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SSG 162 Beat The Man 4 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Okada Kazuchika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lin Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazuchika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (2) Lin Wang
Kazuchika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazuchika is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
Lin Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazuchika is retaining full guard.
Kazuchika looking to control.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuchika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazuchika is keeping the position for now.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Kazuchika is really struggling to control Lin Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika keeping moving, preventing Lin Wang from controlling successfully.
Kazuchika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Kazuchika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazuchika keeping full guard, as Lin Wang tries to pass.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kazuchika.
Lin Wang 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.
Kazuchika is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
#SUB#
Kazuchika has his foot on Lin Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
Lin Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lin Wang drops back looking for a leg! Kazuchika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kazuchika manages to kick Lin Wang off! Lin Wang jumps back into Kazuchika's guard.
Lin Wang trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lin Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kazuchika lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazuchika (2) vs (2) Lin Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuchika trying to control but Lin Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lin Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazuchika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazuchika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazuchika wants to control from the top but Lin Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kazuchika is posturing up here but Lin Wang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kazuchika tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kazuchika has to tap! Slick submission there by Lin Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dang Lin Wang!
Dang Lin Wang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driscoll Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driscoll Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Takeshi counters with a shoot takedown. Driscoll Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
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.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Driscoll Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.
Takeshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#T2#
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driscoll Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll Jr is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi wants to pass to mount but Driscoll Jr is defending the position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Takeshi seems content to control.
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Driscoll Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
Driscoll Jr has given up his back. Will we see Takeshi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (0) Driscoll Jr#SUB#
Driscoll Jr 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 Takeshi gets his way!
#SUB#
Takeshi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Driscoll Jr is doing well to defend. Takeshi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Driscoll Jr is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
A victorious Matsuda Takeshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Velasco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Velasco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnett (0) vs (4) Velasco
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Velasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #SUB2#
Velasco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to buck Velasco off but Velasco is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Velasco is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Velasco seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Velasco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (7) Velasco
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett prevents Velasco from moving into mount.
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#SUB2#
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (4) vs (7) Velasco
Velasco turns into Barnett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (9) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Velasco slips nicely into half guard.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett pulls Velasco in to control the position.
Velasco is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasco has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco preventing the sweep.
Barnett controls Velasco momentarily but Velasco frees himself.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Velasco controlling him for the moment.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T6#
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Barnett moves into full guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasco is one step ahead there.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Velasco drops back looking for a leg! Barnett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnett manages to kick Velasco off! Velasco jumps back into Barnett's guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Velasco 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.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (9) Velasco
Barnett wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Velasco is keeping the position.
Velasco 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.#T10#
Barnett passes into half guard.
Velasco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (6) vs (13) Velasco
Barnett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnett controlling the position well.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Velasco seems content to control.#T11#
Velasco trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it. #SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Barnett controlling the position.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Velasco looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Velasco trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Velasco has control of the leg.
Velasco tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Barnett trying to control but Velasco postures up.
Barnett has his hands clasped together around Velasco's back. He's all about the action.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Velasco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasco has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velasco wins on points by 13 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Gabriel Velasco made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 2 wins and 7 losses; Lieb Fraumilch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fraumilch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ngannou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fraumilch is in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fraumilch (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fraumilch controls the pace.
Ngannou looking to control.
Fraumilch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fraumilch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fraumilch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Fraumilch postures up.
Fraumilch pushing down on Ngannou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraumilch is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it. #T1#
Ngannou tries to roll over but Fraumilch keeps him under control.
Fraumilch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fraumilch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Fraumilch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Ngannou is trying to keep Fraumilch in close.
Fraumilch stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fraumilch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fraumilch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ngannou for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fraumilch defends it easily.
Fraumilch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Fraumilch content to stall in guard here.
Fraumilch pushing down on Ngannou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fraumilch.
Ngannou is pressing down on Fraumilch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fraumilch 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. #T4##SUB2#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fraumilch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Fraumilch postures up.
Ngannou being controlled here, momentarily.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fraumilch is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Fraumilch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fraumilch won't allow Ngannou to sweep him here.
Fraumilch tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Fraumilch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou looking to control.
Fraumilch controlling from the top position.
Ngannou looking to control.
#T6##SUB2#
Ngannou looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fraumilch has picked Ngannou up and slammed him! Ngannou can't keep hold of the triangle and Fraumilch manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (5) vs (0) Ngannou
Fraumilch just content to control the position.
Fraumilch working away.
Fraumilch staying calm.
Ngannou wants to control but Fraumilch postures up.#T7#
Fraumilch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ngannou's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ngannou is not content to let Fraumilch control the position. #SUB#
Fraumilch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ngannou, who protects the arm well.
