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SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Caius Cosades Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Bill Lauren!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cosades Jr has Lauren up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Cosades Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Lauren trying to control but Cosades Jr is working from the bottom.
Lauren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (0) vs (3) Lauren
Cosades Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lauren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lauren's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cosades Jr manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades Jr keeping full guard, as Lauren tries to pass. #T1#
Cosades Jr wants to sweep here but Lauren controlling him for the moment.
Lauren trying to move into half guard but instead Cosades Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades Jr (2) vs (3) Lauren
Lauren keeping full guard, as Cosades Jr tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lauren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cosades Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cosades Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauren is keeping the position for now.
Cosades Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (5) vs (3) Lauren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lauren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cosades Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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Lauren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lauren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades Jr. #SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lauren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades Jr. #SUB#
Cosades Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lauren sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Cosades Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lauren is looking to control Cosades Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lauren avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cosades Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Lauren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Lauren trying to get back to full guard but Cosades Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (8) vs (3) Lauren
Lauren is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosades Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Lauren defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosades Jr.
Lauren is looking to get to half guard.
Lauren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades Jr is working for a kimura but Lauren is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Lauren wants to control but Cosades Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lauren defends it well. #SUB#
Cosades Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Lauren is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Lauren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cosades Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (11) vs (3) Lauren
Lauren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lauren is pressing down on Cosades Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lauren keeping full guard, as Cosades Jr tries to pass.
Cosades Jr pushing down on Lauren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lauren trying to hold on to Cosades Jr's head to control him but Cosades Jr postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Cosades Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Lauren is looking to improve his position.
Lauren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lauren.
Cosades Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lauren working a defensive guard but Cosades Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (14) vs (3) Lauren#T9##SUB#
Cosades Jr tries for a kimura but Lauren is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Lauren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cosades Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lauren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10##SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking for a kimura but Lauren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades Jr to get the leverage.
Lauren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cosades Jr advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lauren reverses the position - he's now on top in Cosades Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades Jr (14) vs (5) Lauren
Cosades Jr 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.
Lauren passes into half guard. #T11#
Cosades Jr moves into full guard.
Lauren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Cosades Jr working for a triangle but Lauren defends it easily.
Lauren wants to control from the top but Cosades Jr keeps moving. #T12#
Lauren works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauren pulls his head out easily.
Cosades Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Lauren sits in half guard.
Lauren tries to pass to full mount but Cosades Jr defends it.
Lauren slows the pace down in half guard. #T13##SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauren pulls his head out easily.
Cosades Jr is not content to let Lauren control the position.#SUB#
Cosades Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauren trying to control from half guard but Cosades Jr is working away. #T14##SUB2#
Lauren is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauren pulls his head out easily.
Lauren is keen to just control but Cosades Jr is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cosades Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Lauren is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades Jr takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
An out of breath Caius Cosades Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simmons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (4) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mondiou prevents Simmons from improving position.
Mondiou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Mondiou is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondiou defends it well.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Mondiou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simmons works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (7) vs (0) Mondiou
Simmons working away.
Mondiou is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondiou wants to control but Simmons postures up.#T2#
Mondiou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Simmons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mondiou is trying to improve his position.
Simmons trying to control the position but Mondiou is working away.
Mondiou regains half guard.#SUB#
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working. #T3#
Mondiou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondiou holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a triangle here but Simmons uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (10) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondiou keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondiou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondiou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Mondiou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Simmons sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondiou actively working from the bottom here.
Mondiou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons postures up.
Mondiou managing to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
Mondiou controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself. #SUB2#
Mondiou looking for subs off his back but Simmons has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simmons is keen to just control but Mondiou is a slippery customer.
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Simmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondiou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simmons is keen to just control but Mondiou is a slippery customer.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Mondiou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.
Mondiou is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondiou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simmons prevents Mondiou from improving his position.#SUB#
Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondiou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons. #SUB#
Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondiou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons. #T9#
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Simmons passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (13) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou is trying to escape the mount.
Mondiou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondiou trying to get back to full guard but Simmons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (16) vs (0) Mondiou
Simmons looking to control but Mondiou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondiou is looking to improve his position but Simmons isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondiou is looking to get to half guard.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons looking to control but Mondiou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondiou is working to get back to half guard.
Simmons trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Mondiou regains half guard.
Mondiou wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Mondiou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #T13#
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons 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. #SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mondiou working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Simmons 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simmons takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Norris Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yoshida rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshida walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Yoshida
Yoshida is taking a breather. Andersson 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.
Yoshida is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yoshida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Yoshida sits in half guard.
Yoshida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andersson is concentrating on defense, preventing Yoshida from advancing position. #T3#
Yoshida is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoshida controlling the pace.
Andersson keeping control of the position.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?#T4#
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
It looks like Yoshida might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yoshida is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida controlling the pace.
Yoshida is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now. #T6#
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but Andersson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yoshida to get the leverage. #T8#
Andersson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Yoshida sits in half guard.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Andersson wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Andersson is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson is controlling Yoshida's trapped leg to prevent Yoshida from advancing to side control.
