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SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Slamister clinches with his opponent.
Melia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Melia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slamister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Melia tries to score a body lock takedown but Slamister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slamister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slamister wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Slamister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slamister is trying to drag Melia to the mat but Melia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slamister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slamister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Melia moves into the clinch.
Melia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slamister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slamister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Melia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slamister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD#
Slamister has clasped his hands together around Melia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slamister (4) vs (0) Melia
Melia tries to bench press Slamister off him but Slamister keeps the position.
Slamister 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 Melia's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face as Slamister controls the position.
Slamister could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slamister wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy. #T2#
Melia stops Slamister from passing to mount.
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Slamister politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slamister prefers to stall for the moment though.
Melia tries to bench press Slamister off him but Slamister keeps the position.
Melia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Slamister (6) vs (0) Melia
Melia is looking to improve his position but Slamister isn't that keen on the idea.
Slamister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slamister is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Slamister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slamister controlling from the full mount.
Melia tries to reverse the position but Slamister maintains control.
Slamister pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Melia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slamister controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Melia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slamister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slamister looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is looking to improve his position but Slamister isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Melia looks winded!#SUB#
Slamister working for a submission but Melia is keeping him at bay.
Slamister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is trying to escape the mount.
Slamister controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Melia is controlling an arm, preventing Slamister from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Slamister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slamister seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Melia is holding on tight.
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Slamister's attempts to control the action.
Slamister takes Melia's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Melia is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Slamister (9) vs (0) Melia
Slamister doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (9) vs (2) Melia#T7#
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamister is retaining full guard.
Slamister looking to control.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slamister is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (11) vs (2) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Slamister stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Slamister'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.
Melia trying to control the position.
Melia wants to sweep but no luck.
Slamister wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melia working for a triangle but Slamister defends it easily.
#T9#
Slamister content to stall in guard here.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Melia is positioning himself well to prevent Slamister advancing to mount.
Melia is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Slamister is really struggling to control Melia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Slamister trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia wants to sweep here but Slamister controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Slamister defends easily.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Slamister postures up.
Slamister slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Melia wants to sweep but no luck.
Slamister trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Slamister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slamister trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
Melia trying to control the position.
#T14#
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia trying to control the position.
Slamister wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamister is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Melia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Darkins shoots in and bounces Lefevre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lefevre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Darkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lefevre has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (2) vs (5) Lefevre
Darkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lefevre on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Darkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.#T1#
Lefevre wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefevre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working.
Darkins tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
Lefevre tries to move to mount but Darkins blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lefevre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darkins.#SUB#
Darkins working for submissions but it's allowed Lefevre to get to half guard.
Darkins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lefevre jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (2) vs (8) Lefevre#T3#
Darkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.
Darkins isn't going anywhere.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working.
Darkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Lefevre wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Darkins is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Darkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darkins moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (4) vs (8) Lefevre
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Darkins pushing down on Lefevre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Darkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Darkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura but Lefevre is defending well.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (7) vs (8) Lefevre
Lefevre stops Darkins from passing to mount.
Darkins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Darkins tries to advance to mount but Lefevre denies him. #T7#
Lefevre regains half guard.
Darkins is pressing down on Lefevre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Well, if Darkins 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.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Lefevre defending well.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (8) Lefevre
Darkins controlling his opponent.
Darkins wants to take Lefevre's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
Darkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lefevre wants to control but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins controlling his opponent.
Darkins works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (13) vs (8) Lefevre#SUB#
Darkins tightening his grip on Lefevre, looking for the choke.
Darkins is hanging on to Lefevre's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Darkins looking to break Lefevre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lefevre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Darkins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Darkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lefevre knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lefevre for a finish.
Lefevre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Darkins controlling from mount.
Lefevre is controlling an arm, preventing Darkins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lefevre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T10#
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Lefevre defends it. #SUB#
Darkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Darkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Darkins uses his free foot to push down on Lefevre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lefevre. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (16) vs (8) Lefevre
Lefevre is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Darkins content just to control the position here.
Lefevre is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre gets back to half guard.
Darkins is taking a breather. Lefevre 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.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Lefevre is defending the position. #T12#
Lefevre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darkins is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Darkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lefevre sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins is thwarting Lefevre's attempts to control the position.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darkins is controlling the pace.
Lefevre won't allow Darkins to pass to mount. #T13#
Lefevre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lefevre is looking to control Darkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lefevre avoid being mounted?
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Lefevre defends it.
Darkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Darkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Lefevre won't allow it.
Lefevre is trying to maintain the position but Darkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Darkins controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
A victorious Darrell Darkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ishida closes the distance and clinches.
Ishida is trying to pull guard but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Ishida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ishida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rafael Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuhiro Ishida.#TD#
Souza gets control of Ishida's arms and successfully pulls guard. Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ishida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza has his hands clasped together around Ishida's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Souza is defending well.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Ishida is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.