Fraumilch working away.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face as Fraumilch controls the position.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.#T8#
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Fraumilch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou 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: Fraumilch (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Ngannou trying to control from half guard but Fraumilch is working away. #SUB2#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fraumilch is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold.
Fraumilch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Ngannou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fraumilch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ngannou 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! Fraumilch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jardani Jovanovich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Jovanovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jovanovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Barnes pushes Jovanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jovanovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jovanovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jardani Jovanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Jovanovich looking for a takedown.
Jovanovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Jovanovich has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Jovanovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jovanovich enables Barnes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jovanovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jovanovich (0) vs (2) Barnes
Jovanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jovanovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Jovanovich pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jovanovich is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jovanovich (2) vs (2) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jovanovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jovanovich passes into half guard. #T2#
Barnes is not content to let Jovanovich control the position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Jovanovich is controlling well.
Barnes won't allow Jovanovich to pass to mount.
Barnes is staying active underneath Jovanovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to hold on to Jovanovich's head to control him but Jovanovich postures up.
Jovanovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jovanovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Jovanovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jovanovich stalling.
Barnes is pressing down on Jovanovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jovanovich looking to pass the guard.
Jovanovich 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.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Jovanovich wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jovanovich from controlling successfully.
Jovanovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Jovanovich stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jovanovich is aware though and is defending well.
Jovanovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Jovanovich defends it easily.
Jovanovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jovanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Jovanovich trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Jovanovich forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jovanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jovanovich looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jovanovich defends well.
Jovanovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jovanovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T7#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jovanovich looking to pass the guard.
Jovanovich trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to keep Jovanovich in close.
#T8#
Jovanovich 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.
Jovanovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jovanovich (5) vs (2) Barnes
Jovanovich happy to just control the position for now.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Jovanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jovanovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jovanovich trying to control the pace.
Barnes wants to control but Jovanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Jovanovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
Jovanovich trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Jovanovich passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jovanovich (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Jovanovich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jovanovich's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jovanovich (8) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes pushing down on Jovanovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jovanovich still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jovanovich has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jovanovich (12) vs (4) Barnes
Jovanovich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Jovanovich stalling.
Jovanovich wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jovanovich passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jovanovich (15) vs (4) Barnes
Jovanovich prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Jovanovich content just to control the position here. #T12#
Barnes wants to hold on but Jovanovich pushes him away.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jovanovich wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Jovanovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jovanovich looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jovanovich controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jovanovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Jovanovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jovanovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Jovanovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jovanovich (18) vs (4) Barnes
Jovanovich really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnes.#SUB#
Jovanovich is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well. #T14#
Jovanovich has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Jovanovich avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jovanovich's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jovanovich slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Jovanovich breaks the grip.
Barnes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jovanovich.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jovanovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovanovich takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lester Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Idaho tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Idaho avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Idaho moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Idaho jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Green is trying to pull guard but Idaho has him pressed against the cage.
Green jumps guard but Idaho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Green tries to pull guard but Idaho won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Idaho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Green uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green controlling from the top position. #T1#
Green trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green passes into half guard.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Green advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (3) vs (0) Idaho#SUB#
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green controls the position from side control.
Green wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Green trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Green controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Idaho is not content to let Green control the position.
Idaho can't do much from the bottom here.
Green trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho is trying to escape the position but Green is controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Green goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Idaho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Green but great work by Idaho. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Green (3) vs (4) Idaho
Idaho looking to control but instead Green has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is working for a submission of some sort.
Green gets full guard.#SUB#
Idaho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Idaho has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Green keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Idaho is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Idaho trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Idaho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Idaho won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho preventing the sweep. #T6##SUB#
Green has his foot on Idaho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idaho works his way back into a safe position though.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Idaho has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Green (3) vs (7) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Idaho wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
What's Green going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Green regains half guard.#T7#
Idaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green controlling the position well.
Green trying to control but Idaho postures up.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green is in trouble now - Idaho has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (3) vs (10) Idaho
Green tries to lock up and control but Idaho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Green manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Idaho is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green keeping control of the position.
Green gets full guard.
Green is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Idaho trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green controls Idaho momentarily but Idaho frees himself.
Idaho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Idaho wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Green working a defensive guard but Idaho passes into half guard.
Idaho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Idaho is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Green doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Idaho is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Green is pressing down on Idaho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green has control of Idaho's left arm, preventing Idaho from doing any damage. #SUB#
Green is looking for a triangle but Idaho pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Idaho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (3) vs (13) Idaho
Idaho with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T12#
Idaho avoids the attempt from Green to control.