Yoshida wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?#T10#
Yoshida wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Andersson defends the submission attempt.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoshida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yoshida wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?#T12#
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Andersson defends it. #T13#
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson is trying to control but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Yoshida#T14##SUB2#
Yoshida has hold of Andersson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andersson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andersson tries to hold on but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshida controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 4 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Nutz circles away easily#CL#
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonzela Franco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Whole Nutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is trying to drag Nutz to the mat but Nutz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz can't get the takedown.
Nutz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonzela Franco smiles and moves away.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Nutz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Nutz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Nutz is looking to counter the offense by Bonzela Franco and move into the clinch.#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Bonzela Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Nutz tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonzela Franco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nutz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonzela Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nutz tries to pull guard but Bonzela Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Nutz drops back down to his feet.
Nutz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Nutz jumps guard and drags Bonzela Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nutz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonzela Franco escapes and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (0) vs (3) Bonzela Franco
Nutz tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonzela Franco slows the pace down.
Bonzela Franco advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (5) Bonzela Franco
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Bonzela Franco's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz tries to improve his position but Bonzela Franco has taken his back! Bonzela Franco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nutz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bonzela Franco pushes Nutz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ismael Ferreira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Ferreira . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston leaves Ferreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Marston tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marston circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Marston tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Marston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferreira (0) vs (2) Marston#T1#
Marston stays in close to Ferreira 's body and controls the position.
Marston passes Ferreira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
Marston stalling. #SUB#
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferreira is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Brawlers that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Marston works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (0) vs (5) Marston#T4#
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
Marston has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferreira (0) vs (7) Marston
Ferreira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ferreira (0) vs (10) Marston#SUB2#
Marston looking to break Ferreira 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferreira remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marston will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Ferreira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've been informed that Marston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Ferreira wants to escape the position.
Ferreira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferreira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferreira tries to get out of the position.
Ferreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Marston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Ferreira is looking to get to half guard.
Marston content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira prevents Marston from taking his back.
Marston controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Ferreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ferreira is holding on tight.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferreira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard but Marston has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (0) vs (13) Marston
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
Marston gets to mount! Ferreira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferreira (0) vs (15) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here. #T8#
Ferreira is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston controlling his opponent.
Marston prevents Ferreira from getting the reversal.
Marston controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Ferreira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferreira has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ferreira (0) vs (18) Marston
Good control from Marston.
Ferreira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferreira doesn't escape.
Ferreira can't escape the position.
Marston is trying to stick to Ferreira 's back but Ferreira is turning into Marston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferreira . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (18) Marston
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Marston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marston 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.#T11#
Marston 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: Ferreira (2) vs (20) Marston#SUB#
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Marston is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back.
Marston uses his free foot to push down on Ferreira 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferreira . Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (2) vs (23) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ferreira (2) vs (26) Marston#T13#
Ferreira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Marston is trying to stick to Ferreira 's back but Ferreira is turning into Marston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferreira . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (4) vs (26) Marston
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira is one step ahead there.
Marston managing to control the position. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (4) vs (28) Marston
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (4) vs (31) Marston
Marston moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferreira (4) vs (33) Marston
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston is looking to work his way around to Ferreira 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 33 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 23 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hageman gets a clinch.
Spanks tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Hageman manages to pull guard.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Hageman
Hageman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Hageman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hageman is controlling Spanks's posture.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Spanks controlling him for the moment.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Spanks stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T2#
Spanks is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (6) Hageman#SUB2#
Hageman looking for a guillotine from mount but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Hageman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hageman but it's paid off an Spanks is forced to tap! Nice work by Hageman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Hageman! |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slamister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gascon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Slamister counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slamister (2) vs (0) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.
Gascon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister looking to pass the guard.
Gascon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Slamister preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gascon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slamister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (2) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon passes into half guard.
Slamister moves into full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slamister is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard.
Gascon is pressing down on Slamister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slamister is holding on for now. #T3#
Slamister gets full guard.
Gascon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Slamister wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gascon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Gascon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slamister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slamister is holding on to half guard well.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Slamister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slamister is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Slamister is not content to let Gascon control the position.#T5#
Slamister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamister is retaining full guard.
Gascon pushes down on Slamister's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascon is looking to advance position but Slamister won't allow it.
Slamister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Gascon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (4) vs (2) Gascon
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Gascon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slamister rolls with it to try and escape but Gascon cranks on the arm and Slamister is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Gascon! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Marden persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Chai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Marden
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Marden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is really struggling to control Marden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Marden
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marden is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Marden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden holds on, trying desperately to control.
Marden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marden is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marden wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#T2#
Chai trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chai is staying active.#SUB#
Chai has control of Marden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Marden moves into full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage. #T4#
Marden being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Marden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Marden#T5#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to improve position but can't.
Marden holding on.#T6#
Marden tries to improve position but can't.
Chai working away.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden regains half guard.#T7##SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Marden
Marden 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 (13) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Marden working for the choke.
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Chai won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.#SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marden! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (10) Marden#SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T9#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is trying to control but Marden passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (13) Marden
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (17) vs (13) Marden
Marden trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Marden won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Chai trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Marden defends it.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Marden doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (20) vs (13) Marden
Marden 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 (20) vs (17) Marden#T12##SUB2#
Marden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Marden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chai for a finish.
