0) Sixty Five#SUB#
Mosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sixty Five, who protects the arm well.
Mosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working. #T2#
Mosa working away.
Mosa takes a little break here. Sixty Five wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sixty Five is trying to control Mosa's posture but Mosa avoids it.
Mosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working.
Sixty Five being controlled for a moment.
Sixty Five struggling a bit here.#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Sixty Five is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosa is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five prevents Mosa from moving into mount. #T4#
Sixty Five struggling a bit here.
Mosa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sixty Five's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mosa'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.
Mosa trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Sixty Five is trying to control Mosa's posture but Mosa avoids it. #SUB#
Mosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sixty Five has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixty Five sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixty Five is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five gets full guard.#T6#
Sixty Five lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mosa (5) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Mosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixty Five defends well.
Sixty Five's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixty Five passes Mosa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Mosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixty Five pulls his head out easily.
Mosa is trying to control but can't.
Sixty Five is looking to stall here but Mosa recovers full guard.
Sixty Five trying to control but Mosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Sixty Five trying to control but Mosa is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mosa looking to control.
Mosa has control of Sixty Five's left arm, preventing Sixty Five from doing any damage.
Sixty Five sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mosa's guard. #T9#
Mosa is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixty Five sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mosa wants to improve his position but Sixty Five is controlling well.
Mosa is working hard here to advance position.
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Mosa won't allow it.
Sixty Five passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (5) vs (5) Sixty Five
Sixty Five fails to move to back control. #T10#
Mosa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sixty Five has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mosa (5) vs (8) Sixty Five
Mosa trying to control the position but Sixty Five manages to sink in the hooks.
Mosa is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sixty Five's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Mosa right now.
Sixty Five slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mosa can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sixty Five's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Mosa rolls, trying to escape but Sixty Five keeps control of the position.
Sixty Five really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mosa.
Mosa trying to control the action but Sixty Five just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Sixty Five is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five keeps control of the position as Mosa tries to break free.
Sixty Five just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sixty Five is looking to control Mosa but Mosa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sixty Five just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sixty Five trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T13#
Mosa tries to escape but Sixty Five has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mosa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sixty Five.
Sixty Five controls the action.
Sixty Five is not going to allow Mosa to sit and survive in this position.
Mosa staying busy and making it hard for Sixty Five to control. #T14#
Sixty Five is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Mosa right now.
Sixty Five not allowing Mosa to control his hands.
Sixty Five tries to keep control of the position but Mosa is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five wins on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Android Sixty Five thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 4 wins and 12 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jagonoy gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hageman gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy working a defensive guard here.
Hageman 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.
Jagonoy looking to control.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Jagonoy.
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hageman controls the pace.
Jagonoy 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.#T1##SUB2#
Jagonoy has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.
Hageman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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. #SUB#
Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Jagonoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Jagonoy#SUB2#
Jagonoy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hageman dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Jagonoy
Hageman stays in close to Jagonoy's body and controls the position. #T2#
Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hageman defends well.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Jagonoy
Hageman keeping full guard, as Jagonoy tries to pass.
Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (4) Jagonoy
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagonoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagonoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagonoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (6) vs (8) Jagonoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy works to advance to full mount. Hageman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (6) vs (10) Jagonoy#SUB2#
Jagonoy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (10) Jagonoy#SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hageman defends well.
Jagonoy looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagonoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagonoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagonoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (8) vs (14) Jagonoy#SUB2#
Jagonoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jagonoy but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (12) vs (14) Jagonoy#SUB#
Hageman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jagonoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hageman working away.#SUB#
Hageman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jagonoy regains half guard.#T5#
Jagonoy trying to control but Hageman postures up.
#SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back.
Hageman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagonoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but Jagonoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage. #T6#
Hageman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Hageman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jagonoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Hageman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Jagonoy defends the submission attempt.
Jagonoy wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hageman trying to control the action but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #T7#
Jagonoy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Jagonoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hageman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman is looking to advance position but Jagonoy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (12) vs (18) Jagonoy
Jagonoy looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Hageman is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Jagonoy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hageman has worked his arm free - good work by Hageman!
#SUB2#
Jagonoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jagonoy but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (16) vs (18) Jagonoy#SUB#
Jagonoy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hageman has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jagonoy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jagonoy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hageman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Diego Hageman!
In defeat, Thammy Jagonoy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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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 10 wins and 5 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Juncker manages to circle out of the way.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Vovchanchyn rushes Juncker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Juncker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#CL#
Juncker tries to keep at a distance but Vovchanchyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Juncker manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juncker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn 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.#T1#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Juncker is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Juncker to the mat but Juncker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn has Juncker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juncker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juncker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has Juncker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juncker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juncker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
#TD2#
Juncker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vovchanchyn regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker stays in close to Vovchanchyn's body and controls the position.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. #T2#
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
Juncker stays in close to Vovchanchyn's body and controls the position.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Vovchanchyn pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Juncker#T5#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the top position.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Vovchanchyn tries to pass.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Vovchanchyn tries to pass. #T7#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker controlling Vovchanchyn's posture.
Vovchanchyn wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker has control of Vovchanchyn's left arm, preventing Vovchanchyn from doing any damage.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T8#
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker looking to control.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vovchanchyn controls the pace.
Vovchanchyn'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.#T9##SUB2#
Juncker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Juncker is tightening it up a little... Vovchanchyn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vovchanchyn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vovchanchyn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Juncker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gaston Juncker!
Gaston Juncker 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lynar moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lynar jumps guard and drags Solo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo won't allow Lynar to sweep him here.
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar working a defensive guard here.
Lynar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Solo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (3) Solo
Solo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynar (0) vs (5) Solo
Solo controlling the pace for now.
Lynar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (0) vs (8) Solo#T2##SUB2#
Solo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lynar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lynar for a finish.
Lynar tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solo wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Solo working for a choke but Lynar is defending well.
Solo avoiding Lynar 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB2#
Solo looking to break Lynar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lynar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Solo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Solo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Solo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Solo is cranking Lynar's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lynar! He's tightened the choke and Lynar is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
An out of breath Hand Solo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Kersikov shoots in.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nykolai Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kersikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barnes pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Barnes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Barnes avoiding Kersikov 's attempts to control his hands.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Kersikov fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T6#
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T8#
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T9#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kersikov is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T10#
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Well, if Barnes 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.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov 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.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes wins on points by 5 to 4.
Trevor Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bandini clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bandini jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini trying to control the position here.
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bandini trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#T2#
Bandini 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.
Bandini is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Chai 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.
#SUB2#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working. #T3#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandini is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bandini is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (3) Chai
Bandini struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandini is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Bandini wants to control but Chai postures up.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Chai 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.#T6#
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai tries to take Bandini's back but instead Bandini uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chai wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it. #T7#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Bandini has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (0) vs (11) Chai
Chai has good solid back control here. #T8#
Chai not allowing Bandini to control his hands.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Chai working for a choke but Bandini is defending well.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9##SUB2#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bandini can't escape the position.
#T10#
Chai controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Bandini is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
What can Bandini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bandini trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
Bandini rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai has the hooks in. Bandini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12##SUB2#
Chai is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bandini with him. Bandini is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Bandini grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardinho Chai!
Our winner, Leonardinho Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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