 |
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Bemabe Juarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soprano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juarez (0) vs (2) Soprano
Juarez is looking to control Soprano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez has his hands clasped together around Soprano's back. He's all about the action.
Soprano trying to mount his opponent but Juarez defends it. #SUB#
Juarez actively working from the bottom here.
Soprano works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juarez (0) vs (5) Soprano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juarez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Juarez tries to buck Soprano off but Soprano is having none of it.#SUB2#
Soprano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soprano gets to mount! Juarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juarez (0) vs (7) Soprano
Juarez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Juarez (0) vs (10) Soprano
Soprano trying to control momentarily.
Soprano is hanging on to Juarez's back as he tries to escape.
Juarez trying to control the action but Soprano just sinks the hooks in.
Juarez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Juarez tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soprano looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Soprano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Juarez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Juarez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soprano gets his way!
#SUB2#
Soprano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Juarez staying busy and making it hard for Soprano to control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Juarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Juarez trying to control the hands but Soprano won't let him.
Juarez can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Juarez is trying to control the position but Soprano manages to sink in the RNC - Juarez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulie Soprano! |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kane looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Kane
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hill working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.#T1#
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Hill keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Kane looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kane forces his way into half guard.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Kane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill'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.#SUB2#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.#T4##SUB#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Kane 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.
Hill is trying to keep Kane in close.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Kane
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #T6#
Hill forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hill 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#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Kane defends the submission attempt.
Hill is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. #T7#
Kane wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane is controlling Hill's trapped leg to prevent Hill from advancing to side control.
Kane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T8#
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Kane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Kane has Hill pulled in close to control his posture. #T9##SUB2#
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kane is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
Kane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kane trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Hill stalling away here and it's allowed Kane to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kane is pulling down on Hill's head. It's preventing any offense from Hill, at least for the moment.
Kane looking to control.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kane controlling the position for now.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane is holding on to half guard well.#T11#
Hill trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Kane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane trying to control the position here.
Kane controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Hill won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Hill passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Hill trying to control from half guard but Kane is working away.
Hill working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kane's thigh. Kane counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Hill 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.
Kane pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Hill passes into half guard.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Hill is really struggling to control Kane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kane moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kane has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (4) Kane
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kane has picked Hill up and slammed him! Hill can't keep hold of the triangle and Kane manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (7) Kane
Kane working away.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T14#
Kane trying to control from half guard but Hill is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kane in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kane 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.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane trying to control from half guard but Hill is working away.
Hill moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane wins on points by 7 to 2.
Harry Kane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 7 wins and 15 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Johns rushes Lake and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Johns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Johns
Well, if Johns 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.
Lake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Johns
Johns tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Lake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Johns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johns is really stuck here.
Lake tries to get the hooks in deep but Johns pushed the leg off.
Johns is trying to break free.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Good control from Lake.#SUB#
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Lake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johns has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lake trying to control momentarily.
Johns wants to escape the position.
Lake struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johns tries to escape but Lake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johns.#T2#
Johns wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Johns fending off the submission attempt from Lake.
Johns is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lake off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Johns wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake doesn't have the hooks in and Johns manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (4) Johns
Johns is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Johns wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Johns postures up.
Johns is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johns trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (4) Johns
Johns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Lake trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Lake pushing down on Johns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lake is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Johns to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lake pushes down on Johns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johns! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (9) vs (4) Johns
Johns is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Lake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Lake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johns 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.
Johns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lake tries to control but Johns wriggling away.
Johns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is trying to control. Johns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Lake trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns controlling the position well.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Johns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns is in trouble now - Lake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (12) vs (4) Johns
Lake trying to control but Johns is having none of it. #SUB#
Lake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johns is surviving well by controlling Lake's body position as best he can.
Johns tries to lock up and control but Lake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7##SUB#
Lake goes for an armbar but Johns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (12) vs (6) Johns
Lake is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Lake 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.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Johns wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Lake is pulling down on Johns's head. It's preventing any offense from Johns, at least for the moment.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johns stands and throws Lake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (12) vs (9) Johns
Lake wants to control but Johns postures up.
Johns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lake's legs.
Johns trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #T9#
Johns is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lake holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johns off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (16) vs (9) Johns
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Lake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johns is really stuck here.
Johns just trying to survive but Lake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T10##SUB#
Lake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johns tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Johns showing good submission defense here.
Johns tries to roll but Lake sticks to his back.
Lake is not going to allow Johns to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Lake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lake trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Lake looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
Johns tries to escape but Lake has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lake is looking for the choke from the back position but Johns is controlling his hands well.
Johns tries to roll but Lake sticks to his back.
Lake avoiding Johns 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Lake has got his arm under Johns's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Johns has spun round into Lake's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (16) vs (11) Johns
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake managing to control the position.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Johns slips nicely into half guard.