Souza is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ishida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Souza managing to control the position.
Souza is trying to keep Ishida in close.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ishida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ishida has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ishida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ishida won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Ishida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ishida wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #T4#
Souza looking to control.
Ishida trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza trying to control the position.
Ishida stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position.
Ishida stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Ishida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ishida stands and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (0) vs (3) Ishida#T5#
Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ishida off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (4) vs (3) Ishida
Souza tries to get the hooks in deep but Ishida pushed the leg off.
Ishida rolls, trying to escape but Souza keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Ishida trying to control but not successfully.
Ishida breaks Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (4) vs (5) Ishida#SUB#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishida defends well.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ishida has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (4) vs (8) Ishida
Souza is not content to let Ishida control the position.
Souza gets back to half guard.
Souza wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Souza tries to get to full guard but Ishida has control of the leg.
Ishida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ishida seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (8) vs (8) Ishida
Ishida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Souza.
#T8#
Souza not allowing Ishida to control his hands.
Souza trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Ishida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Souza is looking to control Ishida but Ishida is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ishida wants to control his opponent's hands but Souza gets his hands free.
Ishida tries to escape but Souza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ishida is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Souza.
#SUB#
Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9#
Ishida looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Souza working for a choke but Ishida is defending well. #SUB#
Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Souza is breathing heavily.#T10#
Ishida tries to break free.
Ishida trying to control the hands but Souza breaks the grip.
Ishida wants to escape the position.
Ishida staying busy and making it hard for Souza to control.
Ishida is trying to break free.
Ishida is still trying to improve position.
Souza avoiding Ishida 's attempts to control his hands.
Ishida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Souza.#T11##SUB#
Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ishida has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Souza looking to break Ishida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ishida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Souza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Souza tries to get the hooks in deep but Ishida pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Souza looking to break Ishida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ishida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Souza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ishida just trying to survive but Souza is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Souza tightening his grip on Ishida, looking for the choke.
Ishida tries to escape the position.
#T12##SUB#
Souza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Souza controlling well, preventing Ishida from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ishida has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ishida trying to control but not successfully.
Souza looking to hold on to the position here but Ishida rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Ishida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (11) vs (8) Ishida
You can see the frustration on Ishida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ishida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Souza wants to control but Ishida is keeping him busy.
Ishida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ishida is pulling down on Souza's head to control his posture.
Ishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ishida trying to control the position.
Souza 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishida trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Rafael Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Schlepper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dramos napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dramos (0) vs (4) Schlepper
Dramos tries to buck Schlepper off but Schlepper is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dramos is looking to control Schlepper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dramos avoid being mounted?
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schlepper is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dramos reverses the position - he's now on top in Schlepper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (4) Schlepper#SUB2#
Schlepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Schlepper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schlepper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schlepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dramos is aware though and is defending well.
Schlepper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dramos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dramos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Dramos slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schlepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dramos passes into side control, despite Schlepper's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (5) vs (4) Schlepper
Dramos trying to control the position but Schlepper is working away.
Schlepper tries to improve position but can't.
Schlepper regains half guard.
Schlepper trying to control here.
Schlepper moves into full guard.
Schlepper wants to sweep but no luck.
Dramos trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dramos slips nicely into half guard.
Dramos wants to pass to mount but Schlepper is defending the position.
Schlepper is looking for a sweep. Dramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dramos wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dramos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (8) vs (4) Schlepper
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dramos working for a submission but Schlepper is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Schlepper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dramos controlling his opponent.
Schlepper wants to hold on but Dramos pushes him away.
Schlepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Dramos has a good base and remains in mount.
Schlepper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlepper tries to reverse the position but Dramos maintains control.
Schlepper stops Dramos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Dramos is working for a guillotine from mount but Schlepper frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Schlepper tries to improve his position but Dramos has taken his back! Dramos has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Schlepper tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dramos pushes Schlepper away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juliano Dramos!
Our winner, Juliano Dramos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tudor stuffs the takedown attempt from Mack. Mack gets slowly back to his feet.
Tudor stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trace Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Tudor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mack (0) vs (4) Tudor
Tudor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (0) vs (6) Tudor
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Tudor's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudor fails to advance to Mack's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudor keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tudor uses his free foot to push down on Mack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mack. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (9) Tudor
Tudor wants to control the pace but Mack is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Tudor throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mack has his hands clasped together but Tudor breaks the hold and Mack is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tudor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Tudor!
After winning the bout, Henry Tudor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 6 wins and 12 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plant avoids it really well and circles away.
Plant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into Plant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) White
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #T1#
White stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) White#SUB2#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Plant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plant works his way to full guard. Good work.
White is stalling in the full guard.
