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SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus PBP Commentary |
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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; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Darkins looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Darkins drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan looking to control.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well.
Ryan is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position. #T1#
Darkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Darkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Darkins is pressing down on Ryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryan is holding on for now.
Darkins is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Darkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Darkins trying to advance position but Ryan counters by regaining guard.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Darkins controlling him for the moment.
Darkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Darkins passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan is working to get back to half guard.
Ryan stops Darkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4##SUB#
Darkins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ryan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ryan and Darkins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Darkins wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Darkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan tries to buck Darkins off but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darkins's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Darkins! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ryan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darrell Darkins!
Darrell Darkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sticks closes the distance and clinches.
Klopstock tries to score a body lock takedown but Sticks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Sticks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Klopstock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sticks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sticks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klopstock pulls Sticks in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sticks defends well.
Klopstock being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Klopstock has his foot on Sticks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sticks works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sticks passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (5) Sticks
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock wants to control but Sticks postures up.
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopstock sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sticks is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Klopstock with the active half guard here but Sticks passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (8) Sticks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock struggling a bit here.
Klopstock tries to buck Sticks off but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks tries to advance to mount but Klopstock denies him.
Sticks is looking to take a break and control but Klopstock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Klopstock is looking to reverse the position.
Sticks trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Klopstock manages to get back to half guard.
Klopstock is not content to let Sticks control the position.
Klopstock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
Klopstock is not content to let Sticks control the position.
Klopstock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klopstock wants to improve his position but Sticks is controlling well.
#T5#
Sticks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klopstock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klopstock gets full guard.
Sticks looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sticks is sitting in close to Klopstock's body. Klopstock has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sticks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sticks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Klopstock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonhard Klopstock! |
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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 10 wins and 21 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Moly persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Moly
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Moly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Moly 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.
Moly trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Moly wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Moly
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Moly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Walker controls the position.#T2#
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walker.
Walker controls the action.
I really don't envy Moly right now.
Walker controlling the position well here. Moly rolled but Walker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Moly trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Walker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Walker not allowing Moly to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walker controlling the positon.
Moly is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Walker not allowing Moly to control his hands.
Walker has the hooks in. Moly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Walker is not going to allow Moly to sit and survive in this position.
Walker trying to control momentarily.
Walker avoiding Moly 's attempts to control his hands.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5##SUB#
Walker is looking for the choke from the back position but Moly is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is trying to stick to Moly's back but Moly is turning into Walker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (4) Moly
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully. #T6#
Walker pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker 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.#SUB#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker wants to control but Moly passes easily into half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Moly seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Walker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Holy Moly!
After winning the bout, Holy Moly 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Slamister gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Slamister has hold of one of Simmons's legs. Simmons is fighting the takedown attempt but Slamister gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (0) vs (2) Slamister#SUB#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slamister defends well.
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Slamister slows the pace down in half guard.
Slamister works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (5) Slamister
Slamister happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Slamister advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (0) vs (7) Slamister
Simmons tries to hold on but Slamister postures up.
Slamister controlling the pace for now.
Simmons wants to control but Slamister is having none of it.#T3#
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.
Simmons tries to hold on but Slamister pushes him away.
Slamister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Slamister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slamister controlling from mount.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Slamister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Slamister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slamister seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Simmons is holding on tight.
Slamister controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Slamister has eaten all the pies!
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Slamister controlling his opponent.
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.
Slamister is looking to work his way around to Simmons's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Slamister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slamister controlling from mount.
It looks like Slamister 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.
Simmons 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: Simmons (2) vs (7) Slamister
Simmons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Slamister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (7) Slamister#T7#
Slamister wants to control but Simmons postures up.#SUB#
Simmons is trying to get an arm triangle but Slamister is defending well.
Slamister is not content to let Simmons control the position. #SUB#
Simmons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slamister, who protects the arm well.
Simmons tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slamister's legs. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Slamister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slamister manages to get back to half guard.
Simmons is keen to just control but Slamister is a slippery customer.
Slamister is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Slamister is refusing to be controlled, as Simmons sits in half guard.
