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SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wahlstroem darts in and clinches Engine up against the cage.
Wahlstroem tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wahlstroem tries to score a body lock takedown but Engine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Wahlstroem pulls Engine into guard.
Engine sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Engine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahlstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Engine is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engine pulls his head out easily.
Engine passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (3) Engine#T1#
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Engine.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem regains half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Engine in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine controlling from the top position.
Engine looks winded!#SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engine defends well.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engine postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
Engine 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. #T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Wahlstroem has his feet on Engine's thighs here. He's pushed Engine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Engine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Benny Igbko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Carrington drives through and clinches with Igbko against the cage.
#TD2#
Igbko has Carrington pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Igbko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carrington tumbling to the mat - Igbko dives into Carrington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Igbko
Igbko tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington trying to control the position here.
Carrington controls Igbko momentarily but Igbko frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igbko trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Igbko drops back looking for a leg! Carrington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carrington manages to kick Igbko off! Igbko jumps back into Carrington's guard. #T1#
Carrington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carrington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Igbko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrington is keeping the position for now.
Carrington trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Igbko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carrington dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Igbko
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Igbko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Igbko looking for a guillotine here but Carrington defends easily.
Igbko looks winded!
Igbko keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully. #T2#
Carrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igbko is keeping the position for now.
Carrington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Igbko's guard.
Igbko is not content to let Carrington control the position.#SUB2#
Igbko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carrington pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Igbko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Carrington seems to be working for a kimura but Igbko defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions off his back.
Carrington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carrington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Carrington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igbko has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Carrington controlling the action here.
Igbko is refusing to be controlled, as Carrington sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carrington is trying to control. Igbko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Carrington is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Igbko has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Carrington. Oh but Igbko has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Carrington goes limp - he's gone! Igbko jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Igbko! |
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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; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siberian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Siberian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Siberian can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Siberian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siberian (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Siberian looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Siberian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siberian working a defensive guard here.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Siberian looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Siberian quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Siberian celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ninja Siberian!
An out of breath Ninja Siberian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 23 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Holey and move into the clinch.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Barnes pulls Holey in to control the position.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey looking to pass the guard.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holey being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes controlling the position.
Holey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes'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.#T3#
Holey slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holey is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holey is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Barnes gets full guard.
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Holey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Holey preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Holey controlling from the top position.
Barnes is controlling Holey's posture.#SUB#
Holey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holey has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Holey defends easily.
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Holey
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stays in close to Holey's body and controls the position.
Holey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Holey working a defensive guard here.
Barnes passes Holey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Holey
Barnes controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Holey is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Barnes has control of Holey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Holey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes content just to control the position here. #T10#
Holey 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: Barnes (5) vs (2) Holey#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes is controlling Holey's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully. #T11#
Holey being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Holey wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes 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.
Holey looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Holey
Holey trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Holey keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Holey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holey's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navarro's waist but Navarro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moly off to one side.
Moly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navarro swivels and escapes.
Navarro tries to counter by clinching up but Moly breaks away and moves out of range.
Edu Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Moly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Navarro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moly is trying to drag Navarro to the mat but Navarro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Navarro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly tries for a takedown but Navarro manages to get underhooks.
Moly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Navarro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moly shoots for a double leg takedown but Navarro sprawls well. He's pushed Moly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moly looks winded!#CL#
Navarro instigates a clinch.
Navarro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Navarro wants to take the fight to the mat but Moly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Navarro.
#T1#
Moly can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Navarro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Navarro manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (4) vs (0) Moly
The referee asks Navarro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Navarro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Navarro wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Navarro trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Navarro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but Moly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moly wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
#T3#
Navarro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moly is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Navarro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (7) vs (0) Moly
Navarro controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Navarro controlling the pace for now.
Navarro tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro tries to control but Moly wriggling away. #T5##SUB#
Navarro looking to secure an arm triangle but Moly defends it well.
Navarro content just to control the position here.
Navarro'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.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Navarro wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6##SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Navarro tries to pass to full mount but Moly defends it.
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Navarro is trying to control the action in half guard but Moly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Moly is defending well.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Moly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navarro is aware though and is defending well.
