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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lothbrok scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Lothbrok
Ryan 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: Ryan (2) vs (2) Lothbrok
Ryan trying to control the pace.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lothbrok! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (2) Lothbrok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looking to control but Lothbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lothbrok has worked his arm free - good work by Lothbrok!
#T1#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working.
Lothbrok tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Lothbrok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lothbrok gets full guard.
Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Lothbrok has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (5) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Lothbrok has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ryan has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Ryan's guard. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Ryan's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Ryan's guard.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrok is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lothbrok has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ryan with the active half guard here but Lothbrok passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (7) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lothbrok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lothbrok prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Lothbrok uses his free foot to push down on Ryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (10) Lothbrok#T6#
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Lothbrok jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ryan manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lothbrok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ryan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lothbrok but great work by Ryan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (9) vs (10) Lothbrok#SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lothbrok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lothbrok rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Lothbrok! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (9) vs (12) Lothbrok#T7##SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Lothbrok is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (11) vs (12) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Ryan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lothbrok to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ryan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lothbrok pulls down on the head and he's put Ryan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ragnar Lothbrok! |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chase Cole!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Cole gets a double leg takedown into Marston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Cole
Marston is pulling down on Cole's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston'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.#T1#
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Cole
Cole is trying to hold Marston in close to prevent damage but Marston has managed to pass into half guard.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard.
Cole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cole is trying to keep Marston in close.
Cole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marston is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cole looking for subs off his back but Marston has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Marston is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Cole won't allow it.
Cole is in trouble now - Marston has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Cole
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cole is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marston takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (8) vs (2) Cole
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cole doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Cole can't escape the position.
Cole keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Cole tries to buck him off.
Marston not allowing Cole to control his hands.
Cole tries to break free.
#T7#
Cole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Marston controlling well, preventing Cole from escaping the position.
Cole controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Marston controls the position.
Cole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Cole prevents Marston from taking his back.
Marston controlling his opponent.
Marston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Cole wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cole wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Cole reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cole rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (11) vs (2) Cole
Marston controlling from the back.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Cole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (11) vs (4) Cole
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Cole trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (13) vs (4) Cole
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole is trying to keep Marston in close.
#SUB2#
Cole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (16) vs (4) Cole
Marston in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Marston moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (18) vs (4) Cole
Cole tries to control Marston's body but Marston pushes him off. Cole squirms to his side and now Marston has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marston (21) vs (4) Cole
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Good control from Marston.#T13#
Cole tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cole doesn't escape.
Marston is not going to allow Cole to sit and survive in this position.
Cole is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marston is staying active.#T14#
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cole tries to break free.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Andrei Fry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Viera closes the distance and pushes Fry back into the cage.#TD#
Fry lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fry (2) vs (0) Viera
Fry postures up.
#SUB2#
Viera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viera is trying to control the position but Fry postures up. #SUB2#
Viera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fry is defending well. Viera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Viera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milton Viera!
Andrei Fry was interviewed post fight and said 'Whoops'. |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Schlepper gets a double leg takedown into Globe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Schlepper
Globe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Globe trying to control the position here.
Globe 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: Globe (2) vs (2) Schlepper
Globe stalling.
Schlepper is looking for a sweep. Globe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Globe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Globe wants to pass the guard but Schlepper is defending well. #T1#
Globe is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Globe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (2) Schlepper
Schlepper is trying to get back to half guard.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlepper keeps working.
Globe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Globe trying to control the action but Schlepper is working from the bottom. #T2#
Schlepper is looking to reverse the position.
Globe trying to control the action but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Schlepper is trying to work for a sweep but Globe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Globe (7) vs (2) Schlepper
Globe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schlepper is squirming around, avoiding Globe's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Schlepper wants to hold on but Globe pushes him away.
Schlepper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Globe (10) vs (2) Schlepper
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schlepper tries to roll but Globe sticks to his back.
Schlepper is keeping busy.
Schlepper can't escape the position.
Globe gets his hands free as Schlepper looks to control.
Schlepper tries to break free.
Globe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Globe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Globe controlling well, preventing Schlepper from escaping the position.
Schlepper keeps trying to improve his position.
Globe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Globe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Globe is really struggling to control Schlepper but he's trying to hold on to the position.
I really don't envy Schlepper right now.
I would not like to be Schlepper right now.
