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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ryk Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van De Leide swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Anders rushes Van De Leide and presses him up against the cage.
Anders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van De Leide gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anders is pressed up against the cage. Van De Leide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anders down to the mat. Anders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anders shoots for a double leg takedown but Van De Leide sprawls well. He's pushed Anders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Van De Leide instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Van De Leide has picked Anders up - he's going for a ride! Van De Leide dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anders (0) vs (2) Van De Leide
Anders trying to control from the bottom.
Van De Leide wants to take a breather but Anders is having none of it.
Van De Leide might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Van De Leide is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Van De Leide is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders gets full guard.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anders keeping full guard, as Van De Leide tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Anders looking for a guillotine here but Van De Leide defends easily.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders looking to control.
Van De Leide sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving. #SUB#
Anders working for a triangle but Van De Leide defends it easily.
#SUB#
Van De Leide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van De Leide has managed to get both his arms back between Anders's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Van De Leide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van De Leide has managed to get both his arms back between Anders's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Anders trying to keep a closed guard but Van De Leide is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Van De Leide 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.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Van De Leide from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van De Leide wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
Anders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van De Leide tries to free his leg and advance position but Anders is retaining full guard.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving. #SUB#
Anders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Van De Leide trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Leide tries to free his leg and advance position but Anders is retaining full guard.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Van De Leide from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van De Leide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van De Leide manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Van De Leide stopping the sweep attempt from Anders.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving. #T4#
Van De Leide advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Van De Leide is trying to work for a kimura but Anders is defending well.
Anders is trying to maintain the position but Van De Leide is very close to passing his half guard.
Anders is refusing to be controlled, as Van De Leide sits in half guard.
Anders wants to improve his position but Van De Leide is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Van De Leide wants to work for an arm triangle but Anders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anders is trying to get back to full guard.
Van De Leide is keen to just control but Anders is a slippery customer.#T5#
Anders wants to control but Van De Leide is keeping busy.
Van De Leide is trying to control. Anders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Anders looking for submissions off his back.
Anders tries to roll over but Van De Leide keeps him under control.
Anders wants to control but Van De Leide is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Van De Leide is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van De Leide. #SUB2#
Anders is defending against the submission attempts here by Van De Leide.
Anders is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Van De Leide is working for a submission of some sort.
Anders is not content to let Van De Leide control the position.
Van De Leide wants to pass to mount but Anders is defending the position.
Anders wants to get back to full guard.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anders holds on and takes a little breather.
Van De Leide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Anders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van De Leide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van De Leide forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Van De Leide wants to pass the guard but Anders is defending well.
Van De Leide is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van De Leide is looking to take a break and control but Anders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anders wants to control but Van De Leide is keeping busy.
Van De Leide is keen to just control but Anders is a slippery customer.
Van De Leide passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (0) vs (5) Van De Leide#SUB2#
Van De Leide working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anders is trying to control Van De Leide's posture but Van De Leide avoids it. #SUB2#
Van De Leide is trying to get an arm triangle but Anders is defending well. #SUB2#
Van De Leide is trying to get an arm triangle but Anders is defending well.
We've been informed that Van De Leide has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8##SUB2#
Van De Leide working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Van De Leide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van De Leide is looking to take a break and control but Anders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anders is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Anders is trying to control Van De Leide's posture but Van De Leide avoids it. #SUB2#
Van De Leide has hold of Anders's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Anders tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Van De Leide cranks the arm and Anders screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Anders, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
The defeated Ryk Anders had this to say: 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rogan Josh!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Josh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Bird darts in and clinches Josh up against the cage.#TD2#
Josh decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Josh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bird has managed to get both his arms back between Josh's legs - danger averted.
Bird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Josh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josh wants to get back to full guard.
Josh is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Josh avoid being mounted?
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Josh keeps working. #SUB#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Josh trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird trying to pass the guard but Josh defending well.
Bird prevents Josh from improving his position.
Bird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Josh is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird.
Josh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Bird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Josh is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Josh actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Josh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bird's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bird's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bird (0) vs (4) Josh
Josh gets his hands free as Bird looks to control. #SUB2#
Josh working for a choke but Bird is defending well.
Bird prevents Josh from getting a body triangle.#T2##SUB2#
Bird defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bird tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Josh looking for the choke but no joy.