Idaho controlling his opponent.
Green is looking to improve his position but Idaho isn't that keen on the idea.
Idaho trying to control but Green is having none of it. #T13#
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green wants to control but Idaho is having none of it.
Idaho trying to control but Green is having none of it. #T14#
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
Green wants to control but Idaho is having none of it.
Idaho prevents Green from getting the reversal.
Green regains half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Idaho keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Green has his hands clasped together around Idaho's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho wins on points by 13 to 3. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trismegistus but Trismegistus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trismegistus leaves Moly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yojizo Trismegistus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.#TD#
Trismegistus 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: Trismegistus (4) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
Trismegistus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moly trying to remain calm as Trismegistus controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Moly is defending well.
Moly keeps Trismegistus under control for a moment.#T1#
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trismegistus taking a breather here. #T2#
Trismegistus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (6) vs (0) Moly
Moly wants to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Moly is looking to get to half guard.
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Moly wants to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.#T3#
Trismegistus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (9) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Trismegistus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Trismegistus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Moly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
Moly trying to control but not successfully.
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
Moly wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Trismegistus tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Trismegistus is controlling the position but Moly somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.
Moly is in trouble now - Trismegistus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (12) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Moly to control.#T6#
Trismegistus looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus wants to take Moly's back here but Moly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here. #T7#
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Moly stops Trismegistus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Moly gets back to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it.
Trismegistus stalling.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Trismegistus sits in half guard.
Moly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Moly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus passes into half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Trismegistus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (15) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Moly is defending well.
Trismegistus slows the pace down.
Trismegistus wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T11#
Trismegistus tries to pass to full mount but Moly defends it.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Trismegistus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trismegistus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Trismegistus is taking a breather. Moly 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.#SUB#
Trismegistus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trismegistus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trismegistus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trismegistus (15) vs (4) Moly
Moly has the hooks in. Trismegistus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moly is not going to allow Trismegistus to sit and survive in this position. #T13##SUB2#
Moly looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Moly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Trismegistus is defending well though. Moly let's go of the attempt for now.
Trismegistus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Moly looking for the RNC.
Moly keeps control of the position as Trismegistus tries to break free.
#T14#
Moly doesn't have the hooks in and Trismegistus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (17) vs (4) Moly
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trismegistus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moly. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (20) vs (4) Moly
Trismegistus trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Yojizo Trismegistus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 23 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frederick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snowstrinski circles away.
Snowstrinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Snowstrinski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frederick's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Frederick#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Frederick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage.
Snowstrinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Frederick! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Frederick
Snowstrinski works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (8) vs (0) Frederick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snowstrinski has got his arm under Frederick's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Frederick has spun round into Snowstrinski's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (2) Frederick
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frederick throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Snowstrinski's body to avoid the submission. Snowstrinski has instead reached around Frederick's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Snowstrinski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Olaf Snowstrinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.
Ibrahim stuffs the takedown attempt from Dresner. Dresner gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahim wants it to stay on the feet.
Dresner shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibrahim sprawls well. He's pushed Dresner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Dresner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dresner. #TD2#
Ibrahim looking to score a takedown here. Dresner is defending well but Ibrahim drives through and ends up in Dresner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim has Dresner pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahim is just riding it out for now. Dresner eventually gives up the hold.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it. #T2#
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Dresner's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard. #T3#
Dresner is looking to advance position but Ibrahim won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard but Dresner has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.
Dresner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibrahim, who protects the arm well.
Ibrahim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dresner's best efforts.
Dresner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T5#
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Ibrahim#T7#
Ibrahim passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
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.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Dresner recovers full guard.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dresner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibrahim controlling the action here. #T10#
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibrahim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim 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.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ibrahim controlling Dresner's posture.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dresner has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Dresner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position. #SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Dresner prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here. #T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.#SUB#
Dresner 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.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Christian Dresner 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 London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Chai to control.#T4#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T5#
Chai is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
Chai is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Kersikov#T7#
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Chai wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Chai tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Chai manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (13) Kersikov#T8#
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Chai wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Chai is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
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.#SUB#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms. #SUB#
Kersikov fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #T9#
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Good control from Chai.#T10#
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Chai looking for the RNC.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chai off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T12#
Chai is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov tries to control Chai's body but Chai pushes him off. Kersikov squirms to his side and now Chai has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (9) vs (13) Kersikov#T13#
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
#T14#
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kersikov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kersikov for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 9.
A very excited looking Nykolai Kersikov 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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