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SSG 144 Beat The Man 1 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Takeshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Adamz is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Adamz is defending well.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Adamz recovers full guard.
Takeshi pushes down on Adamz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi wants to control but Adamz is keeping him busy.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (5) Takeshi
Takeshi wants to take Adamz's back but he can't do it this time.
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adamz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adamz (0) vs (8) Takeshi
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Adamz is trying to roll into a better position but Takeshi has get a rear naked choke and Adamz is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lefevre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Lefevre gets tackled into the cage by Huntington. Huntington maintains the clinch.
Lefevre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huntington just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Huntington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre won't allow Huntington to pass to mount. #SUB#
Huntington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lefevre defend it? Huntington steps over the head and cranks it - Lefevre is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huntington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Holter Huntington!
Our winner, Holter Huntington, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Saunders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walker quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Saunders
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saunders seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Saunders advancing to mount.
Saunders 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.
Saunders trying to control the pace.
Saunders is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saunders trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Saunders#T2#
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker staying calm.
Saunders tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders looks to move to half guard but instead Walker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (6) vs (2) Saunders#T3#
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5##SUB2#
Saunders actively working from the bottom here.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is taking a breather. Saunders 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.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it. #T6#
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saunders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Walker prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T9#
Saunders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Saunders works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is pushing down on Saunders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saunders is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T11#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saunders for as long as he can get away with.
Walker is keen to just control but Saunders is a slippery customer.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker stalling.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12##SUB2#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders keeping control of the position.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Saunders is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.#T13##SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Saunders is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Walker wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (9) vs (2) Saunders
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't.
Walker controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders is not content to let Walker control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 9 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vitor Santos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Heliogabale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Santos
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heliogabale is aware though and is defending well.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heliogabale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Heliogabale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.#T1#
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to improve position, pressing down on Santos's thigh with his hand. Santos seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Heliogabale paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Heliogabale's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Santos picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vitor Santos! |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cockatiel shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cockatiel fails with the takedown#TD#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cockatiel won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Souza (4) vs (0) Cockatiel
Cockatiel isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura but Cockatiel is defending well.
Cockatiel is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Cockatiel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Souza wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy.
Cockatiel wants to control but Souza postures up.#SUB#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cockatiel can't do much from the bottom here.
Cockatiel tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Souza wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cockatiel isn't going anywhere.#T2#
Cockatiel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cockatiel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
Cockatiel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cockatiel.
Cockatiel controlling Souza's posture.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cockatiel has control of Souza's left arm, preventing Souza from doing any damage.
Souza content to stall in guard here.
Cockatiel is controlling Souza's posture.
Cockatiel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Cockatiel pulls Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockatiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza won't allow Cockatiel to sweep him here.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Cockatiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Cockatiel, not yet. #T5#
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockatiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Cockatiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Cockatiel, not yet.
Cockatiel trying to control the position here.
Cockatiel keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Cockatiel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Souza is fighting to break Cockatiel's control of his arms but Cockatiel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
More stalling from Cockatiel.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockatiel is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Cockatiel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cockatiel is pulling down on Souza's head to control his posture.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockatiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockatiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockatiel wants to sweep but no luck.
Cockatiel managing to control the position. #T8#
Let's hope that Cockatiel 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.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockatiel keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. #T9#
Cockatiel controlling Souza's posture.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Cockatiel is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Cockatiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cockatiel pulls Souza in to control the position.
Cockatiel is continuing to stall.#T10#
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockatiel is retaining full guard.
Cockatiel pulls Souza in to control the position.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Cockatiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Cockatiel, not yet.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cockatiel holds on and takes a little breather.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (7) vs (0) Cockatiel
Cockatiel controls the position for a moment.#T12##SUB#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cockatiel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cockatiel struggling a bit here.
Cockatiel is not content to let Souza control the position.
Cockatiel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel sneaks back into half guard.#T13#
Cockatiel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cockatiel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Cockatiel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cockatiel tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Cockatiel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cockatiel is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Cockatiel controlling the position for now.
Cockatiel is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza prevents Cockatiel from improving his position.
Cockatiel trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cockatiel keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Cockatiel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cockatiel is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Rafael Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mack fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuningas to the ground. Mack is now in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Mack
Mack wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Mack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Mack
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mack on the ground.
Mack is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Kuningas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mack has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) Mack
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mack won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Kuningas has an active guard here but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well. #T3#
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Mack is keeping busy.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuningas trying to control but Mack postures up.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Mack is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuningas has his hands clasped together around Mack's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Mack wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
Mack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuningas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (6) vs (4) Mack
Mack turns into Kuningas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (6) vs (6) Mack#SUB#
Mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Kuningas controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself. #T6#
Kuningas can't keep his opponent in guard - Mack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Mack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #T7#
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuningas moves into full guard.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kuningas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass. #SUB#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Mack defends it easily.
