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SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Lauren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauren tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
#TD#
Lauren feints and as Yoshida raises his hands in defense, Lauren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauren (2) vs (0) Yoshida
Lauren wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauren controls the pace.
Lauren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauren trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Lauren is really struggling to control Yoshida but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauren defends well.#SUB2#
Yoshida working for a triangle but Lauren defends it easily.
Lauren wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauren sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Lauren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lauren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshida working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lauren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lauren looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (2) vs (2) Yoshida#SUB#
Lauren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshida has passed into half guard!
Lauren controlling the position well.
Lauren wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the action but Lauren is working from the bottom.
Lauren trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
#SUB#
Lauren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Lauren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Lauren is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.
Lauren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lauren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lauren trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Lauren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauren swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Lauren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (4) vs (2) Yoshida
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Lauren controlling him for the moment.
Lauren tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard. #T7#
Lauren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lauren wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lauren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yoshida is tightening it up a little... Lauren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lauren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lauren taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Myuki Yoshida! |
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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 3 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lothbrok leaves Nutz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lothbrok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (0) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok gets to mount! Nutz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (6) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nutz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Lothbrok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz tries to reverse the position but Lothbrok maintains control.#SUB2#
Lothbrok working for a submission but Nutz is keeping him at bay.
Nutz tries to hold on but Lothbrok postures up.#SUB2#
Lothbrok jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nutz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nutz wants to control but Lothbrok postures up.
Nutz is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lothbrok has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nutz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lothbrok yanks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lothbrok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ragnar Lothbrok!
Whole Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all. '. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dubberly dives in and scores a takedown into Idaho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Dubberly
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.
Dubberly passes into half guard.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Dubberly tries to pass.
Idaho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (2) Dubberly
Idaho advances to half guard.
Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Dubberly controls Idaho momentarily but Idaho frees himself.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idaho advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (2) Dubberly
Idaho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (7) vs (2) Dubberly
Idaho pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Idaho moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (10) vs (2) Dubberly#SUB#
Idaho has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dubberly is in real trouble here. Idaho gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dubberly is tapping out! Idaho wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Idaho! |
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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 6 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trismegistus drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett has his hands on Trismegistus's head, controlling the position.
Trismegistus preventing the sweep.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trismegistus slips nicely into half guard.
Trismegistus slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Trismegistus has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trismegistus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Trismegistus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trismegistus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (0) Barnett#T2#
Trismegistus prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.
Trismegistus is looking to work his way around to Barnett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (11) vs (0) Barnett
Trismegistus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Trismegistus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnett doesn't escape.
Trismegistus gets his hands free as Barnett looks to control.
Trismegistus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trismegistus trying to control.#T4#
Trismegistus is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Trismegistus biding his time, controlling Barnett. #SUB#
Barnett fending off the submission attempt from Trismegistus.
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Trismegistus wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Trismegistus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnett doesn't escape. #T5#
Barnett is really stuck here.
Trismegistus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barnett trying to control the action but Trismegistus just sinks the hooks in.
Trismegistus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6##SUB#
Barnett 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 Trismegistus gets his way!
Barnett is in bad spot here.
Trismegistus controlling from the back.#SUB#
Trismegistus is persistently looking for the submission but Barnett is defending it well.
Trismegistus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnett's body.
Trismegistus is hanging on to Barnett's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Barnett prevents Trismegistus from getting a body triangle.
Trismegistus looking to hold on to the position here but Barnett rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Trismegistus postures up.
Trismegistus passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Trismegistus won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Trismegistus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett 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.
Trismegistus 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. #T10#
Barnett keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Trismegistus 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.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Trismegistus controlling him for the moment.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T11#
Trismegistus sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (11) vs (2) Barnett
Trismegistus 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: Trismegistus (13) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Trismegistus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (16) vs (2) Barnett
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Trismegistus maintains control.#T13#
Barnett tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (19) vs (2) Barnett
Trismegistus has good solid back control here.
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (19) vs (4) Barnett
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Yojizo Trismegistus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadrano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sadrano goes for a double leg but Sixty Five avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sixty Five continues to drive forward.
Sixty Five attempts a counter takedown but Sadrano avoids it well and moves away.
Sadrano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sixty Five seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Android Sixty Five has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arelvam Sadrano.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadrano.
