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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nozadzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nozadzi moves into range and clinches up with Owen.
Nozadzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Nozadzi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nozadzi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Owen up, before dumping him to the ground. Owen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Owen
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Owen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owen manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Owen's guard.
Owen is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a triangle but Nozadzi pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Owen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Owen#SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owen trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Owen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nozadzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nozadzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nozadzi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Owen
Nozadzi working away.#SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Owen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nozadzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Nozadzi is looking to advance position but Owen won't allow it. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owen defends it well. #SUB#
Nozadzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi has gone for a leg lock! Owen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Owen
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Owen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Owen
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Owen looking for a sweep. Not yet Owen, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Owen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Owen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Owen pulls Nozadzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Nozadzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nozadzi postures up.
Owen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (6) Owen
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Nozadzi is trying to keep Owen in close.
Owen slips nicely into half guard.
Owen wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position.
Owen trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owen to get the leverage.
Owen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Owen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owen defends it easily.#SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
#T11#
Owen wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Owen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (9) Owen
Owen staying calm.#SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nozadzi, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Nozadzi is right now. #T12##SUB2#
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Nozadzi is defending well.
Owen working away.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Owen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (9) Owen
Owen can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Owen is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Nozadzi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Owen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13#
Nozadzi is hanging on to Owen's back as he tries to escape.
Owen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nozadzi's guard. Nice work there by Owen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (11) Owen#SUB2#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nozadzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Nozadzi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (11) Owen
Owen 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.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#T14##SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen 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: Nozadzi (14) vs (13) Owen#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Zurab Nozadzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sam Owen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jayilton Almeda!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Almeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albodean.
Almeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almeda looking for a takedown.
Albodean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Almeda has Albodean pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Almeda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Albodean tumbling to the mat - Almeda dives into Albodean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Albodean (0) vs (2) Almeda
Almeda passes Albodean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albodean gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Albodean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #T1#
Albodean working a defensive guard here.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Albodean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Almeda is now in half guard.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but Albodean defending well. #SUB2#
Almeda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Albodean is refusing to be controlled, as Almeda sits in half guard.
Albodean wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Almeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Almeda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Almeda is looking to advance position but Albodean won't allow it.
Almeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Albodean trying to control but Almeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Almeda is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Almeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Albodean wants to control but Almeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albodean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Almeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Almeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Albodean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Albodean actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Albodean works his way to full guard. Good work.
Albodean trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda passes Albodean's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Almeda seems to be working for a kimura but Albodean defends the submission attempt.
Albodean gets full guard.#T5#
Albodean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Albodean 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: Albodean (2) vs (2) Almeda
Albodean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (5) vs (2) Almeda#SUB#
Albodean has hold of Almeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Almeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Albodean is staying active.
Almeda tries to reverse the position but Albodean maintains control.#SUB#
Albodean jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Almeda manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Albodean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Almeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Almeda struggling a bit here.
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Almeda is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean is thwarting Almeda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Albodean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almeda is looking to improve his position.
Almeda is still trying to improve position.
Albodean wants to free his trapped foot but Almeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Almeda controlling the position well. #T8#
Almeda gets full guard.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Albodean seems to be working for a kimura but Almeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Albodean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Almeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeda is in trouble now - Albodean has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (8) vs (2) Almeda
Almeda can't escape the position.
Almeda tries to hold on but Albodean pushes him away. #T9#
Almeda can't escape the position.
Almeda tries to hold on but Albodean postures up.
Albodean trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Albodean moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Almeda has worked his arm free - good work by Almeda!
Albodean working away.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Albodean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albodean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Almeda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Albodean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeda is trying to improve his position.
Almeda keeps trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB#
Albodean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Almeda, who protects the arm well.
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda is trying to control Albodean's posture but Albodean avoids it.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Almeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Albodean trying to control the action but Almeda is working from the bottom. #T13#
Almeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Almeda keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (11) vs (2) Almeda#SUB#
Albodean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almeda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Almeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Albodean's best efforts.#T14##SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeda defends it well.
Almeda trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Almeda actively working from the bottom here.
Almeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Almeda working for a triangle but Albodean defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albodean looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albodean takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Nick Albodean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jayilton Almeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Silvio Van De Leide! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodri Yairguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yairguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Van De Leide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Van De Leide rushes Yairguez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Van De Leide pulls guard successfully.
Yairguez trying to control but Van De Leide is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Van De Leide escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yairguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Yairguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van De Leide manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yairguez has Van De Leide in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van De Leide (2) vs (0) Yairguez#T1#
Van De Leide 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.
Van De Leide won't allow Yairguez to sweep him here.