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Navarro trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Navarro is pushing down on Moly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moly is fighting to maintain full guard but Navarro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Navarro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Moly to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Navarro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (10) vs (0) Moly
Navarro tries to move to mount but Moly blocks the move with his legs.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #T10#
Moly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moly is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Navarro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Navarro's guard! Nice work there by Moly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) Moly
Moly slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Navarro wants to control but Moly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moly wants to free his trapped foot but Navarro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Moly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Moly is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moly to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Moly eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly advances to half guard.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Itinya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itinya pinned against the cage. Itinya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itinya as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Itinya tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Itinya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farquharson dives in for a single leg takedown but Itinya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itinya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Itinya manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Itinya is fighting off a takedown attempt but Farquharson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Itinya to the mat. Itinya regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Itinya
Itinya is pulling down on Farquharson's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson won't allow Itinya to sweep him here. #T1#
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Itinya
Farquharson 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.
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Itinya 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.
Farquharson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson is controlling Itinya's posture.
Farquharson looking to control.
Itinya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Farquharson being controlled here, momentarily.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson is controlling Itinya's posture.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Farquharson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itinya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itinya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya stands and throws Farquharson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (2) vs (5) Itinya#T5#
Itinya controls the position.
Farquharson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Itinya is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (2) vs (7) Itinya
Itinya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson is trying desperately to improve position.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Itinya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (4) vs (7) Itinya
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Itinya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Itinya pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Itinya has control of Farquharson's left arm, preventing Farquharson from doing any damage.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Itinya managing to control the position.
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson is fighting to break Itinya's control of his arms but Itinya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Itinya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (11) Itinya
Farquharson tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but Farquharson doesn't allow it.
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (6) vs (11) Itinya#T11#
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farquharson trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya wants to control the position but Farquharson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Itinya wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya keeping control of the position.
Itinya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Itinya controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself. #T13#
Itinya controlling the position.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itinya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (13) Itinya#T14#
Itinya wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Itinya is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is fighting to break Farquharson's control of his arms but Farquharson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 13 to 6.
Stix Itinya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tischenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Tischenko#SUB2#
Tischenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klopstock sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tischenko is looking for a kimura but Klopstock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tischenko to get the leverage.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Tischenko is looking to advance position but Klopstock won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tischenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klopstock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klopstock regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Klopstock keeps moving.
Klopstock trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tischenko is defending well. Klopstock quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tischenko has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Klopstock celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonhard Klopstock!
In his post fight interview, Leonhard Klopstock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gigolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darkins defends well and Gigolo ends up having to push Darkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gigolo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darkins.
Gigolo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gigolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkins fails to land the takedown.
Gigolo stuffs the takedown.
Gigolo tries to counter with a takedown but Darkins is quick to defend against it.
Darkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gigolo tries to avoid it but Darkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gigolo to the ground. Gigolo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gigolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Darkins. Darkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Gigolo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Darkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gigolo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gigolo (0) vs (4) Darkins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gigolo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gigolo tries to improve position but can't.
Darkins works to advance to full mount. Gigolo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gigolo (0) vs (6) Darkins#T1#
Gigolo is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action.
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Darkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gigolo tries to hold on but Darkins postures up.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Gigolo is squirming around nicely.
Darkins avoids the attempt from Gigolo to control.
Darkins looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Gigolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Darkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Darkins takes Gigolo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gigolo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gigolo (0) vs (9) Darkins#SUB2#
Gigolo fending off the submission attempt from Darkins.
Darkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Gigolo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gigolo trying to control the hands but Darkins breaks the grip. #T3##SUB2#
Darkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Gigolo is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gigolo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gigolo just trying to survive but Darkins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Darkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Darkins 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, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gigolo tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gigolo 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 Darkins gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gigolo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Darkins's arms.
Well, with Darkins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gigolo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Darkins working for a choke but Gigolo is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Darkins working for a choke but Gigolo is defending well.
I would not like to be Gigolo right now.
#SUB2#
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gigolo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Darkins gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Darkins is persistently looking for the submission but Gigolo is defending it well.
Darkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins. #SUB2#
Gigolo showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Darkins looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins. #SUB2#
Gigolo is in a bad position with Darkins working for a choke. Gigolo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (9) Darkins#T6##SUB2#
Darkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gigolo trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gigolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gigolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigolo defends well.#T7#
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Gigolo from controlling successfully.
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gigolo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gigolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gigolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Darkins has his foot on Gigolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gigolo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Gigolo from controlling successfully.
Darkins has his hands on Gigolo's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Gigolo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gigolo postures up.
#SUB2#
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gigolo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Darkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gigolo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Darkins has his foot on Gigolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gigolo works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Darkins controls Gigolo momentarily but Gigolo frees himself.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Gigolo 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.
Darkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Darkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gigolo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Darkins. Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (5) vs (9) Darkins
Gigolo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gigolo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Darkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Gigolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working. #T11#
Darkins tries to buck Gigolo off but Gigolo is having none of it.
Darkins looks to move to half guard but instead Gigolo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gigolo (7) vs (9) Darkins#SUB#
Gigolo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (7) vs (11) Darkins
Gigolo trying to keep a closed guard but Darkins is proving a slippery customer.
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins controlling from the top position.
Darkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Gigolo is retaining full guard. #T12#
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins pushing down on Gigolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Darkins trying to mount his opponent but Gigolo defends it.
Gigolo trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Darkins seems content to control.
Gigolo is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
Gigolo is in trouble now - Darkins has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (7) vs (14) Darkins
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gigolo is looking to escape. #T13#
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gigolo is holding on tight.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gigolo gets back to half guard.
Gigolo is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Darkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gigolo is just riding it out for now. Darkins eventually gives up the hold.
Gigolo won't allow Darkins to pass to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Darkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Darkins prevents Gigolo from improving his position.
Darkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Gigolo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Darkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Darkins trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Darkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gigolo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins wins on points by 14 to 7.
After winning the bout, Darrell Darkins 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Edison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edison lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Edison postures up.
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Edison pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Edison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edison uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Totemo is trying to get back to half guard.
Edison takes a little break here. Totemo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Edison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Totemo looking for a sweep but Edison has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (7) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Totemo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Totemo has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Edison (10) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo turns into Edison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edison pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo looking to sit in guard and control but Edison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (12) vs (2) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Totemo has an active guard here but Edison has managed to pass into half guard.
Edison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working. #T4#
Totemo tries to roll over but Edison keeps him under control.
Totemo keeps trying to improve his position.
Totemo wants to control the action here but instead Edison manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (15) vs (2) Totemo #T5#
Totemo is desperately trying to improve his position but Edison has a good base and remains in mount.
Edison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Totemo is looking to get to half guard.
Edison fails to take his opponent's back.
Totemo tries to hold on but Edison pushes him away.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Edison trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Totemo 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.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Totemo gets back to full guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edison has passed into half guard!
Edison trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Edison slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Edison has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Totemo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Edison escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Edison! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (18) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo looks to move to half guard but instead Edison has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (20) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo is trying to escape the mount.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Edison fails to move to back control.
Totemo is desperately trying to improve his position but Edison has a good base and remains in mount.
Edison avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.#T10#
Edison trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo 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: Edison (20) vs (4) Totemo
Edison keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Totemo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Edison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (22) vs (4) Totemo #T11#
Edison postures up.
Totemo 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.#SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edison uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (25) vs (4) Totemo
Edison controlling the position.
Totemo struggling a bit here.
Totemo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Edison is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard but Edison has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (28) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo looks to move to half guard but instead Edison has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (30) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo wants to hold on but Edison pushes him away.#T13#
Totemo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Totemo trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Totemo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (33) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo tries to control but Edison manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Edison (36) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Totemo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Edison is staying active.
Totemo tries to escape the position.
Totemo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo tries to escape but Edison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cheese clinches up with Ulatov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cheese is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ulatov can't fight it off and eventually Cheese manages to take the fight to the floor. Ulatov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Cheese
Ulatov trying to control the position here.
Ulatov trying to keep a closed guard but Cheese is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Ulatov'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.
Cheese won't allow Ulatov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ulatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ulatov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ulatov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cheese uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Cheese
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Cheese taking a breather here.
Ulatov tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cheese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cheese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (8) Cheese#T4#
Ulatov trying to remain calm as Cheese controls from the top position.
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ulatov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ulatov is working hard here to advance position.
Cheese controlling the position from side mount.
Ulatov tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cheese taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Cheese 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.#T7#
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ulatov keeps Cheese under control for a moment.
Ulatov tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.#T8#
Ulatov is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ulatov being controlled for a moment.
Ulatov is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Ulatov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cheese content to control rather than advance.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ulatov is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Ulatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ulatov is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Cheese is taking a breather. Ulatov 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.
Cheese prevents Ulatov from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ulatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Ulatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cheese controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Ulatov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ulatov. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (11) Cheese
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Ulatov is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Ulatov is trying to improve his position.
Cheese in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ulatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (11) Cheese
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Ulatov 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.
Ulatov trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Eric Cheese thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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