Sadrano misses with a takedown attempt - Sixty Five sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sixty Five appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sixty Five keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sadrano fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sixty Five shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadrano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Sadrano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Sadrano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sixty Five. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sixty Five advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (0) Sadrano#SUB#
Sixty Five tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sixty Five has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sixty Five wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sixty Five has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sadrano is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sixty Five yanks on the arm and Sadrano is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sixty Five.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schlepper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dramos doesn't manage to clinch there - Schlepper circles away.
Dramos tries to clinch there but Schlepper circles away.
Schlepper dives in and grabs Dramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dramos pushes down on Schlepper's head and hops out.#TD#
Schlepper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dramos's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Dramos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos tries to get to full guard but Schlepper has control of the leg. #SUB#
Schlepper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dramos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (2) Dramos
Schlepper working a defensive guard but Dramos passes into half guard.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dramos in particular looking to stall.
Dramos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Dramos trying to mount his opponent but Schlepper defends it.
Schlepper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schlepper tries to get out of the position.
Dramos wants to control but Schlepper is keeping him busy.
Schlepper wants to control but Dramos is keeping busy.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but Dramos is controlling well.
#T2#
Schlepper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schlepper trying to control but Dramos postures up.
Dramos trying to mount his opponent but Schlepper defends it.
Schlepper is staying active underneath Dramos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schlepper manages to get to full guard.
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Dramos passes into half guard.
Dramos is pressing down on Schlepper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schlepper is holding on for now.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dramos is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Dramos is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schlepper is controlling Dramos's trapped leg to prevent Dramos from advancing to side control.
Schlepper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schlepper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dramos is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Schlepper wants to get back to full guard.
Dramos is looking to advance position but Schlepper won't allow it.
Schlepper is looking for a sweep. Dramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlepper trying to control here.
Dramos prevents Schlepper from improving his position.
Schlepper is trying to maintain the position but Dramos is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dramos in particular looking to stall.
Dramos is looking to take a break and control but Schlepper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlepper wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Dramos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schlepper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schlepper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schlepper.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos stopping the sweep attempt from Schlepper.
Dramos trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Schlepper has control of Dramos's left arm, preventing Dramos from doing any damage. #T6#
Dramos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schlepper keeping full guard, as Dramos tries to pass.
Dramos stopping the sweep attempt from Schlepper.
Dramos is pushing down on Schlepper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlepper is fighting to maintain full guard but Dramos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Schlepper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Schlepper trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Dramos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schlepper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dramos.
Schlepper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlepper 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: Schlepper (4) vs (2) Dramos
Dramos won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount. #T8#
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlepper trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Schlepper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dramos is trying to control but can't.
Schlepper stalling. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back.
Schlepper is looking to advance position but Dramos won't allow it. #T9#
Schlepper controlling the pace. #SUB#
Schlepper is looking for a kimura but Dramos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlepper to get the leverage.
Dramos moves into full guard.
Dramos controls Schlepper momentarily but Schlepper frees himself. #SUB2#
Dramos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dramos is adopting a defensive guard.
Schlepper pushes down on Dramos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlepper is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlepper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dramos won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Schlepper is taking a breather. Dramos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schlepper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dramos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dramos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schlepper prevents Dramos from improving his position.#SUB#
Schlepper is looking for a kimura but Dramos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlepper to get the leverage.
Schlepper is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Schlepper is proving a slippery customer.
Dramos has his hands on Schlepper's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Dramos controls Schlepper momentarily but Schlepper frees himself.
Schlepper trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Schlepper advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (7) vs (2) Dramos
Dramos is looking to reverse the position.
Schlepper tries to move to mount but Dramos blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Schlepper stalls from top position.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Dramos is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Dramos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Schlepper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dramos tries to get to full guard but Schlepper has control of the leg.
Dramos trying to control here.
Dramos gets back to full guard.
Dramos looking to control.
#SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Schlepper defends easily.
#T14#
Dramos keeping full guard, as Schlepper tries to pass.
Dramos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlepper manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (7) vs (4) Dramos
Schlepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dramos is one step ahead there.
Dramos postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper wants to control the position but Dramos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dramos is keen to just control but Schlepper is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlepper takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Huug Schlepper made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Juliano Dramos spoke after the fight, saying 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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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 4 wins and 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Plant gets a clinch. #TD#
Dresner has hold of one of Plant's legs. Plant is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Plant
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Dresner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresner is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresner is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T1#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Plant defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.
Dresner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Dresner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
Dresner controlling his opponent. #T3#
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Plant is in no mood to give up.