#T5#
Schlepper just looking to survive in the bad position.
You can see the frustration on Schlepper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Globe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Globe controlling well, preventing Schlepper from escaping the position.
Globe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schlepper.
Schlepper rolls, trying to escape but Globe keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Schlepper staying busy and making it hard for Globe to control.
Schlepper tries to roll but Globe sticks to his back.
Globe is riding his opponent, not letting Schlepper buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe is not going to allow Schlepper to sit and survive in this position.
Schlepper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Globe struggling to keep hold of the position.
Schlepper is in bad spot here.
Globe controls the position.
Schlepper tries to roll but Globe sticks to his back.
Schlepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schlepper trying to control the hands but Globe won't let him.
Schlepper is keeping busy.
Globe keeps control of the position as Schlepper tries to break free.
Schlepper staying busy and making it hard for Globe to control. #T8#
Schlepper has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schlepper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Schlepper is really stuck here.
Globe trying to control.
Schlepper is trying to break free.
Globe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schlepper.
Schlepper rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schlepper is looking to get back to full guard here but Globe has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (13) vs (2) Schlepper#T9#
Schlepper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Globe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Globe controlling the position from side mount.
Schlepper wants to control but Globe postures up.
Schlepper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Globe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Globe takes a little break here. Schlepper wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schlepper wants to control but Globe postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schlepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schlepper tries to buck Globe off but Globe is having none of it.
Globe wants to control but Schlepper is keeping him busy. #T10#
Schlepper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Globe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schlepper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Globe's best efforts.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlepper keeps working.
Schlepper tries to roll over but Globe keeps him under control.
Schlepper is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Globe in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Schlepper wants to control but Globe is keeping busy.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but Globe is controlling well.
Globe slows the pace down in half guard.
Globe is trying to control the action in half guard but Schlepper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schlepper wants to get back to full guard but Globe has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (16) vs (2) Schlepper
Schlepper tries to hold on but Globe postures up.
Globe controlling his opponent. #T12#
Schlepper is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper wants to control but Globe is having none of it.
Schlepper has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Globe's lack of action.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Globe is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Globe is thwarting Schlepper's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Still in half guard, Globe seems content to control.
Schlepper gets back to full guard.
Schlepper wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlepper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (16) vs (4) Schlepper
Globe has his hands on Schlepper's head, controlling the position.
Schlepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Globe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlepper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Globe keeping moving, preventing Schlepper from controlling successfully. #T14#
Schlepper stopping the sweep attempt from Globe.
Globe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Globe is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper preventing the sweep.
Globe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Globe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Globe controlling the position.
Schlepper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Globe takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Rufus Globe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Slamister gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slamister (4) vs (0) Blue
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Blue gets back to half guard.#T1#
Blue is looking to control Slamister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slamister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister controlling from the top position. #T2#
Slamister passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Slamister advancing to mount.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Slamister is very close to passing his half guard.
Slamister prevents Blue from improving his position.
Slamister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slamister seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Blue keeping hold of Slamister's head, controlling as best he can.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Slamister sits in half guard.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slamister passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Slamister is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Slamister prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamister's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (4) vs (4) Blue
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Slamister right now.
Slamister manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Slamister.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (6) vs (4) Blue#T5#
Slamister won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Slamister is looking to advance position but Blue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (6) vs (8) Blue
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
It looks like Blue 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.
Blue fails to take his opponent's back.
Blue content just to control the position here. #T6#
Slamister is working to get back to half guard.
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Slamister working to try and regain half guard.
Blue content just to control the position here.
Blue prevents Slamister from getting the reversal.
Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Slamister tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Slamister wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Slamister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slamister wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
Slamister is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Slamister wants to control but Blue is having none of it.#T9#
Slamister is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slamister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue controlling his opponent.
Blue is continuing to stall.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Slamister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slamister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blue avoids the attempt from Slamister to control.#T11#
Slamister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blue controlling his opponent.
Blue moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Slamister (6) vs (11) Blue
Blue is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slamister can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Slamister right now.
#T12#
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slamister trying to control but not successfully.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slamister doesn't escape.
The adventures of Blue the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Slamister tries to escape the position.
Blue is riding his opponent, not letting Slamister buck him off.
Blue gets his hands free as Slamister looks to control.
Slamister is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Slamister tries to break free.
