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SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stewart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sticks swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Sticks darts in and clinches Stewart up against the cage.
Stewart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stewart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sticks smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sticks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sticks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
Sticks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sticks can't keep his opponent in guard - Stewart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Stewart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Stewart seems to be looking for submissions.
Stewart is stalling here. Sticks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sticks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stewart (0) vs (4) Sticks
Stewart is trying to escape the position but Sticks is controlling the position. #T2#
Stewart tries to bench press Sticks off him but Sticks keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stewart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sticks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Sticks stalls from top position.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Stewart is trying to escape the position but Sticks is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Sticks 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 Stewart's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Sticks working away.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
Sticks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stewart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks prevents Stewart from improving his position.#T4#
Sticks wants to pass the guard but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart trying to control here.
Sticks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Stewart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to control the pace.
Stewart wants to control but Sticks passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (7) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stewart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stewart tries to bench press Sticks off him but Sticks keeps the position. #T6#
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Sticks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stewart's legs.
Stewart is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stewart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stewart tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sticks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Stewart is trying to control Sticks's posture but Sticks avoids it.
Stewart regains half guard.#T8#
Sticks wants to pass the guard but Stewart is defending well. #SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sticks in particular looking to stall.
Sticks works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (10) Sticks
Stewart struggling a bit here.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sticks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Sticks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Sticks 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.
Sticks wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Sticks advances to half guard.
Sticks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stewart is in trouble now - Sticks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (13) Sticks
Stewart is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Sticks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks controlling from the full mount.
Sticks prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.
Stewart wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stewart is looking to control Sticks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stewart avoid being mounted?
Sticks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sticks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Sticks controlling the pace.
Stewart is positioning himself well to prevent Sticks advancing to mount. #SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stewart tries to roll over but Sticks keeps him under control.#T13#
Sticks is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sticks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart trying to control but Sticks postures up.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sticks in particular looking to stall.
Sticks uses his free foot to push down on Stewart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stewart. Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (16) Sticks
Stewart wants to hold on but Sticks pushes him away.
Sticks looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stewart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart 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: Stewart (2) vs (16) Sticks
And that's the end of the fight!
Sticks wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Fiddle Sticks 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Globe as Jargon shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jargon or perhaps it was just good defense by Globe, which made it look bad. #TD#
Globe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (0) Jargon
Globe not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon is controlling Globe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Globe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Globe'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.
Jargon is trying is best to control the position here.
Jargon trying to control from the bottom.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Globe has control of the leg.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Jargon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Globe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Globe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily.
Jargon managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Jargon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Jargon is looking for a triangle but Globe pushes his legs off easily.
Globe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jargon is trying to keep Globe in close.
Globe is fighting to break Jargon's control of his arms but Jargon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Globe content to stall in guard here.
Jargon is pulling down on Globe's head to control his posture.
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jargon is looking to sweep but instead, Globe has passed into half guard.
Globe content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Further stalling from Globe.
Jargon wants to get back to full guard.
Globe stalling.
Jargon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Globe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jargon has Globe pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jargon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (2) Jargon#T5#
Jargon wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving.
Jargon stands and throws Globe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (2) vs (5) Jargon
Globe can't do much from the bottom here.
Globe tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Globe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Globe tries to improve position but can't.
Globe seems a little lost for a moment, as Jargon dominates the positioning.
Globe is not content to let Jargon control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon taking a breather here.
Jargon is looking to take a break and control but Globe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Jargon staying calm.#SUB2#
Jargon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Globe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jargon but great work by Globe. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Globe (6) vs (5) Jargon
Jargon is looking to regain half guard here but Globe keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Jargon can't do much from the bottom here.
Globe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jargon seems a little lost for a moment, as Globe dominates the positioning.#T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jargon keeps working. #T8#
Jargon trying to remain calm as Globe controls from the top position.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard.
Globe controlling the position.
Jargon is looking to regain half guard here but Globe keeps moving and retains side control.
Globe trying to control the action but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Globe working away.
Globe in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Jargon has one of Globe's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Jargon is looking to regain half guard here but Globe keeps moving and retains side control.
Globe controls the position from side control.#T10#
Jargon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Globe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jargon won't allow Globe to pass to mount.