Slamister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons passes Slamister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slamister tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Slamister regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Slamister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simmons controls the pace.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (5) vs (9) Slamister#SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slamister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slamister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simmons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slamister is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simmons. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (12) Slamister
Slamister controls the position.#T11#
Slamister advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (5) vs (14) Slamister
Slamister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons regains half guard.
Slamister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slamister is continuing to stall.#T12#
Simmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamister's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simmons (9) vs (14) Slamister#SUB#
Simmons looking for the choke from the back.
Simmons wants to control the position but Slamister frees himself and scrambles - Simmons manages to regain control in side control.
Simmons working away.
Simmons wants to control but Slamister is keeping him busy.
Simmons is really struggling to control Slamister but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slamister is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T13#
Slamister keeping hold of Simmons's head, controlling as best he can.
Slamister trying to control from the bottom.
Simmons passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (12) vs (14) Slamister
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slamister keeps working.
Slamister is looking for a sweep.
Simmons wants to control but Slamister is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB#
Simmons swings around for an armbar but Slamister sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (12) vs (16) Slamister
Slamister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister wins on points by 16 to 12. |
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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 9 wins and 6 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Joon shoots in and gets a takedown into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilmat managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Vilmat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vilmat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Vilmat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (2) Vilmat#T1##SUB#
Vilmat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Vilmat defends it easily.
Vilmat trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Joon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vilmat frees his head nicely. Oh but Joon has switched to an armbar! Vilmat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mae Joon! |
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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 5 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.#SUB2#
Saunders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T1#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Saunders
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saunders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Saunders tries to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has taken his back! Yasalmibaal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Saunders tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yasalmibaal pushes Saunders away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A very excited looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 11 wins and 21 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Lake.#TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason looking to control.
Lake controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake controlling from the top position.
Lake won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Lake 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.
Mason wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.#SUB#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason controlling the position.
Lake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason pulls Lake in close to prevent any damage.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment.
Lake 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.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Lake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Lake is stalling in the full guard.
Lake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Lake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T5#
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason trying to control the position.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T6#
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8##SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Mason is trying to control the position but Lake postures up.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Lake preventing the sweep.
Lake controlling from the top position.
Lake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Lake is taking a breather. Mason 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.#T10##SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Lake controlling the action here.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake stalling. #T11#
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Lake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lake is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Lake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Mason trying to control but Lake postures up.
Lake wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Lake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Mason holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lake wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Lake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Lake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lake is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mason gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mason takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peyton (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Ibrahim stalls from top position.
Peyton tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim just content to control the position.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Peyton is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peyton struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has hold of Peyton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Peyton seems comfortable defending it but Ibrahim has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Peyton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Peyton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ibrahim couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Our winner, Ahmad Ibrahim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solo shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well.#CL#
Cheese clinches with his opponent.
Cheese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Solo jumps guard and drags Cheese to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Solo is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Solo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheese controls the pace.#T2#
Cheese postures up.
Solo trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Solo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Solo. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (3) vs (0) Solo
Cheese working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Solo is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Cheese stalls from top position.#T4#
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Cheese takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Solo gets back to half guard.#T5#
Solo trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Solo is pressing down on Cheese's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cheese postures up.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (3) vs (2) Solo
Solo wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (3) vs (5) Solo#T6#
Solo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheese (3) vs (7) Solo
Cheese prevents Solo from taking his back.
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Cheese tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solo goes for an armbar but Cheese turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cheese. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (5) vs (7) Solo#SUB2#
Solo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cheese is aware though and is defending well.
Cheese 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. #T8#
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cheese sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Solo is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cheese is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Cheese prevents Solo from improving his position.
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T10#
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Solo is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheese 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.
Solo 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.#T12#
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Solo wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (8) vs (7) Solo
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Solo is still trying to improve position.
Solo prevents Cheese from taking his back.
Cheese 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!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Charles Eric Cheese seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 27 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hlervu drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Maximus seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Maximus pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hlervu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus tries to buck Hlervu off but Hlervu is having none of it.
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.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus is defending well.
#T3#
Hlervu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.#T4#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus regains half guard.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Hlervu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Maximus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hlervu is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB#
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hlervu has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hlervu pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maximus is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hlervu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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