Kuningas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mack pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kuningas trying to control but Mack postures up.
Kuningas is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas 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.
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuningas sees it coming and defends easily.
Mack prevents Kuningas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mack is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.#T13#
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Mack is keen to just control but Kuningas is a slippery customer.
Kuningas is controlling Mack's trapped leg to prevent Mack from advancing to side control.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuningas trying to control but Mack postures up.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mack gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mack wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laulhere is defended easily by Gaul.
Gaul attempts a counter takedown but Laulhere avoids it well and moves away.
Henri Laulhere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laulhere fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Laulhere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gaul to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Laulhere#T1##SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Laulhere is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Laulhere wants to control but Gaul postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laulhere reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #T2#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
It looks like Laulhere 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.#SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looking to control.
Gaul pulls Laulhere in close to his closed guard and prevents Laulhere from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5##SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Laulhere pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T6##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well. #T8#
Laulhere trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Laulhere has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape. #T9#
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
Laulhere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Laulhere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (5) vs (8) Laulhere
Gaul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laulhere prevents Gaul from improving his position.#T11#
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is working for a kimura but Gaul is defending it quite comfortably.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Laulhere is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Gaul wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gaul with the active half guard here but Laulhere passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (11) Laulhere
Gaul is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #T13#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Gaul is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Laulhere 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 Gaul's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Manning.#TD#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Manning to the mat.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Barnes seems keen to control Manning's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #T1#
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Manning
Manning keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Manning
Manning is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Manning is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Barnes stalls from top position.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) Manning#T3#
Barnes trying to control the position but Manning is working away.
Manning is trying to improve his position.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manning is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Barnes working away.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barnes taking a break here but Manning is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Manning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manning seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Manning is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage. #T6#
Barnes pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Manning to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manning has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Manning is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manning lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Manning
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Manning is trying to control but Barnes passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Manning
Barnes trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really struggling to control Manning but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Manning being controlled for a moment.
Manning prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#T9##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manning defends it well.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Manning
Manning trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Manning working away.#T10#
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning is controlling the pace.
Barnes trying to hold on to Manning's head to control him but Manning postures up.
#T11#
Manning trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes'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.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Barnes wants to control but Manning is keeping busy.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Manning seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is pulling down on Manning's head. It's preventing any offense from Manning, at least for the moment.#T13#
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (9) Manning
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Manning trying to control the position but Barnes is working away. #T14#
Manning looking to control but instead Barnes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Manning is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (12) Manning
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is not content to let Manning control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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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 14 wins and 11 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch up.
Bandini wants to clinch.
Juncker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Bandini clinches.
Bandini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juncker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Juncker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandini after a bit of a struggle.
Juncker jumps guard but Bandini stands there with Juncker around his waist. Juncker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bandini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juncker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini gets underhooks to prevent Juncker's takedown attempt.
Matthew Bandini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juncker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1##CL#
Juncker tries to keep at a distance but Bandini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Bandini manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Bandini has picked Juncker up - he's going for a ride! Bandini dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Juncker
Bandini trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Bandini is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Bandini wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (2) Juncker#T3#
Bandini tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juncker pulls his head out easily.
Bandini is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandini looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandini, not yet. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a triangle but Juncker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juncker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Bandini wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (5) Juncker
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker tries to control but Bandini wriggling away.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Bandini has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (2) vs (8) Juncker#SUB2#
Bandini is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Juncker has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bandini is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
A victorious Gaston Juncker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schaubi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus wants to advance to full mount but Schaubi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Maximus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi won't allow Maximus to sweep him here. #SUB#
Maximus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Schaubi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schaubi postures up.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet. #T4#
Maximus controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schaubi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (5) Schaubi
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Schaubi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schaubi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is looking to get back to full guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (8) Schaubi
Maximus struggling a bit here.#T6#
Schaubi happy to just control the position for now.
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face as Schaubi controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus isn't going anywhere.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position.
Schaubi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Schaubi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maximus's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Maximus keeping his opponent close.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi taking a breather here.
Schaubi is continuing to stall.#T11#
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus is trying to escape the position but Schaubi is controlling the position.
Schaubi working away.
A lull in the action here.
Maximus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is holding on to half guard well.
Schaubi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (11) Schaubi
Maximus wants to control but Schaubi is having none of it.#T13#
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Maximus is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maximus wants to control but Schaubi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (14) Schaubi
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 14 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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