Johns controlling the pace.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Lake is not content to let Johns control the position.
Johns wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Johns prevents Lake from improving his position.
Lake gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Lake is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Lake 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.
Lake is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns forces his way into half guard.
Lake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johns trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Johns preventing the sweep.
Johns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johns advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (16) vs (14) Johns#SUB2#
Johns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johns postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
Jack Lake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Dramos has CleaPain up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dramos tightens his grip and picks CleaPain up, before dumping him to the ground. CleaPain manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Dramos
Dramos wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Dramos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain controlling the position.#T1#
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Dramos slips nicely into half guard.
Dramos is taking a breather. CleaPain 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.#T2##SUB2#
Dramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CleaPain is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Dramos seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Dramos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Dramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Dramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CleaPain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well. #T4#
Dramos wants to free his trapped foot but CleaPain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but CleaPain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dramos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. CleaPain is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juliano Dramos!
An out of breath Juliano Dramos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 3 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Silalahi#SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.#SUB#
Silalahi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silalahi has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #T2#
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Barnett is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard but Silalahi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Barnett has given up his back. Will we see Silalahi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (0) vs (11) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi controls the position.
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silalahi's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Silalahi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (13) Silalahi
Silalahi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silalahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barnett is tightening it up a little... Silalahi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silalahi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silalahi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quinn Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Quinn Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Sova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sova has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sova pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sova gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sova controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova postures up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Barnes is controlling Sova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Sova controlling the pace. #T3#
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to keep Sova in close.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sova is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sova postures up.
Sova is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Sova controlling the action here. #T5#
Barnes is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Sova is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T6#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova 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.
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T8#
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Sova not doing much here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Barnes#T10#
Sova keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova controlling the position.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.#T11#
Sova controlling Barnes's posture.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (2) Barnes
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T12#
Sova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T13#
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (2) Barnes#T14#
Sova controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Sova controlling from mount. #SUB#
Sova is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes frees his head quite easily.
Barnes stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Kimura#SUB#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Kimura trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.#SUB#
Blue is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kimura throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blue's body to avoid the submission. Blue has instead reached around Kimura's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blue arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Doe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doe is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Doe circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Doe has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Doe is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Doe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall tries for a takedown but Doe manages to get underhooks.
We've been informed that Doe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Doe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Doe manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (0) vs (4) Doe
Hall tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
Doe working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Doe sits in half guard.
Hall is looking to control Doe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Doe prevents Hall from improving his position.#T2#
Hall wants to get back to full guard but Doe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (7) Doe
Hall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Doe is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (9) Doe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall can't escape the position.
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doe wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hall moves into full guard.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall managing to control the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Doe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Doe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Doe trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall managing to control the position. #T7#
Doe wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe postures up.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Hall pulls Doe in to control the position.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (9) Doe
Hall 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. #T9#
Doe keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Doe keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall 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.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Doe tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Doe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doe. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (9) Doe#T11#
Doe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doe is still trying to improve position.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe is trying to escape the mount but Hall keeps good control and instead manages to take Doe's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (9) Doe
Hall controls the position.#T13#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doe for as long as he can get away with.
Hall is not going to allow Doe to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Doe right now.
Hall keeps control of the position as Doe tries to break free.
Doe trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall controls the action.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hall off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (11) Doe
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 11 to 8.
John Doe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig scores with a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Chai
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Helvig pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Chai gets full guard.#T1#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Helvig trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Helvig passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helvig stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Helvig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Helvig has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Chai
Helvig managing to control the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T3#
Chai postures up.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Helvig looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Helvig up and slammed him! Helvig can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (2) vs (5) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig trying to control but Chai postures up.
#T4#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Helvig trying to control but Chai postures up.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Helvig wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
#T5#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet. #T6#
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T7#
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (4) vs (5) Chai
Chai trying to control the position.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Helvig paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Helvig's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 18 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Macker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zulu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Macker gets caught napping as Zulu dives in and scores a takedown. Macker manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Macker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Macker 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.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Macker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zulu stacks Macker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zulu! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Zulu
Macker stops Zulu from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Macker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Zulu controlling the position from side mount.
Macker is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it. #T5#
Zulu has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zulu wants to take his opponent's back but Macker doesn't allow it.
Macker wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu prevents Macker from getting the reversal.
Macker wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Macker is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Zulu prevents Macker from getting the reversal.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Zulu 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.
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Macker tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (0) vs (10) Zulu
Macker is in bad spot here.
Macker trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Zulu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Macker.
Zulu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macker is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Macker just trying to survive but Zulu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Macker tries to buck him off.
It looks like Zulu 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.#T12#
Macker wants to escape the position.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Macker tries to buck him off.
Macker trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Zulu.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zulu.
Macker is really stuck here.
#T13#
Well,Macker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Macker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Macker from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu controls the position.
Zulu is hanging on to Macker's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Shaka Zulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
