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SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondiou shoots in for a takedown but Lefevre shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lefevre feints and as Mondiou raises his hands in defense, Lefevre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Mondiou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre passes into half guard.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Lefevre is trying to control. Mondiou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondiou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lefevre 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lefevre 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondiou (4) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to roll but Mondiou sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondiou is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Lefevre is in a bad position with Mondiou working for a choke. Lefevre manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (4) vs (4) Lefevre
Mondiou is trying to keep Lefevre in close.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving.
Mondiou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondiou, not yet. #T2#
Lefevre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mondiou wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lefevre is now in half guard.
Mondiou is trying to control but Lefevre manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (4) vs (7) Lefevre
Mondiou tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondiou (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Mondiou wants to escape the position.
Mondiou is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondiou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Lefevre controls the action.#SUB2#
Lefevre looking to break Mondiou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mondiou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lefevre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Mondiou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mondiou defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lefevre controlling well, preventing Mondiou from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Lefevre has the hooks in. Mondiou is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lefevre passes his arm under Mondiou's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Mondiou taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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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 0 wins and 8 losses; Timmy Dubs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frederick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Dubs moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Frederick manages to pull guard.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Dubs from controlling successfully.
Frederick is controlling Dubs's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubs trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubs tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Dubs is working hard here to advance position.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubs trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick has Dubs pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Frederick 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.#T2#
Dubs preventing the sweep.
Dubs trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick managing to control the position.
Dubs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Dubs from controlling successfully.
Dubs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frederick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Dubs pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frederick holds on and takes a little breather.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubs (0) vs (2) Frederick#T4#
Frederick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Frederick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dubs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frederick escapes and throws Dubs's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubs (0) vs (5) Frederick
Dubs stops Frederick from passing to mount. #T6##SUB2#
Frederick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick controls the position from side control.
Dubs prevents Frederick from moving into mount.
Dubs being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Dubs stops Frederick from passing to mount.
Frederick in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T8#
Frederick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frederick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dubs! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubs (0) vs (7) Frederick#T9#
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Frederick 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.
Dubs wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick controlling his opponent. #T10#
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but Dubs doesn't allow it.
Frederick looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Dubs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dubs wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Dubs is breathing heavily.
Frederick moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dubs (0) vs (10) Frederick
Well, with Frederick on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dubs is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Dubs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12##SUB2#
Frederick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dubs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Dubs right now.
#SUB2#
Frederick is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dubs won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Frederick off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Schlepper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Darkins#SUB2#
Schlepper has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Darkins to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Schlepper is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Darkins pulls down on the head and he's put Schlepper to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darrell Darkins!
An out of breath Darrell Darkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Lieb Fraumilch!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fraumilch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Fraumilch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake wants to sweep but no luck.
Fraumilch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Fraumilch
Lake content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Fraumilch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fraumilch 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch is trying to keep Lake in close.
Fraumilch keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T1#
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'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.
Lake stopping the sweep attempt from Fraumilch.
Fraumilch being controlled here, momentarily.
Lake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fraumilch for as long as he can get away with.
Fraumilch wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Fraumilch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Fraumilch pulls Lake in close to prevent any damage.
Fraumilch keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Fraumilch managing to control the position.
Fraumilch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraumilch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Fraumilch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fraumilch keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at 020 Gym inform us that Fraumilch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Fraumilch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fraumilch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lake continues to stall.#SUB2#
Fraumilch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake trying to control but Fraumilch is working from the bottom.
Lake looking to pass the guard.
Fraumilch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Fraumilch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Fraumilch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fraumilch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fraumilch keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fraumilch keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Lake trying to control but Fraumilch is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fraumilch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lake stays in close to Fraumilch's body and controls the position.
Lake trying to control but Fraumilch is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fraumilch 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. #SUB2#
Fraumilch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraumilch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fraumilch working for a triangle but Lake defends it easily.
Fraumilch is pulling down on Lake's head to control his posture. #T8#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraumilch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fraumilch seems keen to control Lake's posture.
Lake passes Fraumilch's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fraumilch actively working from the bottom here.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Fraumilch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lake is taking a breather. Fraumilch 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.#T9##SUB2#
Fraumilch actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Lake seems content to control.
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Lake is controlling well.
Lake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fraumilch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lake is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (5) vs (2) Fraumilch
Lake controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Fraumilch is squirming around, avoiding Lake's attempts to control the action.
Lake prevents Fraumilch from getting the reversal.
Fraumilch keeps trying to improve his position.
Lake wants to control the pace but Fraumilch is squirming around nicely.
Fraumilch is desperately trying to improve his position but Lake has a good base and remains in mount.
Lake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Lake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fraumilch gets back to half guard.
Fraumilch trying to control but Lake postures up.
Fraumilch is looking to improve his position.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Fraumilch is working away.
Fraumilch is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Lake stalling.
Fraumilch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lake is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fraumilch actively working from the bottom here.