Plant pulls White in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is adopting a defensive guard.
Plant looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (5) White
White looking to control.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Plant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Plant has White in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (7) White#T3#
Plant keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB2#
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Plant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (7) White
Plant wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #T4#
Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (7) White
Plant wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Plant moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (9) vs (7) White
Plant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
White is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Plant is trying to take his opponent's back.
Plant trying to control but White is having none of it.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Plant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, White has worked his arm free - good work by White!
Plant 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 White's shoulder. That is not cool.
White wants to control but Plant postures up.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Plant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
White is looking for a sweep.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is looking for a sweep.
White trying to control but Plant flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Plant (12) vs (7) White
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White is keeping busy.
#T7#
Plant avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Plant looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. White is controlling Plant 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (12) vs (9) White
White pushing down on Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White. #T8#
White wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position. #SUB2#
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Plant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plant wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but White has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (12) vs (12) White
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
White is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant wants to control but White postures up.#SUB2#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well. #T10#
White trying to control the position but Plant is working away.
A control attempt from Plant but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (12) vs (14) White
White wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plant wants to control but White is having none of it.
Plant is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
White goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plant turns into him and now he's in White's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (14) vs (14) White
Plant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Plant'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.#SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (14) vs (16) White
Plant seems keen to control White's posture.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plant's guard. #SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
#SUB#
Plant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Plant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
White is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Plant wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (14) vs (19) White
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
Plant tries to control the position but White now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (14) vs (22) White#SUB2#
White has his arm under Plant's chin here. Game over son! White squeezes tightly and Plant is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray White!
A very excited looking Ray White rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yasalmibaal lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton wants to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Peyton tries to buck Yasalmibaal off but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Peyton being controlled for a moment.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is keeping the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peyton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling the position.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Peyton tries to pass. #T3#
Peyton is still trying to improve position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal 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.
Yasalmibaal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yasalmibaal is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peyton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Peyton looking to control.
Peyton looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yasalmibaal prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal working for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peyton gets back to half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Peyton is trying to hold Yasalmibaal in close to prevent damage but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
#T7#
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peyton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal stalling.
Peyton is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (4) Peyton#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Peyton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (7) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peyton's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (7) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Peyton gets back to full guard.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (9) Peyton
Yasalmibaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Yasalmibaal, not yet.
Yasalmibaal controlling Peyton's posture.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (12) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton has hold of Yasalmibaal's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yasalmibaal tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Peyton cranks the arm and Yasalmibaal screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yasalmibaal, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricky Peyton! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gaul 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: Spanks (0) vs (4) Gaul
Spanks wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Spanks trying to remain calm as Gaul controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Gaul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaul wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Spanks manages to get back to half guard.
Spanks tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Spanks trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#T1#
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spanks is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaul from advancing position.
Gaul is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanks tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Spanks wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Gaul trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
Spanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gaul won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
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: Spanks (2) vs (4) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaul defends it well.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Spanks has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (5) vs (4) Gaul#T4#
Gaul tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spanks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (7) vs (4) Gaul
Spanks is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gaul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Spanks seems to be working for a kimura but Gaul defends the submission attempt.
Gaul trying to control but Spanks postures up.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spanks.
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.#T5#
Gaul looking to control.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Spanks pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spanks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spanks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Spanks postures up.
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Spanks is posturing up here but Gaul has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spanks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spanks has to tap! Slick submission there by Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Our winner, Lamban Gaul, 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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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 7 wins and 5 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Torres clinches up against the cage.
Kyng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Kyng.
Kyng tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Torres decides to pull guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Torres has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Torres'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 stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position. #T2#
Torres pulls Kyng in close to his closed guard and prevents Kyng from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (0) vs (3) Kyng
Torres tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng 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 Torres's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
What's Torres going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Torres tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position. #T5#
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres is looking for a sweep.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyng slows the pace down.
More stalling from Kyng.
Kyng trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Kyng takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Torres wants to control but Kyng postures up.#T7#
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Kyng wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Kyng controls the position.
Torres tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Kyng taking a breather here. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.#T10#
Torres has one of Kyng's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Torres is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng controlling the position.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Torres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Torres is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Kyng trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Kyng controls the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Torres is right now.
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Torres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyng trying to control the position but Torres is working away. #T13#
Kyng staying calm.
Kyng in the domination position with Torres hanging on.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Kyng trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tanner Kyng thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 6 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimura's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Kimura
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura 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.
Kimura trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount. #SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura controlling the position for now.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Chai is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai controlling the action here.#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura trying to control here.
#T6##SUB#
Chai trying to work for an americana but Kimura has managed to regain full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Kimura
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Chai wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T10#
Kimura stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai working away.
Chai trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura holds on to Chai's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
#T12#
Chai trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai postures up.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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