Josh is not going to allow Bird to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Josh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bird defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Josh looking for the choke from the back.
Bird looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bird looking very determined here, making life difficult for Josh.
Josh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bird has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bird manages to reverse the position and now he's in Josh's guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (2) vs (4) Josh#T3#
Josh trying to control the position.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Josh keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB2#
Josh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Josh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Josh looking for a guillotine here but Bird defends easily.
Josh keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #T4#
Josh keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Josh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bird wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Bird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bird trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Bird stays in close to Josh's body and controls the position.
Bird trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Josh is trying to control the position but Bird postures up. #SUB2#
Josh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Josh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #T5#
Bird passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (5) vs (4) Josh
Josh is looking for a sweep.
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Josh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Josh sneaks back into half guard.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Josh tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Josh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird prevents Josh from improving his position.
Josh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Josh is not content to let Bird control the position.
Josh is trying to control but can't.
#T6##SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird tries to pass to full mount but Josh defends it.
Josh wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
Bird is pressing down on Josh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Josh is holding on for now.
Josh wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Josh is not content to let Bird control the position.#SUB2#
Josh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB#
Bird is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Josh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Bird!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Bird made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sleon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Almeda jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Sleon 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.
Sleon 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.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Almeda is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom.
Sleon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sleon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeda is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeda is trying to keep Sleon in close.
Almeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sleon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (0) Sleon
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda looking to pass the guard.
Almeda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (5) vs (0) Sleon#T1#
You can see the frustration on Sleon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Almeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Almeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleon, who protects the arm well.
Almeda tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Almeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Almeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleon, who protects the arm well.
Sleon tries to bench press Almeda off him but Almeda keeps the position. #SUB#
Almeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Sleon is trying to control Almeda's posture but Almeda avoids it. #SUB#
Almeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sleon is not content to let Almeda control the position. #SUB#
Almeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sleon wants to control but Almeda postures up.
Sleon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Almeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Almeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sleon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleon is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sleon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Almeda throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sleon's body to avoid the submission. Sleon has instead reached around Almeda's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sleon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edward Sleon!
Edward Sleon very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nozadzi after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Marrero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero postures up.
Marrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marrero preventing the sweep.
Marrero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Marrero drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Marrero off! Marrero jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Marrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.#T2#
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Marrero pushes down on Nozadzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Marrero is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nozadzi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Marrero 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. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Marrero defends it easily.
#T3#
Marrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Marrero won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
Marrero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.#SUB#
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero being controlled here momentarily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi pulls Marrero in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB2#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Marrero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (2) vs (4) Nozadzi#T6#
Marrero is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well.
Will Nozadzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nozadzi on the ground.
Marrero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marrero is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marrero working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Nozadzi 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.#T7#
Marrero tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marrero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a guillotine from mount but Marrero is in no mood to give up.
Nozadzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nozadzi prevents Marrero from getting the reversal.
Nozadzi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marrero (2) vs (7) Nozadzi#T8##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for the choke from the back.
Marrero trying to control the action but Nozadzi just sinks the hooks in.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marrero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
What can Marrero do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Marrero is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is cranking Marrero's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Marrero! He's tightened the choke and Marrero is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zurab Nozadzi!
Zurab Nozadzi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Owen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Owen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Howell is trying to keep an underhook but Owen manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Owen
Howell is looking for a sweep. Owen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Owen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howell defend it? Owen steps over the head and cranks it - Howell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Owen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Owen made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leetoh moves into the clinch.
Cardosi can't get the takedown.
Cardosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leetoh pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cardosi has Leetoh up against the cage in a clinch.
Leetoh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cardosi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cardosi stops a takedown attempt from Leetoh.
#TD2#
Leetoh has hold of one of Cardosi's legs. Cardosi is fighting the takedown attempt but Leetoh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Leetoh
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Leetoh
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leetoh has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Leetoh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardosi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardosi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (2) Leetoh
Leetoh tries to buck Cardosi off but Cardosi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardosi tries for a kimura but Leetoh is defending well.
Leetoh is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardosi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Cardosi working away.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cardosi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardosi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leetoh sneaks back into half guard.