Lake is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Lake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (8) vs (2) Fraumilch
Lake 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 Fraumilch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lake trying to control the action but Fraumilch is working from the bottom.
Fraumilch is trying to get back to half guard.
Fraumilch wants to control but Lake postures up.
Lake wants to control but Fraumilch is keeping him busy.
Fraumilch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fraumilch is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Fraumilch is defending well.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fraumilch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Fraumilch is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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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 8 wins and 12 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.#TD2#
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White trying to control the position.
White keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Mason content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because White has locked up a guillotine! White's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mason is holding on here and White must be using up a lot of energy. Mason has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! White gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray White!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 19 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Philbert with that takedown attempt.
Philbert fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Philbert closes the distance and pushes Spanks back into the cage.#TD2#
Philbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spanks regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Spanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Spanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Philbert
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Philbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Spanks passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Philbert 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.#T2#
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spanks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spanks's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (6) Philbert
Spanks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Philbert is cranking Spanks's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Spanks! He's tightened the choke and Spanks is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, 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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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 9 wins and 19 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Kimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dirt drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Kimura
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura has control of Dirt's left arm, preventing Dirt from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dirt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt is not content to let Kimura control the position. #T1#
Dirt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dirt (2) vs (6) Kimura
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to control but Dirt wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Dirt tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to isolate an arm here. Dirt doesn't see it coming and as Kimura extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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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 10 wins and 8 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 21 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Snowstrinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Snowstrinski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Solo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Solo is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Solo is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowstrinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snowstrinski for as long as he can get away with.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solo in particular looking to stall.
Solo is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Solo uses his free foot to push down on Snowstrinski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snowstrinski. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Solo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snowstrinski is working to get back to half guard.
Solo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Snowstrinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Solo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snowstrinski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snowstrinski shrugs it off.
Solo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (8) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Snowstrinski regains half guard.#SUB#
Solo is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
#T7#
Solo wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo is stalling in the full guard.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Solo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Solo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Snowstrinski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Solo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Snowstrinski lets go of the hold and Solo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 6 wins and 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goble has a takedown stuffed.
Dew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goble has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Dew shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goble is trying to defend but Dew finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Dew
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.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dew is thwarting Goble's attempts to control the position.
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dew's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (2) Dew
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goble controlling the position well here. Dew rolled but Goble kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Dew tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble controls the position.
Dew wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble is looking to control Dew but Dew is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Dew is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dew is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble.
Dew tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goble slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dew manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Dew.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (4) vs (4) Dew
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goble looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goble looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goble! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (8) vs (4) Dew#T4#
Goble works to advance to full mount. Dew defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goble (10) vs (4) Dew
Dew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble tries to control but Dew wriggling away. #T5#
Dew sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Goble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Goble trying to control the pace.
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 wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #T7#
Goble is looking to advance position but Dew won't allow it.
Goble prevents Dew from improving his position.
Well, if Goble 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.
#T8##SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
Dew is refusing to be controlled, as Goble sits in half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Dew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goble uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (13) vs (4) Dew
Goble controlling from side mount.
Goble wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #T10#
Dew is looking for a sweep.
Goble trying to control the position but Dew is working away.
Dew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB2#
Dew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is stalling here. Dew is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dew has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (13) vs (8) Dew#T11##SUB2#
Dew is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble wants to control but Dew postures up.#SUB2#
Dew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goble gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Dew wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dew is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (15) vs (8) Dew#SUB2#
Dew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Dew keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goble controlling from the top position.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Dew is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Goble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Dew looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 15 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 11 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soderberg has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ibrahim escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Soderberg
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Soderberg's thigh. Soderberg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Soderberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ibrahim jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
Soderberg wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away. #T4##SUB#
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.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim stands and throws Soderberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (0) Soderberg#T6#
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
Soderberg won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T7#
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (4) Soderberg
Ibrahim is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for the RNC.
Soderberg is trying to stick to Ibrahim's back but Ibrahim is turning into Soderberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soderberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibrahim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (15) vs (4) Soderberg#T8#
Soderberg wants to hit a sweep here but Ibrahim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soderberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (18) vs (4) Soderberg
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ibrahim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soderberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (21) vs (4) Soderberg
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ibrahim controlling the positon.
Soderberg tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soderberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soderberg for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9##SUB#
Ibrahim is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Soderberg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is hanging on to Soderberg's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soderberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soderberg for a finish.
Ibrahim not allowing Soderberg to control his hands.
Soderberg wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Soderberg is still trying to improve position.
Soderberg staying busy and making it hard for Ibrahim to control. #SUB#
Soderberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ibrahim is trying to stick to Soderberg's back but Soderberg is turning into Ibrahim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ibrahim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soderberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (21) vs (6) Soderberg
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg passes Ibrahim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ibrahim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahim manages to kick Soderberg off! Soderberg jumps back into Ibrahim's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg 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. #T12#
Soderberg postures up.
#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soderberg is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Soderberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ibrahim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controlling the position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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