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SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Arethan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Arethan is trying to trip Mauricio. He has hold of a leg but Mauricio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arethan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan pushing down on Mauricio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mauricio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arethan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mauricio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mauricio is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio gets full guard.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.#T1#
Mauricio looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio is trying to hold Arethan in close to prevent damage but Arethan has managed to pass into half guard.
Mauricio gets full guard.#SUB#
Mauricio working for submissions but it's allowed Arethan to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mauricio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mauricio is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Arethan wants to pass to mount but Mauricio is defending the position. #SUB2#
Arethan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Arethan seems to be working for a kimura but Mauricio defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arethan pulls his head out easily.
Mauricio is looking to control Arethan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mauricio avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for submissions but instead, Mauricio has regained full guard.
Mauricio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Arethan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Mauricio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arethan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Arethan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mauricio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mauricio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mauricio! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (4) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan 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.#T5#
Arethan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arethan has a hand on Mauricio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mauricio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (7) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan is looking to improve his position but Mauricio isn't that keen on the idea.
Arethan is squirming around, avoiding Mauricio's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Arethan can't escape the position.
Arethan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Arethan is defending the position.
Arethan is pressing down on Mauricio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mauricio won't allow Arethan to sweep him here.
Mauricio trying to control but Arethan is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arethan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Arethan's legs - danger averted.
Mauricio passes Arethan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Mauricio seems content to control.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arethan keeps working. #SUB2#
Arethan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mauricio wants to take a breather but Arethan is having none of it. #T8#
Arethan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Arethan working for a triangle but Mauricio defends it easily.
Arethan keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Mauricio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arethan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arethan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arethan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (7) vs (6) Arethan#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mauricio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arethan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mauricio's legs.
You can see the frustration on Mauricio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Arethan tries for a kimura but Mauricio is defending well. #SUB2#
Arethan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mauricio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arethan but great work by Mauricio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (11) vs (6) Arethan
Arethan is trying to escape the position but Mauricio is controlling the position.
Mauricio moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (13) vs (6) Arethan
Mauricio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arethan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11##SUB#
Mauricio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arethan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Mauricio takes Arethan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Arethan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mauricio (16) vs (6) Arethan
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan manages to buck him off and is now in Mauricio's guard! Nice work there by Arethan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (16) vs (8) Arethan
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mauricio is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio trying to keep a closed guard but Arethan is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Mauricio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arethan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Arethan tries to pass.
Mauricio working a defensive guard but Arethan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (16) vs (11) Arethan
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan postures up.
Arethan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mauricio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (16) vs (13) Arethan#T14#
Mauricio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Arethan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mauricio has worked his arm free - good work by Mauricio!
Arethan working away.
Mauricio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arethan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mauricio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arethan pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 16 to 13. |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Hiroshi Sato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Costa Yannou!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yannou closes the distance and clinches up with Sato, looking for a takedown. Yannou pushes Sato against the cage but Sato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sato doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Yannou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sato won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sato (0) vs (4) Yannou#SUB2#
Yannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Yannou tries for a kimura but Sato is defending well.
Sato stops Yannou from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yannou tries for a kimura but Sato is defending well. #T1#
Sato is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Yannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sato is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Yannou is trying to get an arm triangle but Sato is defending well.
Sato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Yannou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sato is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Yannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yannou trying to control the position but Sato is working away.
Yannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sato's legs. #SUB2#
Yannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Sato is working hard here to advance position.
Sato sneaks back into half guard.
Sato manages to get to full guard.
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yannou wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
We've been informed that Yannou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Sato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yannou is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Sato 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.
Yannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Sato is retaining full guard.
Yannou 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#
Yannou drops back looking for a leg! Sato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sato manages to kick Yannou off! Yannou jumps back into Sato's guard. #SUB#
Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yannou passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (0) vs (7) Yannou
Sato tries to bench press Yannou off him but Yannou keeps the position. #T5##SUB2#
Yannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yannou trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato is trying to control Yannou's posture but Yannou avoids it. #SUB2#
Yannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Yannou is trying to get an arm triangle but Sato is defending well.
Yannou working away.#T6#
Sato is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Yannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Yannou is trying to get an arm triangle but Sato is defending well.
Yannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sato keeps working. #SUB2#
Yannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Yannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sato, who protects the arm well. #T7#
Sato is looking for a sweep.
Yannou controls the position from side control.
Sato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sato is refusing to be controlled, as Yannou sits in half guard.
Yannou passes into side control, despite Sato's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (0) vs (10) Yannou#SUB2#
Yannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yannou controlling from side mount. #T8##SUB2#
Yannou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sato tries to improve position but can't.
Yannou slows the pace down.