Cardosi prevents Leetoh from improving his position.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Leetoh is having none of it.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leetoh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leetoh is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Leetoh trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cardosi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Leetoh is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Leetoh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leetoh is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardosi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leetoh gets full guard.#SUB2#
Leetoh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardosi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leetoh keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass. #T3#
Leetoh has control of Cardosi's left arm, preventing Cardosi from doing any damage.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Leetoh is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Cardosi won't allow Leetoh to sweep him here.
Leetoh is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Leetoh.
Cardosi trying to control but Leetoh is working from the bottom.
Leetoh being controlled here, momentarily.
Leetoh looking to control.
#SUB2#
Leetoh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leetoh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (8) vs (2) Leetoh
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Cardosi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cardosi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardosi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leetoh tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Cardosi trying to control the position but Leetoh is working away.
Cardosi works to advance to full mount. Leetoh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (10) vs (2) Leetoh
We've been informed that Leetoh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Leetoh is squirming around nicely.
Leetoh tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.#SUB#
Cardosi is working for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh frees his head quite easily.
Leetoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Leetoh has left one of his arms exposed and Cardosi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Leetoh screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
Adiwang Leetoh was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Figueson Deiveiredo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Deiveiredo rushes Arnolds and presses him up against the cage.
Deiveiredo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnolds after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Arnolds pulls Deiveiredo into guard.
Arnolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnolds keeping full guard, as Deiveiredo tries to pass.
Arnolds has his hands on Deiveiredo's head, controlling the position.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deiveiredo pulls his head out easily.
Arnolds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a triangle but Deiveiredo pushes his legs off easily.
Deiveiredo content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deiveiredo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Deiveiredo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deiveiredo has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Deiveiredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds 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.#SUB#
Arnolds has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Deiveiredo 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. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deiveiredo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is controlling Deiveiredo's posture.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deiveiredo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deiveiredo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deiveiredo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arnolds is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Deiveiredo is working for a submission of some sort.
Arnolds trying to control from the bottom.
Arnolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnolds wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Arnolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Arnolds wants to sweep here but Deiveiredo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deiveiredo defends it easily.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deiveiredo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Deiveiredo advances to half guard.
Deiveiredo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (0) vs (3) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arnolds working to try and regain half guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds can't escape the position.
Deiveiredo avoids the attempt from Arnolds to control.#SUB2#
Arnolds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo tries to control but Arnolds wriggling away. #T5#
Deiveiredo wants to take Arnolds's back here but Arnolds is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Arnolds is desperately trying to improve his position but Deiveiredo has a good base and remains in mount.
Arnolds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Arnolds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo looking to control but Arnolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnolds tries to lock up and control but Deiveiredo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arnolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Deiveiredo postures up.
Arnolds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking to secure an arm triangle but Arnolds defends it well. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T6#
Deiveiredo prevents Arnolds from getting the reversal.
Deiveiredo content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Deiveiredo looking to control but Arnolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnolds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arnolds is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arnolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arnolds trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Deiveiredo trying to control from half guard but Arnolds is working away.
Arnolds trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo 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.
Arnolds wants to improve his position but Deiveiredo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arnolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arnolds tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.
Arnolds trying to control but Deiveiredo postures up.
#SUB#
Arnolds actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Deiveiredo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnolds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnolds is just riding it out for now. Deiveiredo eventually gives up the hold.
Arnolds manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deiveiredo defends it easily.#SUB#
Deiveiredo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deiveiredo has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deiveiredo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deiveiredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arnolds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deiveiredo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Deiveiredo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB#
Arnolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deiveiredo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds trying to control the position.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Deiveiredo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Arnolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arnolds controls Deiveiredo momentarily but Deiveiredo frees himself. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deiveiredo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arnolds trying to control the position.
Deiveiredo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arnolds's guard.
Arnolds tries to roll over but Deiveiredo keeps him under control.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Arnolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Arnolds won't allow Deiveiredo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo seems to be working for a kimura but Arnolds defends the submission attempt.
Arnolds trying to control here.
Deiveiredo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deiveiredo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deiveiredo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arnolds (4) vs (3) Deiveiredo
Arnolds keeps control of the position as Deiveiredo tries to break free.
Arnolds controlling from the back.
Arnolds struggling to keep hold of the position.
Deiveiredo wants to escape the position.
#T12#
We've been informed that Deiveiredo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arnolds gets his hands free as Deiveiredo looks to control.
Arnolds struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Deiveiredo right now.
