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SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nutz.
Melia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nutz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Melia moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.#TD#
Melia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nutz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Melia to the mat. Melia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Melia
Melia has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Melia controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Melia
Nutz 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.
Melia postures up.
Melia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Nutz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Nutz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (4) Melia#T2##SUB#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nutz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Nutz's legs - danger averted.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melia postures up.
Melia pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Nutz trying to control but Melia postures up.
Nutz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melia to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutz is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Nutz is working away.
Melia is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Melia sits in half guard.
Melia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Melia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Melia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melia is looking to stall here but Nutz recovers full guard.
Melia wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Nutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melia trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T6#
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nutz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Nutz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Melia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nutz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Melia controlling Nutz's posture.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (6) Melia#T8#
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nutz has recovered full guard.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (9) Melia
Melia working away.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melia has control of an arm but Nutz manages to advance to Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (10) vs (9) Melia
Melia wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Nutz tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Melia is trying to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Nutz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Melia is doing well to defend. Nutz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Melia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz!
A very excited looking Whole Nutz 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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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moorehead fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Moorehead trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moorehead is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Moorehead is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Moorehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Moorehead is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Moorehead defends it.
Moorehead is not content to let Sanchez control the position.#SUB#
Moorehead looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Sanchez prevents Moorehead from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Moorehead is defending it quite comfortably.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Moorehead is having none of it.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Moorehead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moorehead. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (5) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Moorehead can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Moorehead frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez has control of Moorehead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moorehead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay.
Moorehead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moorehead keeps working.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Moorehead trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (8) Sanchez
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Moorehead is looking to get to half guard.
Moorehead has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (11) Sanchez
Moorehead staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moorehead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Moorehead tries to break free.
#T6#
Moorehead is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sanchez is hanging on to Moorehead's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to break Moorehead's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moorehead remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Moorehead is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Sanchez not allowing Moorehead to control his hands.
Moorehead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moorehead regains half guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moorehead sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (14) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to control but Moorehead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moorehead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T8#
Moorehead is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez wants to take Moorehead's back here but Moorehead is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead regains half guard.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (17) Sanchez#T9##SUB2#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Moorehead is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Moorehead keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (20) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Moorehead with him. Moorehead is trying to defend but Sanchez has an arm under the chin now! Moorehead grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Sanchez!
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Heliogabale fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Heliogabale feints and as Globe raises his hands in defense, Heliogabale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Globe
Heliogabale passes Globe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Globe is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heliogabale is looking to advance position but Globe won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Globe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
#T1#
Globe controlling the position well.
Heliogabale is thwarting Globe's attempts to control the position.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Globe is having none of it.
Globe is looking for a sweep. Heliogabale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heliogabale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Globe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Globe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Heliogabale seems to be working for a kimura but Globe defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale is looking to stall here but Globe recovers full guard.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Globe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Globe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Heliogabale throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Globe's body to avoid the submission. Globe has instead reached around Heliogabale's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Globe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rufus Globe!
During a confident post fight interview, Rufus Globe 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ignon clinches. #TD#
Ignon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuningas can't fight it off and eventually Ignon manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuningas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Ignon pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Ignon controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuningas, who protects the arm well.
Ignon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ignon working away.
Ignon trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. #SUB#
Ignon tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas is not content to let Ignon control the position.
Ignon works to advance to full mount. Kuningas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (7) vs (0) Kuningas#T2##SUB#
Ignon goes for an armbar but Kuningas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuningas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (7) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuningas stopping the sweep attempt from Ignon.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignon is keeping the position for now.
Ignon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.
Kuningas is pressing down on Ignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignon is holding on for now. #T3#
Ignon keeping hold of Kuningas's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Ignon is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuningas.
Ignon manages to get to full guard.
Ignon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (9) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment.
Ignon wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Ignon won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Ignon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard.
Ignon tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Ignon is thwarting Kuningas's attempts to control the position.
Ignon 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.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignon is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Kuningas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignon trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Ignon stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.
Ignon looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (9) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas pushes down on Ignon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Ignon won't allow Kuningas to pass to mount.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignon has his hands on Kuningas's head, controlling the position.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuningas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Kuningas trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Ignon keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass.
Ignon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (11) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T9#
Kuningas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ignon is now in half guard.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well.
Ignon prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Ignon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (14) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Ignon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (16) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T11#
Kuningas is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (19) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuningas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignon has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuningas 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: Ignon (22) vs (4) Kuningas#SUB#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12##SUB#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Kuningas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignon.
Kuningas tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Ignon is hanging on to Kuningas's back as he tries to escape.
Kuningas staying busy and making it hard for Ignon to control.
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Ignon won't let him.
Ignon tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuningas pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms. #SUB#
Ignon is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kuningas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ignon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauv Ignon!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauv Ignon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Anno Bik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bik closes the distance and pushes Gascoigne back into the cage.
Bik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Gascoigne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bik regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bik (0) vs (2) Gascoigne#SUB#
Bik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gascoigne escapes and throws Bik's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bik (0) vs (5) Gascoigne
Bik prevents Gascoigne from improving position.
Bik sneaks back into half guard.
Bik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bik seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bik trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascoigne is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Bik has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gascoigne doesn't defend quickly enough and Bik has managed to lock this one up! Can Gascoigne escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bik on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anno Bik! |
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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 7 wins and 2 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Darkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Darkins is in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Darkins advances to half guard.
Darkins is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Darkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darkins to get the leverage.
Darkins controlling the action here.