Sato is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yannou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sato stops Yannou from passing to mount. #T9#
Sato gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yannou. #SUB2#
Yannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yannou is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (0) vs (13) Yannou#SUB2#
Yannou swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sato is now in Yannou's guard. A big mistake from Yannou there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (2) vs (13) Yannou#SUB2#
Yannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sato defends well.#T10#
Sato wants to pass the guard but Yannou is keeping the position.
Yannou controls Sato momentarily but Sato frees himself. #SUB2#
Yannou has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sato doesn't defend quickly enough and Yannou has managed to lock this one up! Can Sato escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yannou on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Costa Yannou!
A relieved looking Costa Yannou thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Benjamins. No joy for Mack on that attempt. #TD#
Mack closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benjamins quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (0) Benjamins#SUB#
Mack wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjamins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage.
Mack prevents Benjamins from improving his position.#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamins defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Mack is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Mack is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position.
Benjamins keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benjamins trying to control here.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mack is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mack wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjamins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mack is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
Mack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mack is trying to control. Benjamins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Benjamins is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
#SUB#
Benjamins is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
Benjamins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benjamins sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamins is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Benjamins defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Benjamins looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
Benjamins trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mack is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mack is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB#
Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Benjamins trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Benjamins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mack is staying active.#T7#
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard but Mack has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (5) vs (0) Benjamins
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamins tries to bench press Mack off him but Mack keeps the position. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benjamins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benjamins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mack is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB#
Mack has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benjamins defend it? Mack steps over the head and cranks it - Benjamins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trace Mack! |
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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 1 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Idaho closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sadrano has hold of one of Idaho's legs. Idaho is fighting the takedown attempt but Sadrano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Sadrano#SUB2#
Sadrano 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.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.#SUB#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sadrano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Idaho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sadrano escapes and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (5) Sadrano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
Sadrano tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it.
Sadrano prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sadrano.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sadrano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Idaho has an active guard here but Sadrano has managed to pass into half guard.
Idaho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Sadrano wants to work for an arm triangle but Idaho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadrano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadrano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (4) vs (5) Sadrano
Sadrano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Idaho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sadrano is defending well though. Idaho let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Idaho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sadrano has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Idaho working for a choke but Sadrano is defending well. #SUB#
Idaho tightening his grip on Sadrano, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sadrano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Sadrano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Sadrano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms. #T4#
Sadrano is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Idaho tightening his grip on Sadrano, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Idaho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sadrano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Idaho's guard. Nice work there by Sadrano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (4) vs (7) Sadrano#SUB#
Idaho looking for subs off his back but Sadrano has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T5#
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadrano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadrano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (8) vs (7) Sadrano
Sadrano breaks Idaho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (8) vs (9) Sadrano
Sadrano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadrano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Idaho has an active guard here but Sadrano has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well. #SUB2#
Sadrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB2#
Sadrano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Idaho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idaho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadrano defends it easily.
Sadrano passes into half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadrano.
Idaho wants to sweep but Sadrano has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (8) vs (12) Sadrano
Idaho tries to bench press Sadrano off him but Sadrano keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idaho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Idaho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sadrano has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sadrano pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Idaho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sadrano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arelvam Sadrano!
Arelvam Sadrano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goromaru tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.#TD2#
Goromaru gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Goromaru manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Diaz
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.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goromaru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Goromaru'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Goromaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goromaru to get the leverage.
Goromaru is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Goromaru from advancing to side control.
Goromaru is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Goromaru has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Goromaru.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (5) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz 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.#T3##SUB#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
Diaz 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: Goromaru (5) vs (4) Diaz
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz pushing down on Goromaru's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz trying to work for an americana but Goromaru has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goromaru being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goromaru off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (8) Diaz
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Goromaru preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Goromaru is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Goromaru escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (11) vs (8) Diaz#SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs from the bottom but Goromaru mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (8) Diaz
Goromaru moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (17) vs (8) Diaz#SUB#
Goromaru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru working for a choke but Diaz is defending well. #T7#
Diaz trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Diaz tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (17) vs (10) Diaz#SUB#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #T8#
Diaz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Diaz is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
Goromaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goromaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Goromaru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#T10##SUB#
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (21) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goromaru moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goromaru (23) vs (10) Diaz
Goromaru manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (26) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz tries to break free.
Goromaru gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Diaz! Can he survive? No! He's out! Goromaru gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Frank Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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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 9 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 27 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason has Frederick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frederick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frederick regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason postures up.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Frederick pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frederick 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.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mason wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Frederick.
Frederick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick manages to get to full guard.
Frederick trying to control the position.
#T3#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frederick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Frederick in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Mason
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frederick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Frederick postures up.
