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SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lester Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.#TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Sanchez
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Green has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green 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.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#T2#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Green's guard.
Green has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green controlling the pace.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #T4#
Green is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green 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.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Green wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green 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.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Green is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Green has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Green wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T7#
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez is not content to let Green control the position.
Green happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez is not content to let Green control the position. #T8#
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Green wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Sanchez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Green's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Green advancing to mount.
Green trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez wants to control but Green passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Green (8) vs (2) Sanchez
Green just content to control the position.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.#T12#
Sanchez prevents Green from moving into mount.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face as Green controls the position. #T13#
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working. #SUB#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Green tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Lester Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Darkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Melia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Darkins (4) vs (0) Melia#SUB#
Darkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Melia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darkins but great work by Melia. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (4) vs (4) Melia
Darkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia 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.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working. #SUB2#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins tries to buck Melia off but Melia is having none of it.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Darkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melia's best efforts.
Melia 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins has Melia pulled in close to control his posture.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darkins looking to control.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #SUB#
Darkins has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (6) vs (4) Melia
Darkins trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Darkins looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Darkins passes into half guard.
Darkins is taking a breather. Melia 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 tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it.
Darkins trying to control from Melia's half guard. Melia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Darkins stands and throws Melia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (9) vs (4) Melia
Melia is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Melia seems a little lost for a moment, as Darkins dominates the positioning.#T4##SUB#
Darkins tries for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
Melia is being controlled here.
Darkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Melia wants to control but Darkins postures up.
Melia is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Darkins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Melia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Melia is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Melia prevents Darkins from moving into mount. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Melia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Darkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Darkins wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia struggling a bit here.
Darkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (11) vs (4) Melia#T6##SUB#
Darkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Melia is having none of it.
Darkins works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (14) vs (4) Melia
Darkins really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Melia.
Darkins trying to control momentarily.
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.
#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Darkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Melia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Darkins wants to control but Melia manages to buck him off and is now in Darkins's guard! Nice work there by Melia! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (14) vs (6) Melia
Melia wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
Darkins is pulling down on Melia's head to control his posture.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins looking to control.
Melia won't allow Darkins to sweep him here. #T8#
Melia postures up.
#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (16) vs (6) Melia
Darkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melia has his hands on Darkins's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Melia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Darkins is looking to pass into half guard but Melia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (16) vs (8) Melia
Melia wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins seems keen to control Melia's posture.
Melia trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #T10#
Darkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
Darkins looking to control.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Darkins looking to control.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (18) vs (8) Melia
Darkins trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom. #T11#
Melia keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Darkins won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
Darkins trying to move into half guard but instead Melia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (18) vs (10) Melia
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Darkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Darkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darkins tries to get out of the position.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
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 working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Melia postures up.
Melia pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darkins defends it well. #SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia looks winded!
Darkins tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
Darkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (20) vs (10) Melia
Darkins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Darkins is pressing down on Melia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melia is holding on for now.
Darkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darkins is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it.
Melia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melia.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Melia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (20) vs (12) Melia#T14#
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins working a defensive guard but Melia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (20) vs (15) Melia#SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins tries to improve position but can't.
Darkins is trying to control Melia's posture but Melia avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia trying to control the action but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
Darrell Darkins 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Navarro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Navarro lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Schlepper
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Navarro advances to half guard.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Schlepper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Schlepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlepper, not yet. #SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlepper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Schlepper's legs - danger averted.
Schlepper managing to control the position. #T1#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Navarro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schlepper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (2) vs (4) Schlepper#SUB2#
Navarro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Navarro breaks Schlepper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (4) Schlepper
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Schlepper is keeping the position.
Navarro won't allow Schlepper to sweep him here. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro is really struggling to control Schlepper but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlepper 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: Navarro (4) vs (6) Schlepper#SUB2#
Schlepper is looking for a kimura here.
Schlepper wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlepper pulls his head out easily.
Schlepper passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (4) vs (9) Schlepper
Navarro prevents Schlepper from taking his back.#SUB2#
Schlepper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Navarro turns into him and now he's in Schlepper's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (6) vs (9) Schlepper
Navarro wants to control from the top but Schlepper keeps moving.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Navarro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Schlepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navarro is aware though and is defending well.
Schlepper trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Schlepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navarro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Navarro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Navarro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schlepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.#SUB2#
Schlepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlepper is retaining full guard.
Navarro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Navarro trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Navarro stands and throws Schlepper's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (9) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlepper keeps working.
Schlepper trying to remain calm as Navarro controls from the top position.
Schlepper tries to bench press Navarro off him but Navarro keeps the position. #SUB#
Navarro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schlepper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schlepper is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Navarro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schlepper, who protects the arm well.
Navarro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (11) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Navarro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlepper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlepper shrugs it off. #SUB#
Navarro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schlepper is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schlepper and Navarro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Navarro trying to control the position but Schlepper is working away. #SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Schlepper is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Navarro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schlepper is trying to control Navarro's posture but Navarro avoids it.
Schlepper is looking to regain half guard here but Navarro keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Schlepper is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Navarro trying to control the position but Schlepper is working away.
Schlepper tries to improve position but can't.
Schlepper is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Schlepper is trying to improve his position.