#T14#
What can Slamister do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Totemo wants to clinch up but Hageman keeps it at a distance.
Hageman dives in and grabs Totemo 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Totemo pushes down on Hageman's head and hops out.
Totemo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hageman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Hageman has clasped his hands together around Totemo 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hageman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hageman trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Totemo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hageman wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hageman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hageman pulls his head out easily.
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg.
Totemo wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy.
#T1#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hageman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Totemo holds on and takes a little breather.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Totemo 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: Hageman (4) vs (2) Totemo
Hageman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Totemo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (5) Totemo
Hageman is looking to get to half guard.
Totemo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Totemo 's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Totemo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hageman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hageman and Totemo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hageman prevents Totemo from improving position. #SUB2#
Totemo has hold of Hageman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hageman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Totemo cranks the arm and Hageman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hageman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mason tries to get set, De Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mason manages to avoid the attempt.
De Rossi leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Rossi preventing the sweep.
De Rossi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Rossi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi controlling from the top position. #T1#
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rossi is one step ahead there.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
De Rossi stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (3) vs (0) Mason
De Rossi 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 Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
De Rossi continues to stall.#T3#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rossi staying calm.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason keeping his opponent close.
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (3) vs (2) Mason#T5##SUB2#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
De Rossi wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6##SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Mason trying to move into half guard but instead De Rossi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (5) vs (2) Mason
De Rossi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Rossi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Mason is pulling down on De Rossi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Rossi, at least for the moment.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rossi is one step ahead there.
De Rossi stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (8) vs (2) Mason
Mason is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T10#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Rossi working away.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11#
De Rossi trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as De Rossi stalls from top position.#T12#
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
De Rossi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but De Rossi keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Mason trying to remain calm as De Rossi controls from the top position.
Mason wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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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 25 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doctore shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Doctore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Doctore
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Doctore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes makes his way to full guard, as Doctore worked for a kimura.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Doctore won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes managing to control the position.
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.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Doctore tries to pass.
Barnes seems keen to control Doctore's posture.
Further stalling from Barnes.
Doctore is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Doctore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doctore can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Doctore
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes prevents Doctore from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely.
Doctore 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.#T4#
Well, if Barnes 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.
Doctore is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Doctore is defending the position. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Doctore defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Doctore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves into full mount! Doctore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Doctore#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doctore is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Barnes pulls Doctore in to control the position.
Doctore slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doctore 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 (10) vs (6) Doctore#T7#
Barnes trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Doctore's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Doctore has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Doctore
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
Doctore tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #T8#
Barnes moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes trying to control but Doctore is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Doctore has worked his arm free - good work by Doctore!
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doctore has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doctore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Doctore prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Doctore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Doctore is defending well.
Barnes prevents Doctore from improving his position.#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Doctore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Doctore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (21) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Doctore can't escape the position.
#T12#
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doctore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doctore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (21) vs (8) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (8) Doctore
Barnes wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving. #T13#
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doctore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doctore is keeping the position for now.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (26) vs (8) Doctore
Doctore prevents Barnes from moving into mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working. #T14#
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Doctore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (28) vs (8) Doctore
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doctore is looking to escape.
Doctore tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Doctore manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Doctore takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 28 to 8. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dew feints and as Bandini raises his hands in defense, Dew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini working for a triangle but Dew defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to keep Dew in close.
#SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dew 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.#SUB#
Dew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bandini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dew has Bandini in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Dew is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bandini has his hands clasped together but Dew extends and breaks Bandini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Dew! |
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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 20 wins and 6 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solo but Solo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Solo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Solo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Solo#T1#
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Solo
Solo is trying to improve his position.
Solo is being controlled here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Solo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Solo denies him. #T4#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai happy to just control the position for now.
Solo tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position. #T5#
Chai controls the position from side control.
Solo struggling a bit here.#T6#
Solo is looking to reverse the position.
Chai 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 Solo's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Solo's legs. #T7#
Chai trying to control the position but Solo is working away.
Solo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai prevents Solo from improving his position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Chai 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.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Solo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (5) vs (6) Solo
Solo controlling from the back.
Chai biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T10#
Chai tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Solo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Solo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T11#
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solo controls the position.
Chai wants to escape the position.
#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Solo's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Solo
Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T14#
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Solo
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Solo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (12) vs (6) Solo
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Leonardinho Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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