Chai is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chai for a finish. #T13#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Marden keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Marden has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Chai tries to break free.
#T14#
Marden wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai tries to roll but Marden sticks to his back.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marden gets his hands free as Chai looks to control. #SUB2#
Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 17.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang leaves Laulhere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laulhere fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kuang rushes Laulhere and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Laulhere lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuang is pulling down on Laulhere's head. It's preventing any offense from Laulhere, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Laulhere stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Kuang controls Laulhere momentarily but Laulhere frees himself.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere is pulling down on Kuang's head to control his posture.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere has his hands clasped together around Kuang's back. He's all about the action.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Laulhere is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuang from advancing to side control.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuang controlling from mount. #T3#
Laulhere holds on to Kuang as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Kuang's attempts to control the action.
Kuang content just to control the position here.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.#T4#
Kuang looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Kuang is looking to work his way around to Laulhere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere working to try and regain half guard.
Kuang trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (5) vs (4) Laulhere#T5#
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (7) vs (4) Laulhere
Kuang trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Kuang postures up.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (10) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuang uses his free foot to push down on Laulhere's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laulhere. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (13) vs (4) Laulhere
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.
Laulhere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (16) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Kuang controlling from the back.
Laulhere prevents Kuang from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere tries to escape the position.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuang keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Kuang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free.
Laulhere needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kuang keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Kuang has good solid back control here.
Kuang wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.#T9#
Laulhere tries to escape but Kuang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laulhere just trying to survive but Kuang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laulhere tries to break free.
Kuang gets his hands free as Laulhere looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuang controlling the positon.#SUB#
Laulhere showing good submission defense here.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T10#
Kuang trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Laulhere defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms.
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laulhere breaks Kuang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (16) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Laulhere won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang has control of Laulhere's left arm, preventing Laulhere from doing any damage.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Kuang keeping control of the position. #T14#
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuang sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuang has his hands clasped together around Laulhere's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ultimate Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Warrior clinches.
Bremner jumps guard but Warrior stands there with Bremner around his waist. Bremner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Warrior lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warrior (2) vs (0) Bremner
Warrior preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Warrior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Warrior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard.
Bremner is pressing down on Warrior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Warrior controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bremner working for a triangle but Warrior defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warrior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bremner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warrior forces his way into half guard.
Bremner won't allow Warrior to pass to mount.
Bremner moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warrior trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Warrior stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warrior defends it easily.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Warrior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bremner moves into full guard.
Warrior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (5) vs (0) Bremner#T3#
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (5) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior 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: Warrior (7) vs (2) Bremner#SUB#
Warrior is working for a submission of some sort.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
#SUB#
Warrior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bremner defends it well.
Warrior is looking to advance position but Bremner won't allow it. #T4#
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Warrior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
Warrior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (10) vs (2) Bremner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner is controlling an arm, preventing Warrior from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Warrior moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Warrior (13) vs (2) Bremner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Warrior working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Warrior's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Warrior is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bremner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Warrior is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Warrior looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Warrior working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Warrior working for a choke but Bremner is defending well.
I really don't envy Bremner right now.
Bremner breaks Warrior's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (13) vs (4) Bremner#T6##SUB#
Warrior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warrior is keeping the position for now.
Bremner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner pushes down on Warrior's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Bremner 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.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Warrior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bremner is working away from the top position though.
Warrior tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Bremner is trying to control. Warrior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warrior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Warrior has his foot on Bremner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bremner works his way back into a safe position though.
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (15) vs (4) Bremner
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Warrior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warrior stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.#T8#
Warrior pushing down on Bremner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Warrior is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner won't allow Warrior to pass to mount. #SUB#
Warrior seems to be working for a kimura but Bremner defends the submission attempt.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Warrior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Warrior wants to work for an arm triangle but Bremner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bremner is pressing down on Warrior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bremner is pulling down on Warrior's head. It's preventing any offense from Warrior, at least for the moment.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Warrior tries to pass. #T9#
Warrior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard.
Warrior is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warrior is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bremner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warrior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Warrior pushes down on Bremner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warrior pulls his head out easily.
Bremner gets back to full guard.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Warrior postures up.
Bremner 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.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Warrior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warrior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bremner controls Warrior momentarily but Warrior frees himself.
Warrior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard. #T11#
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Warrior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warrior controlling the action here.
Bremner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bremner.
Bremner trying to control the position.
Warrior advances to half guard. #SUB#
Warrior is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warrior to get the leverage.
Warrior works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (18) vs (4) Bremner
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bremner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
Warrior wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warrior pulls his head out easily.
Warrior trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it. #T13#
Warrior is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warrior wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner won't allow Warrior to pass to mount.
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working. #SUB#
Warrior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warrior works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (21) vs (4) Bremner#T14##SUB#
Warrior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bremner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bremner stops Warrior from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Warrior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Warrior takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Warrior (24) vs (4) Bremner
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior is trying to stick to Bremner's back but Bremner is turning into Warrior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Warrior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bremner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (24) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warrior takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
A very excited looking Ultimate Warrior rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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