Arnolds not allowing Deiveiredo to control his hands.
Deiveiredo is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo fending off the submission attempt from Arnolds.
Deiveiredo trying to control the hands but Arnolds won't let him. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Arnolds has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position but Arnolds manages to sink in the hooks. #T13#
Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Deiveiredo can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Arnolds working for the choke.
Deiveiredo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deiveiredo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deiveiredo.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnolds is aware though and is defending well.
Arnolds trying to control but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deiveiredo looks winded!
Arnolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deiveiredo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Arnolds drops back looking for a leg! Deiveiredo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deiveiredo manages to kick Arnolds off! Arnolds jumps back into Deiveiredo's guard. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnolds defends well.
Deiveiredo keeping full guard, as Arnolds tries to pass.
Arnolds is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deiveiredo wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnolds defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds takes the fight on points by 4 to 3.
Alan Arnolds really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Figueson Deiveiredo was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Benny Darius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Darius moves in looking to clinch but Soriano pushes him off.#TD#
Darius looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (0) Soriano
Soriano is trying to keep Darius in close.
#SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darius defends well.
Darius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soriano 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.
Soriano is trying to control the position but Darius postures up.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Darius from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soriano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius stopping the sweep attempt from Soriano.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soriano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darius is one step ahead there.
Soriano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darius wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soriano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soriano is trying to control the position but Darius postures up.
Darius trying to control but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Darius tries to free his leg and advance position but Soriano is retaining full guard.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Darius from controlling successfully.
Darius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Darius defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a triangle but Darius pushes his legs off easily.
Soriano managing to control the position.
Soriano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darius is one step ahead there.
Soriano is controlling Darius's posture.
Darius is pushing down on Soriano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soriano is fighting to maintain full guard but Darius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soriano is looking to improve his position.
Darius is looking to advance position but Soriano won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Darius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darius in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Soriano actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano is looking for a sweep. Darius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darius wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Darius is trying to work for a kimura but Soriano is defending well.
Darius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soriano wants to get back to full guard.
Darius moves into full mount! Soriano won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (5) vs (0) Soriano
Soriano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soriano keeps trying to improve his position.
Darius wants to take Soriano's back here but Soriano is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Darius prevents Soriano from getting the reversal.
Darius looking to control but Soriano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soriano is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Soriano gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Darius 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.
Darius is thwarting Soriano's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Darius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Darius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Darius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soriano is just riding it out for now. Darius eventually gives up the hold.
Soriano trying to control here.
Soriano is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Soriano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darius postures up.
Darius preventing the sweep.
Darius trying to control but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano 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.
Darius looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soriano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Darius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Darius preventing the sweep.
Darius wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.#T6#
Darius wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soriano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Soriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soriano 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.
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius pushing down on Soriano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been informed that Soriano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soriano is looking to control Darius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Darius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soriano sees it coming and defends easily.#T7##SUB#
Darius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soriano is just riding it out for now. Darius eventually gives up the hold.
Soriano is trying to control but can't.
Soriano is looking to improve his position.
Darius wants to take a breather but Soriano is having none of it.
Soriano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Darius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Darius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darius (5) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is persistently looking for the submission but Darius is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Darius 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 Soriano gets his way!
Darius is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Soriano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Darius is defending well though. Soriano let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Soriano 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, Darius has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8##SUB2#
Darius is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Darius tries to escape but Soriano has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Soriano is persistently looking for the submission but Darius is defending it well.
Darius is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Soriano looking to break Darius's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Darius remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Soriano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Darius looking very determined here, making life difficult for Soriano.
Soriano has the hooks in. Darius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Soriano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Darius defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9#
Darius is really stuck here.
Soriano is trying to stick to Darius's back but Darius is turning into Soriano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soriano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darius. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (7) vs (4) Soriano
Soriano keeping full guard, as Darius tries to pass. #SUB2#
Darius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Soriano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Darius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Soriano pulls down on the head and he's put Darius to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Puna Soriano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Puna Soriano thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Benny Darius had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albodean can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Jackacy is trying to trip Albodean. He has hold of a leg but Albodean is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackacy persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Albodean (0) vs (2) Jackacy#SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackacy frees his head nicely. Oh but Albodean has switched to an armbar! Jackacy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Albodean!
After the big win, Nick Albodean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Mark Jackacy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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