Van De Leide trying to control the position from guard on top but Yairguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yairguez keeping full guard, as Van De Leide tries to pass.
Van De Leide will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yairguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Yairguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van De Leide can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Yairguez keeps moving. #SUB#
Van De Leide has gone for a leg lock! Yairguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van De Leide's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van De Leide (2) vs (2) Yairguez
Van De Leide looking to control.
#SUB#
Van De Leide looking for a guillotine here but Yairguez defends easily.
#SUB#
Van De Leide has his foot on Yairguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yairguez works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Yairguez trying to control but Van De Leide is working from the bottom.
Van De Leide looking to control.
#SUB#
Van De Leide is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yairguez defends well.#SUB2#
Yairguez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Yairguez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Van De Leide screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Yairguez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rodri Yairguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodri Yairguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Silvio Van De Leide stepped up to the mic, saying 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryk Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arnolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Anders. Anders gets slowly back to his feet.
Anders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anders shoots in for a double leg but Arnolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Anders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arnolds did well to prevent Anders getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anders (2) vs (0) Arnolds
Anders trying to advance position but Arnolds counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully. #T1#
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arnolds's guard. #SUB#
Anders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnolds is just riding it out for now. Anders eventually gives up the hold.
Arnolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arnolds.#SUB2#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anders wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Arnolds is trying to control the position but Anders postures up.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Arnolds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anders forces his way into half guard.
Arnolds is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnolds avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but Arnolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anders to get the leverage. #SUB#
Arnolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Anders.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anders's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (2) vs (4) Arnolds
Arnolds avoiding Anders 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Anders defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Anders trying to control the hands but Arnolds breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Arnolds tightening his grip on Anders, looking for the choke.
Anders is in bad spot here.
Anders trying to control the position but Arnolds manages to sink in the hooks.
Anders turns into Arnolds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (4) vs (4) Arnolds
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnolds trying to keep a closed guard but Anders is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Arnolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anders defends well.
Anders won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here. #T6#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Arnolds.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arnolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anders is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Anders controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arnolds pulls Anders in close to his closed guard and prevents Anders from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anders stands and throws Arnolds's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (7) vs (4) Arnolds
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnolds keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Anders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arnolds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anders but great work by Arnolds. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (7) vs (8) Arnolds
Arnolds trying to control the position but Anders is working away.
Anders is looking to regain half guard here but Arnolds keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Arnolds tries for a kimura but Anders is defending well.
Arnolds wants to control but Anders is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
Anders tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds wants to control but Anders is keeping him busy.
Anders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10##SUB2#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anders, who protects the arm well.
Arnolds trying to control the position but Anders is working away. #SUB2#
Arnolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anders, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Arnolds swings around for an armbar but Anders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arnolds's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (9) vs (8) Arnolds
Anders passes Arnolds's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anders is working for a kimura but Arnolds is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB#
Anders seems to be working for a kimura but Arnolds defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura here.
Arnolds manages to get to full guard.
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Arnolds looking to control.
#SUB2#
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnolds is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (9) vs (10) Arnolds
Arnolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Arnolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anders working a defensive guard but Arnolds passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Anders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnolds pulls his head out easily.
Anders is doing well to control the position and prevent Arnolds from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Arnolds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anders is looking for a sweep. Arnolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (9) vs (13) Arnolds#SUB2#
Arnolds goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anders turns into him and now he's in Arnolds's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (11) vs (13) Arnolds
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds wins on points by 13 to 11.
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryk Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell wants to clinch.
Howell tries to clinch up but Jackacy circles away and keeps his distance.
Howell wants to clinch up but Jackacy keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackacy after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jackacy has picked Howell up - he's going for a ride! Jackacy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Jackacy
Jackacy wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell wants to control but Jackacy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Jackacy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Howell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Jackacy!
Mark Jackacy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Benny Darius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Figueson Deiveiredo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Darius rushes Deiveiredo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Darius turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Darius manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Darius (4) vs (0) Deiveiredo#SUB#
Darius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deiveiredo tries to buck Darius off but Darius is having none of it.
Darius is looking to take a break and control but Deiveiredo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deiveiredo is looking to regain half guard here but Darius keeps moving and retains side control.
Deiveiredo sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Darius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deiveiredo tries to roll over but Darius keeps him under control.#SUB#
Darius is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Darius is keen to just control but Deiveiredo is a slippery customer.
Deiveiredo tries to roll over but Darius keeps him under control.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Darius is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Darius is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Darius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deiveiredo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deiveiredo wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darius is controlling the pace.
Deiveiredo is trying to control but can't.
Deiveiredo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Darius wants to control from the top but Deiveiredo keeps moving.