Navarro controls the position.#T9#
Schlepper is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Navarro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schlepper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Schlepper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Schlepper is trying to control Navarro's posture but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (13) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Schlepper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Schlepper tries to hold on but Navarro postures up.
Navarro trying to control but Schlepper is having none of it.
Schlepper gets back to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schlepper manages to get to full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schlepper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Navarro wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Navarro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Navarro wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schlepper wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (16) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper is trying desperately to improve position.
Navarro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Schlepper regains half guard.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schlepper defends it well.
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro prevents Schlepper from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Edu Navarro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 2 wins and 20 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doctore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snowstrinski defends well and Doctore ends up having to push Snowstrinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Snowstrinski attempts a counter takedown but Doctore avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Doctore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snowstrinski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snowstrinski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doctore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doctore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Doctore in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Doctore#SUB#
Snowstrinski pushes a forearm under Doctore's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Doctore is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olaf Snowstrinski!
An out of breath Olaf Snowstrinski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton tries to clinch up.#TD#
Spanks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Peyton
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks working away.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Peyton gets full guard.
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Peyton 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 (4) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (5) Peyton
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the action but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks regains half guard.#SUB2#
Peyton 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 Peyton.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage.
Spanks tries to roll over but Peyton keeps him under control.
Spanks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Spanks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Peyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanks's guard. #T5#
Spanks is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Peyton
Spanks is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton is trying to control here but Spanks has managed to regain half guard.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well.
Spanks is controlling Peyton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spanks trying to control but Peyton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks is trying to control but can't.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Peyton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Spanks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Spanks is refusing to be controlled, as Peyton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Peyton.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peyton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg.
Spanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanks.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving. #T9#
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Peyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (11) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but Spanks denies him. #SUB2#
Peyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10##SUB2#
Peyton swings around for an armbar but Spanks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (6) vs (11) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Peyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Spanks pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is trying to control. Peyton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peyton is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peyton is trying to keep Spanks in close.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Spanks pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton is looking to sweep but instead, Spanks has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Spanks tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Spanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peyton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Spanks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Spanks eventually gives up the hold.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Nutz sprawls well.
Nutz tries to counter by clinching up but Souza breaks away and moves out of range.
Souza tries to clinch up but Nutz circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza is looking to clinch but Nutz is avoiding it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Souza manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Nutz pulls Souza into guard.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T1#
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nutz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Souza
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Nutz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Souza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nutz has cracked it and Souza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nutz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justa Nutz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justa Nutz thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 21 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi pushes Manning up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manning controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schaubi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Manning
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Manning is trying to hold Schaubi in close to prevent damage but Schaubi has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Manning looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Schaubi 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.
Manning tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.#T2#
Manning is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaubi pulls his head out easily.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Manning is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Manning wants to control the action here but instead Schaubi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Manning
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manning wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Manning is trying to escape the mount.
Manning tries to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Manning regains half guard.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schaubi is working away from the top position though.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Schaubi is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Manning is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schaubi is staying active.
Manning tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.#T6#
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi prevents Manning from improving his position.
Manning is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi trying to control the pace. #T7#
Schaubi is looking to advance position but Manning won't allow it. #SUB2#
Schaubi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manning. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Manning
Manning is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control.
Manning can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Schaubi slows the pace down.
Manning can't do much from the bottom here.
Schaubi 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 Manning's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Schaubi working away.
Schaubi taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Manning#T10#
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manning wants to control but Schaubi is having none of it.#T11#
Manning is trying to escape the mount.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Manning is working to get back to half guard.
Schaubi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (13) vs (0) Manning
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Manning just trying to survive but Schaubi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Schaubi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manning.#T14#
Manning is really stuck here.
Manning trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Manning is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi gets his hands free as Manning looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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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 5 wins and 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goble trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Goble has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#T1#
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Goble trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Goble is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Goble looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kersikov controls the action.
Goble tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Goble looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Goble rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
#T5#
Kersikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Goble pushed the leg off.
Kersikov is not going to allow Goble to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Goble tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB2#
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kersikov is trying to control but Goble is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kersikov is trying to control here but Goble has managed to regain half guard.
Kersikov prevents Goble from improving his position.
Goble gets full guard.#T7#
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.#T8#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Kersikov 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.
Goble is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T9#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Goble has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (8) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Goble tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away. #T10#
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is having none of it.
Goble trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Goble avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Goble maintains control.#T11#
Kersikov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Goble's lack of action.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Goble has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (7) vs (8) Kersikov
Goble content just to control the position here.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Kersikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goble jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (10) vs (8) Kersikov
Goble tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Goble wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Goble.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Goble'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.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T14#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov seems keen to control Goble's posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Shane Goble 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Thumb gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thumb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thumb is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Well, if Thumb 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.
#T1#
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chai as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Chai controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thumb in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Thumb controlling his opponent.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Chai wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb controlling his opponent.
Chai has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Thumb
Chai is really stuck here.
#T6#
Thumb keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Thumb is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Thumb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thumb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Thumb#SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Thumb in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Thumb
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chai is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can. #T7#
Thumb controlling from mount.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thumb trying to control the pace.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T8#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (13) Thumb#T9#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thumb controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb wants to control the position but Chai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (15) Thumb
Chai is controlling Thumb's posture.#T11#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Thumb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Thumb.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T13#
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T14#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thumb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thumb trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard.
Chai is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (15) Thumb
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 15 to 8.
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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