Globe slows the pace down in half guard.
Globe prevents Jargon from improving his position.
Jargon controlling the position for now.
Jargon is looking to control Globe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jargon avoid being mounted?#T11#
Jargon is trying to get back to full guard.
Globe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Globe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jargon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Globe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jargon managing to control the position. #T12#
Globe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jargon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jargon is trying to keep Globe in close.
Jargon trying to control the position here.
Globe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Globe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Jargon is controlling Globe's posture.
Globe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jargon trying to control the position.
Globe slips nicely into half guard.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Globe has control of the leg.
Jargon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Globe has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (9) vs (5) Jargon#T14#
Globe controlling from mount.
Globe avoids the attempt from Jargon to control.
Globe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Globe takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
Rufus Globe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huntington leaves Grandall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huntington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grandall really is a fat lump.#TD#
Grandall shoots in and gets a takedown into Huntington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Huntington is keeping the position.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington can't keep his opponent in guard - Grandall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huntington is doing well to control the position and prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Huntington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntington sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grandall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Huntington tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall! |
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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 6 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Castro
Castro trying to control from Dresner's half guard. Dresner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Castro forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro stalling.
Dresner's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Castro is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (4) vs (2) Castro
Will Dresner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Castro tries to escape but Dresner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dresner tightening his grip on Castro, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish. #T2#
Castro tries to roll but Dresner sticks to his back.
Castro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish. #SUB#
Dresner is working for a rear naked choke. Castro is not defending it well and Dresner has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Castro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Castro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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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 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Biden looking to score a takedown here. Gascon is defending well but Biden drives through and ends up in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Biden
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Biden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Gascon 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: Gascon (2) vs (2) Biden
Biden wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy.
Biden tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (2) vs (6) Biden
Good control from Biden.
Biden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gascon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biden avoiding Gascon 's attempts to control his hands.
Gascon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Biden has the hooks in. Gascon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascon's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Biden has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gascon's body.
Let's hope that Biden 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.#SUB2#
Biden looking for the RNC.
Gascon can't escape the position.
Gascon trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon prevents Biden from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Gascon trying to control the hands but Biden breaks the grip.
Biden is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Biden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Biden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (6) Biden
Gascon trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Biden trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Biden can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Biden is trying to control but can't.
Gascon trying to control the action but Biden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Gascon uses his free foot to push down on Biden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Biden. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (7) vs (6) Biden
Biden is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Biden is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Gascon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine from mount but Biden is having none of it.
Biden wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Gascon prevents Biden from getting the reversal.
Gascon looking to control but Biden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biden tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Biden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Biden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Biden is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard.
Gascon is thwarting Biden's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gascon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biden sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gascon seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon trying to control from Biden's half guard. Biden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Biden working a defensive guard here.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Biden is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving. #SUB#
Gascon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (7) vs (8) Biden
Gascon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Biden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascon looking to control.
Biden wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Biden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Biden tries to pass.
Biden keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Biden drops back looking for a leg! Gascon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gascon manages to kick Biden off! Biden jumps back into Gascon's guard. #T8##SUB#
Gascon has his foot on Biden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biden works his way back into a safe position though.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Biden trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Biden defends easily.
Biden slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon is breathing heavily.#T9##SUB2#
Biden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascon is doing well to control the position and prevent Biden from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Biden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascon trying to get back to full guard but Biden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (7) vs (11) Biden
Biden is looking to work his way around to Gascon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Biden wants to finish this one by submission but Gascon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Biden.
Gascon working to try and regain half guard.
Gascon wants to hold on but Biden pushes him away.
Biden controlling his opponent.
Gascon is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Biden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon gets back to half guard.
Biden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Biden wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Biden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (9) vs (11) Biden
Gascon slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon is pressing down on Biden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Biden is holding on for now.
Biden trying to hold on to Gascon's head to control him but Gascon postures up.
#T13#
Biden is looking to improve his position.
Gascon content to control rather than advance.