Deiveiredo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deiveiredo is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Darius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deiveiredo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darius has managed to get both his arms back between Deiveiredo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darius is aware though and is defending well.
Darius looking to sit in guard and control but Deiveiredo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (4) vs (2) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Darius keeps moving.
Darius is pulling down on Deiveiredo's head to control his posture.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Darius keeps moving.
Darius can't keep his opponent in guard - Deiveiredo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Darius wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darius is staying active underneath Deiveiredo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darius tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.
Darius is controlling Deiveiredo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Deiveiredo is thwarting Darius's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying to work for a kimura but Darius is defending well.
Darius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Deiveiredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius is keeping the position for now.
Darius looking for a sweep. Not yet Darius, not yet.
Darius keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Darius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deiveiredo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deiveiredo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (6) vs (2) Deiveiredo#T6#
Deiveiredo pulls Darius in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Darius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deiveiredo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darius has Deiveiredo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (6) vs (4) Deiveiredo
Darius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deiveiredo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Darius is working from the bottom. #T7#
Deiveiredo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Darius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deiveiredo pulls his head out easily.
Deiveiredo trying to pass the guard but Darius defending well. #SUB#
Darius looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darius is pressing down on Deiveiredo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Deiveiredo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darius wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darius defends it well.
Darius is staying active underneath Deiveiredo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deiveiredo looking to pass the guard.
Darius controls Deiveiredo momentarily but Deiveiredo frees himself. #SUB#
Darius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deiveiredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Darius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Darius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been informed that Deiveiredo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Darius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darius keeping full guard, as Deiveiredo tries to pass.
Deiveiredo slips nicely into half guard.
Deiveiredo wants to take a breather but Darius is having none of it. #T10#
Darius manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Darius isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Deiveiredo stacks Darius on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Deiveiredo! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (6) vs (7) Deiveiredo
Darius tries to buck Deiveiredo off but Deiveiredo is having none of it.
Darius is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Darius is not content to let Deiveiredo control the position. #T11#
Darius gets back to half guard.
Darius trying to control but Deiveiredo postures up.
Darius wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Darius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deiveiredo pulls his head out easily.
Darius won't allow Deiveiredo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Darius actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darius sees it coming and defends easily.#T12#
Deiveiredo wants to free his trapped foot but Darius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darius wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Darius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Darius is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darius sees it coming and defends easily.
Deiveiredo is trying to control the action in half guard but Darius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Darius wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deiveiredo wants to free his trapped foot but Darius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Darius is working from the bottom.
Darius wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Deiveiredo is looking to stall here but Darius recovers full guard. #T14#
Darius controls Deiveiredo momentarily but Deiveiredo frees himself.
Darius pulls Deiveiredo in to control the position.
Darius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deiveiredo is one step ahead there.
Deiveiredo wants to pass the guard but Darius is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Deiveiredo is posturing up here but Darius has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Deiveiredo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Deiveiredo has to tap! Slick submission there by Darius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Darius!
Benny Darius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Figueson Deiveiredo was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Edward Sleon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Soriano moves into the clinch.
Sleon tries for a takedown but Soriano manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Soriano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sleon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sleon (0) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Sleon showing good submission defense here.
Sleon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Sleon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soriano. #SUB2#
Sleon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soriano gets his way!
#SUB2#
Sleon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soriano looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Sleon turns into Soriano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Sleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sleon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sleon has gone for a leg lock! Soriano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sleon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soriano defends well.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Soriano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soriano has managed to get both his arms back between Sleon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now.
Sleon seems keen to control Soriano's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Soriano preventing the sweep.
Sleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Soriano has gone for a leg lock! Sleon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soriano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (6) Soriano
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving.
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soriano wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sleon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB2#
Soriano looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soriano dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (8) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sleon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (8) Soriano
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard.
Soriano is looking to control Sleon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?
Soriano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving.
Sleon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
#SUB#
Sleon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soriano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soriano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soriano! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleon (6) vs (12) Soriano
Soriano trying to control the position but Sleon is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Sleon is defending well. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Sleon is defending well. #T8#
Soriano working away.
Sleon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soriano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back.
Soriano is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Soriano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (15) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sleon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sleon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Soriano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sleon has worked his arm free - good work by Sleon!
Sleon sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Soriano wants to pass to mount but Sleon is defending the position.
Soriano trying to control the pace.
Sleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleon.
Sleon is trying to control the position but Soriano postures up. #SUB2#
Soriano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sleon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sleon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (8) vs (15) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11##SUB#
Sleon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soriano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soriano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soriano! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleon (8) vs (19) Soriano
Sleon is looking to regain half guard here but Soriano keeps moving and retains side control.