Frederick trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully. #T5#
Mason working a defensive guard but Frederick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (2) Mason
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (2) Mason
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason prevents Frederick from taking his back.#T6#
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Mason manages to control the position for a moment.
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frederick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Mason wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (10) vs (2) Mason
Frederick tries to get the hooks in deep but Mason pushed the leg off.
Frederick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Mason turns into Frederick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (10) vs (4) Mason
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Mason postures up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Frederick has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason is still trying to improve position.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frederick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Frederick is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Frederick is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Mason won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (12) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason working for a triangle but Frederick defends it easily.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T12#
Frederick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frederick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (15) vs (4) Mason
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Frederick moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (18) vs (4) Mason
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halleck's waist but Halleck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halleck enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halleck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.#T1#
Halleck is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Halleck being controlled here, momentarily.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Halleck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halleck working a defensive guard but Takeshi passes into half guard.
#T2#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halleck is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Halleck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halleck 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.
Takeshi tries to pass to full mount but Halleck defends it.
Halleck is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Halleck
Takeshi fails to move to back control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Halleck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Halleck to control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
Halleck working to try and regain half guard.
Halleck tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar but Halleck turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halleck. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Halleck
Halleck looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Takeshi is pulling down on Halleck's head. It's preventing any offense from Halleck, at least for the moment.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Halleck tries to pass. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Halleck defends easily.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Halleck from controlling successfully.
Halleck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Halleck preventing the sweep.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halleck stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (7) vs (2) Halleck#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Halleck recovers full guard. #T8#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Halleck 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.
Halleck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Takeshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Halleck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Halleck has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halleck manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Halleck has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Halleck#T10#
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Halleck jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Halleck has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeshi prevents Halleck from moving into mount.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Halleck keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Takeshi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halleck's best efforts.
Takeshi wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halleck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Halleck eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.#T12#
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halleck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halleck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (8) Halleck
Halleck tries to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away. #T13#
Halleck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halleck wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
#T14#
Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Halleck
Halleck wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi has control of Halleck's left arm, preventing Halleck from doing any damage.
Halleck trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (15) vs (10) Halleck
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kylar Sensei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sensei (0) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Sensei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sensei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yasalmibaal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sensei is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but Sensei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yasalmibaal to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sensei looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yasalmibaal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sensei (0) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sensei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Sensei is defending well.
Sensei is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sensei has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yasalmibaal but great work by Sensei. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sensei (4) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Sensei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sensei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sensei tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sensei'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.
Sensei is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.
Sensei is really struggling to control Yasalmibaal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Sensei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sensei is looking to pass Yasalmibaal's guard but actually Yasalmibaal recovers to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Sensei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sensei works his way back into a safe position though.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sensei lying in Yasalmibaal's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Yasalmibaal decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sensei taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
During a confident post fight interview, Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cap is trying to trip Robinson. He has hold of a leg but Robinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cap persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson working for a triangle but Cap defends it easily.
Robinson pulls Cap in close to prevent any damage.
Cap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Cap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cap has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap advances to half guard.
Robinson won't allow Cap to pass to mount. #T1#
Cap not doing much here.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Cap advancing to mount.
Cap is controlling the pace.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cap uses his free foot to push down on Robinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robinson. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (5) vs (0) Robinson#T2#
Cap tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Cap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Cap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cap controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cap wants to control but Robinson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cap controlling the action here.
Robinson tries to roll over but Cap keeps him under control.
Cap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Cap working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Robinson's thigh. Robinson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cap wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Cap passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (8) vs (0) Robinson
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cap 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.
Cap with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Robinson is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cap wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cap is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Cap has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Robinson looking for a triangle here. Cap is fighting it but it looks tight! Robinson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cap is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). CJ Robinson! |
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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 15 wins and 7 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim tries to sprawl but Gaul drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Ibrahim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim avoiding Gaul 's attempts to control his hands.
Gaul is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ibrahim is not going to allow Gaul to sit and survive in this position.
Ibrahim is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gaul just trying to survive but Ibrahim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Gaul is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke. #SUB#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke.
Gaul can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke.
Gaul breaks Ibrahim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (4) Gaul
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself. #T4#
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim managing to control the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gaul is now in half guard.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gaul control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T6#
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Gaul won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim pulls Gaul in to control the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Gaul postures up.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Ibrahim is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T9#
Gaul is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (7) Gaul
Gaul tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Gaul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Gaul maintains control.
Gaul controlling his opponent.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Ibrahim wants to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul is trying to control here but Ibrahim has managed to regain half guard.
Gaul tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (7) Gaul#SUB2#
Ibrahim lying in Gaul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gaul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ibrahim taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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