Gascon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (12) vs (11) Biden#SUB#
Gascon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biden, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gascon is trying to get an arm triangle but Biden is defending well. #T14#
Biden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Biden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Biden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biden trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (15) vs (11) Biden
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon takes the fight on points by 15 to 11. |
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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 5 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (0) vs (2) Ryan
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Dramos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dramos moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan 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.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
Dramos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Ryan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ryan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dramos has locked up a guillotine! Dramos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ryan is holding on here and Dramos must be using up a lot of energy. Ryan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dramos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juliano Dramos!
A victorious Juliano Dramos 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Laulhere tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well. #T1#
Laulhere struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi laying and praying for a moment but Laulhere takes advantage and regains half guard.
Laulhere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere is trying is best to control the position here.
Laulhere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Laulhere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling Laulhere's posture. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
#SUB2#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is pushing down on Gerbandi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerbandi is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Gerbandi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#T5#
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #T6#
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Gerbandi is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (9) Gerbandi
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9##SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi slows the pace down.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.#T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laulhere holding on.
Laulhere is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it. #T12#
Gerbandi wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Well,Laulhere is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Laulhere manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laulhere sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Laulhere gets full guard.
Gerbandi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (12) Gerbandi
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.
Gerbandi wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi stalling.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 12 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Torres gets a clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Banner tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner passes into half guard.
Banner trying to advance position but Torres counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Torres pulls Banner in to control the position.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Banner
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres controlling from the top position. #T3#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Banner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.#T4#
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner's guard.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Torres continues to stall.
Banner looking to control.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner is trying to keep Torres in close.
#T7#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T8#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Torres wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner gets full guard.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Banner is trying to keep Torres in close.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (4) Banner#T10#
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Torres 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.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T13#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (2) vs (9) Banner
Banner wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Vovchanchyn rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Maximus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter with a clinch but Maximus pushes him away.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
#T1#
Maximus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
#T2#
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximus has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Maximus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vovchanchyn regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus won't allow Vovchanchyn to sweep him here.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus passes Vovchanchyn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
Vovchanchyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (8) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vovchanchyn staying busy and making it hard for Maximus to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Vovchanchyn tries to break free.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vovchanchyn for as long as he can get away with.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
Vovchanchyn staying busy and making it hard for Maximus to control.
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Vovchanchyn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control.
Vovchanchyn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Vovchanchyn right now.
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Vovchanchyn tries to buck him off.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Vovchanchyn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Maximus looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Maximus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vovchanchyn is defending well though. Maximus let's go of the attempt for now.
Vovchanchyn rolls, trying to escape but Maximus keeps control of the position.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the hands but Maximus won't let him.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Vovchanchyn is staying busy.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9#
Vovchanchyn wants to escape the position.
Vovchanchyn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vovchanchyn doesn't escape.
Maximus not allowing Vovchanchyn to control his hands.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Vovchanchyn rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Maximus gets his hands free as Vovchanchyn looks to control.
What can Vovchanchyn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
#T11#
Maximus is trying to stick to Vovchanchyn's back but Vovchanchyn is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vovchanchyn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Vovchanchyn drops back looking for a leg! Maximus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maximus manages to kick Vovchanchyn off! Vovchanchyn jumps back into Maximus's guard.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vovchanchyn controls the pace.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully. #T13#
Maximus seems keen to control Vovchanchyn's posture.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Maximus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't defend quickly enough and Maximus has managed to lock this one up! Can Vovchanchyn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maximus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Maximus!
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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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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 11 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 5 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bandini clinches. #TD#
Bandini has Gambini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bandini pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gambini tumbling to the mat - Bandini dives into Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandini preventing the sweep.
Bandini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Gambini 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.
Gambini slips nicely into half guard.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gambini is aware though and is defending well.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Bandini trying to control the position.
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (5) Gambini
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandini is being controlled here.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini sneaks back into half guard.
Gambini stalling. #T3#
Bandini won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
More stalling from Gambini.#T4#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandini wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Bandini wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini trying to control the pace.
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Bandini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bandini with the active half guard here but Gambini passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (8) Gambini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gambini controls the position.
Bandini is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini controlling from side mount.
Bandini tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini just content to control the position.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T7#
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.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Gambini controlling from side mount.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Bandini is letting Gambini control him for a moment.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Gambini working away.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Gambini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandini is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it. #T9#
Gambini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandini manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gambini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gambini defends well.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bandini has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gambini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bandini has tightened it up now! Gambini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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