Sleon is working hard here to advance position.
Sleon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soriano's best efforts.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soriano stalling away here and it's allowed Sleon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Soriano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (8) vs (22) Soriano
Soriano is looking to take a break and control but Sleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13##SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sleon defends it well. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for a kimura here but Sleon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Soriano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (10) vs (22) Soriano
Soriano is trying to keep Sleon in close.
Soriano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sleon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (10) vs (24) Soriano
Sleon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soriano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Soriano is keen to just control but Sleon is a slippery customer.
Sleon moves into full guard.
Soriano wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Soriano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 24 to 10.
A victorious Puna Soriano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rogan Josh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Josh clinches. #TD#
Josh wants the takedown. Leetoh is fighting it off but Josh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leetoh's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Josh (2) vs (0) Leetoh#SUB2#
Leetoh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Josh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leetoh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Josh has Leetoh in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Josh (2) vs (2) Leetoh
Josh is trying to control the position but Leetoh postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Josh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Josh (4) vs (2) Leetoh
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Josh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leetoh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leetoh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leetoh! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Josh (4) vs (6) Leetoh
Josh is trying to get back to half guard.
Josh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Leetoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Josh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Leetoh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leetoh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Josh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leetoh is pressing down on Josh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Josh is holding on for now.
Leetoh wants to take a breather but Josh is having none of it.
Josh trying to control here.
Leetoh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (4) vs (9) Leetoh#T2#
Josh working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Leetoh moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Josh has worked his arm free - good work by Josh!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Josh tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josh is working hard here to advance position.
Leetoh wants to control but Josh is keeping him busy.
Josh gets back to half guard.
Josh wants to improve his position but Leetoh is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Josh looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leetoh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Josh defends it well. #SUB2#
Leetoh is working for a kimura but Josh is defending it quite comfortably.
Josh is trying to maintain the position but Leetoh is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Josh moves into full guard.
Leetoh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leetoh trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leetoh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Josh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Josh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Josh! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Josh (8) vs (9) Leetoh
Josh trying to control the action but Leetoh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Josh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Josh looking to control but instead Leetoh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T5##SUB#
Josh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leetoh is just riding it out for now. Josh eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Josh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Josh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Josh 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.
#SUB2#
Leetoh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB#
Josh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leetoh defends it well. #SUB#
Josh seems to be working for a kimura but Leetoh defends the submission attempt.
Leetoh trying to hold on to Josh's head to control him but Josh postures up.
Josh trying to control from half guard but Leetoh is working away. #T7#
Leetoh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Josh is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Josh seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Josh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Josh 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.
#SUB#
Josh is looking for a kimura but Leetoh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Josh to get the leverage. #T8#
Leetoh wants to control but Josh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leetoh 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.#SUB#
Josh 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.
Leetoh is staying active underneath Josh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Josh prevents Leetoh from improving his position.
Josh is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Josh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leetoh has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Leetoh tries to roll over but Josh keeps him under control.#SUB#
Josh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leetoh sees it coming and defends easily.
Josh trying to control from half guard but Leetoh is working away.
Leetoh wants to control but Josh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leetoh is not content to let Josh control the position.
Josh tries to pass to full mount but Leetoh defends it. #T10#
Leetoh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Josh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leetoh gets full guard.#SUB2#
Leetoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Josh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Josh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leetoh wants to sweep here but Josh controlling him for the moment.
Leetoh working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Josh wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving.
Leetoh keeping full guard, as Josh tries to pass.
Leetoh has his hands on Josh's head, controlling the position.
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh wants to improve his position but instead Josh has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leetoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12##SUB2#
Josh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leetoh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Josh has managed to get both his arms back between Leetoh's legs - danger averted.
Josh looking to pass the guard.
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh wants to sweep but no luck.
Josh trying to control but Leetoh is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Josh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leetoh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leetoh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Josh (8) vs (11) Leetoh
Josh looking to control.
Leetoh wants to pass the guard but Josh is keeping the position.#T14#
Leetoh trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Josh trying to keep a closed guard but Leetoh is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Leetoh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Josh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Josh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Josh (10) vs (11) Leetoh
Josh tries to free his leg and advance position but Leetoh is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leetoh 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.
Josh wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leetoh wins on points by 11 to 10.
After winning the bout, Adiwang Leetoh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cardosi gets tackled into the cage by Bird. Bird maintains the clinch.
Bird tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardosi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cardosi is trying to trip Bird. He has hold of a leg but Bird is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bird (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Cardosi stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (0) vs (5) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bird is trying to escape and Cardosi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bird is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cardosi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
Our winner, Thiago Cardosi, 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.
Tim Bird was interviewed post fight and said 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'. |
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