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Dresner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plant gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Plant
Plant trying to control.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for the choke from the back position but Dresner is controlling his hands well.
Plant is looking to control Dresner but Dresner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Plant won't let him. #T5#
Dresner is really stuck here.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Plant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Plant tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plant prevents Dresner from getting the reversal.#T6#
Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Plant has control of Dresner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dresner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner regains half guard.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away. #T7#
Plant controlling the action here.
Plant uses his free foot to push down on Dresner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dresner. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (7) Plant
Dresner holds on for dear life.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dresner is holding on tight.
Plant wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB2#
Plant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresner sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T9#
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Dresner is not content to let Plant control the position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dresner defends it well.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy. #T11#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner is controlling Plant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dresner is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dresner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Plant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (10) Plant
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner controlling the position for now.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plant to get the leverage.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it. #T14##SUB2#
Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plant looks winded!
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner has his hands clasped together around Plant's back. He's all about the action.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Edison shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (0) vs (2) White
White content to control rather than advance.
White wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard. #SUB2#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
White is stalling here. Edison is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! White seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Edison has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (4) vs (2) White#T2#
White is trying to control Edison's posture but Edison avoids it.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edison is controlling the pace.
White is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White trying to control here.
#SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
White is looking to control Edison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
Edison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White moves into full guard.
#T5#
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6##SUB2#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
#SUB2#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7##SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (7) vs (2) White
White is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
White is trying to control Edison's posture but Edison avoids it.
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (7) vs (4) White
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edison sees it coming and defends easily.
Edison controlling the position for now.
Edison is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edison has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (9) vs (4) White
White managing to control the position.
White looking to control.
#T10##SUB2#
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edison passes into half guard.
Edison moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (12) vs (4) White
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Edison has a good base and remains in mount.
White tries to lock up and control but Edison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Edison controlling the pace for now.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edison controlling the pace for now.
White wants to hold on but Edison pushes him away.#T12#
White gets back to half guard.
Edison stalling.
White wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
White is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Edison jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (15) vs (4) White
White is trying to improve his position.
White is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Edison is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (17) vs (4) White#T14#
White is trying desperately to improve position.
White tries to improve his position but instead Edison has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Edison (20) vs (4) White
Edison trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White doesn't escape.
I really don't envy White right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
In defeat, Ray White stepped up to the mic, saying 'No sweat, this aint even a loss to me- closer to a warm up. Ya'll not on the same level as me forreal you'd get torn up, I'm born to crash parties and ego's, see I'm born tough, so back up or getcha a** crushed like a chick on pornhub.'. |
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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 25 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.#TD#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chancel regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Chancel
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Chancel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Chai is really stuck here.
#T1#
Chai trying to control the hands but Chancel breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Chai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chancel's arms.
Chancel avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai tries to escape but Chancel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chancel is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chancel trying to control.
Chai trying to control the hands but Chancel won't let him.
Chancel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai can't escape the position.
#T2#
Chai trying to control but not successfully.
Chancel is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chancel keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Chancel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chancel gets his hands free as Chai looks to control.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Chancel to control.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chancel wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T3#
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chancel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai turns into Chancel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Chancel
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Chai advances to half guard.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Chai is thwarting Chancel's attempts to control the position.
Chai is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is taking a breather. Chancel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chai.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai stalling.
Chancel tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T7#
Chai not doing much here.
Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Chancel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai 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. #SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position. #T9#
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Chancel is defending well. #T10#
Chancel tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chancel is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (12) vs (4) Chancel
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.
Chancel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai controlling his opponent. #T11#
Chancel just holding on.
Chancel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chancel tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T12#
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (4) Chancel
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.#T13#
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Chai is taking a breather. Chancel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chai continues to stall.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Olyksandr Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Goble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kersikov.#TD2#
Kersikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goble wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov prevents Goble from getting the reversal.#T1#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov tries to take Goble's back but instead Goble uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Goble won't allow it.
Goble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Devil’s Playground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Goble gets full guard.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kersikov postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goble seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#T4#
Goble 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: Goble (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov 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.
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.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Goble is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
#T7#
Goble controlling the action here.
Kersikov trying to control but Goble postures up.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T8#
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T11#
Kersikov wants to control but Goble passes easily into half guard.
Goble is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Goble trying to control the pace.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T13#
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Goble not doing much here.
#T14#
Kersikov wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (5) Kersikov
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Goble is heads and Kersikov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 5.
Nykolai Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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