Darkins moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Scott
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins controlling from mount. #T1#
Darkins wants to control the action but instead Scott gets a body lock and reverses into Darkins's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (5) vs (2) Scott
Darkins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Darkins is looking for a triangle here but Scott uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (5) Scott
Scott 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 Darkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Darkins trying to control but Scott flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (5) vs (8) Scott
Scott just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Darkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Scott is persistently looking for the submission but Darkins is defending it well.
Darkins trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him. #T3#
Darkins tries to break free.
Darkins wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
Darkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy.
Darkins wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
Darkins tries to break free.
#T4#
Darkins just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Darkins breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (7) vs (8) Scott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Darkins advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (8) Scott
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Darkins has hold of Scott's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Scott seems comfortable defending it but Darkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Scott is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Scott is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Darkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrell Darkins!
A relieved looking Darrell Darkins 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doctore has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Doctore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Solo (0) vs (4) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Solo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Doctore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Doctore tries for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Doctore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Solo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doctore's guard! Nice work there by Solo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (4) Doctore#T1##SUB2#
Doctore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doctore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore trying to remain calm as Solo controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Doctore is looking to regain half guard here but Solo keeps moving and retains side control.
Solo staying calm.
Solo'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.
Doctore regains half guard.
Solo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doctore tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Solo seems to be working for a kimura but Doctore defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Solo content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Solo.#T6##SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Solo content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Solo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Solo (11) vs (4) Doctore
Solo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Doctore's body.
Doctore rolls, trying to escape but Solo keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Doctore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Doctore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Solo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Doctore tries to break free.
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Doctore tries to buck him off.
Doctore prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Doctore tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Solo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Doctore's body.
Doctore is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Doctore tries to buck him off.
Doctore tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Solo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Solo is trying to stick to Doctore's back but Doctore is turning into Solo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Doctore. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (11) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore preventing the sweep.
Solo has his hands on Doctore's head, controlling the position.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (13) vs (6) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.#T12#
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Doctore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Doctore being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doctore is keeping the position for now.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doctore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Doctore's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Doctore wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Solo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doctore works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Soderberg against the cage.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soderberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chai manages to pull guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg content to stall in guard here.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai passes into side control, despite Soderberg's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Chai
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face as Chai controls the position.
Chai has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Chai
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai wants to take Soderberg's back here but Soderberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Soderberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Chai trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it. #T3#
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Chai avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Soderberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Chai
Soderberg trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Soderberg pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Soderberg is keeping busy.
Chai gets his hands free as Soderberg looks to control.
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Soderberg buck him off. #SUB2#
Soderberg showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Soderberg tries to break free.
#T7#
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Soderberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Chai
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Soderberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (2) vs (14) Chai
Soderberg trying to control but Chai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (2) vs (17) Chai#T8#
Soderberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Soderberg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Soderberg turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (17) Chai#SUB#
Soderberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (19) Chai
Soderberg pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Soderberg 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: Soderberg (6) vs (19) Chai
Chai keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10##SUB#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai 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.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T12#
Soderberg is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Soderberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is not content to let Soderberg control the position.#T13#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
#T14#
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 19 to 6.
Olyksandr Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schaubi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Schaubi decides to pull guard.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Rhodeo 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: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T2#
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodeo has Schaubi pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Rhodeo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schaubi advances to half guard. #T3#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo tries to control the position but Schaubi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
I would not like to be Rhodeo right now.
#T4#
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him.
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Schaubi avoiding Rhodeo 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Schaubi controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
What can Rhodeo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rhodeo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhodeo is controlling an arm, preventing Schaubi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (11) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Rhodeo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is pulling down on Rhodeo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodeo, at least for the moment.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #T10#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass.
Rhodeo slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura but Schaubi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodeo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rhodeo 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.
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Rhodeo 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: Schaubi (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodeo holds on and takes a little breather.
Schaubi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Rhodeo looking to control but Schaubi passes into half guard.
#T12#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (16) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it.
Schaubi gets to mount! Rhodeo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (18) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (21) vs (2) Rhodeo#T13#
Rhodeo is really stuck here.
Schaubi controlling the position well here. Rhodeo rolled but Schaubi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Rhodeo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schaubi not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands. #T14#
Rhodeo tries to roll but Schaubi sticks to his back.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaubi gets his hands free.
Rhodeo turns into Schaubi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (21) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to pass into half guard but Schaubi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schaubi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (23) vs (4) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodeo looks winded!
Rhodeo wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schaubi'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Abu Schaubi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 24 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sticks closes the distance and clinches.
Sticks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Sticks gets control of Thumb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sticks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sticks has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #T1#
Thumb advances to half guard.
Thumb prevents Sticks from improving his position.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb stalling away here and it's allowed Sticks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (3) vs (0) Sticks
Sticks prevents Thumb from improving position.
Thumb controls the position.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Sticks is trying to improve his position.
Thumb happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Thumb tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sticks's legs. #T5#
Sticks tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Thumb stalls from top position.
Thumb trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thumb is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (5) vs (0) Sticks#T6#
Sticks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sticks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Thumb stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (8) vs (0) Sticks
Thumb moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (10) vs (0) Sticks
Thumb controlling from mount.
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Thumb tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Thumb has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Thumb swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sticks is now in Thumb's guard. A big mistake from Thumb there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks postures up.
Sticks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
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Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sticks defends it easily.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (12) vs (2) Sticks
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Thumb passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well. #T11#
Thumb has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (2) Sticks
Thumb controlling the position easily from mount.
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Thumb tries to take his opponent's back but Sticks turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (15) vs (4) Sticks
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Sticks has moved into half guard.
Sticks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Thumb is controlling Sticks's posture.
Sticks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks advances to half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Sticks content to stall in guard here.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Thom Thumb, 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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