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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; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Soprano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Soprano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee trying to control here.
Soprano trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soprano is working away from the top position though.
Soprano is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.#T1#
Lee is pressing down on Soprano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soprano working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#T2#
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Soprano
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Soprano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lee! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Soprano has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Lee! |
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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 8 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trismegistus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Lothbrok scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trismegistus is just riding it out for now. Lothbrok eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lothbrok seems to be working for a kimura but Trismegistus defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Lothbrok keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Lothbrok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trismegistus gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Trismegistus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trismegistus manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Trismegistus's guard.
Lothbrok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (5) Lothbrok
Trismegistus is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Trismegistus is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Trismegistus is defending well.
Lothbrok tries to move to mount but Trismegistus blocks the move with his legs.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lothbrok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trismegistus regains half guard.#T3#
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trismegistus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trismegistus is just riding it out for now. Lothbrok eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lothbrok wants to work for an arm triangle but Trismegistus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trismegistus is just riding it out for now. Lothbrok eventually gives up the hold.
Trismegistus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trismegistus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trismegistus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (5) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking for a triangle but Trismegistus pushes his legs off easily.
Lothbrok being controlled here, momentarily.
Lothbrok keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lothbrok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.#T6##SUB2#
Lothbrok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trismegistus pushing down on Lothbrok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus wants to pass to mount but Lothbrok is defending the position. #T7#
Lothbrok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lothbrok trying to control here.
#SUB#
Trismegistus seems to be looking for submissions.
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trismegistus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Trismegistus is pressing down on Lothbrok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lothbrok is holding on for now.
Trismegistus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Lothbrok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lothbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok is refusing to be controlled, as Trismegistus sits in half guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus is trying for a kimura here. Lothbrok looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Trismegistus wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yojizo Trismegistus!
Our winner, Yojizo Trismegistus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schlepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Schlepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from Schlepper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schlepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlepper somewhat.
Marston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schlepper defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huug Schlepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Schlepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Schlepper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marston avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Marston as Schlepper shoots in.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schlepper or perhaps it was just good defense by Marston, which made it look bad.
Schlepper shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schlepper. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schlepper.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schlepper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Schlepper persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlepper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schlepper is breathing heavily.
Schlepper shoots in for a double leg but Marston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schlepper shoots in but no luck this time.
Marston with the counter takedown but Schlepper avoids it easily.#TD#
Schlepper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Marston
Marston gets back to full guard.
Schlepper stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#T3#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlepper manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (2) Marston
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Schlepper controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlepper is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Schlepper working a defensive guard here.
Schlepper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schlepper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Marston content to stall in guard here.
Schlepper keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Schlepper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Schlepper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marston preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlepper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Schlepper has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston slips nicely into half guard.
Marston wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marston prevents Schlepper from improving his position.#T7#
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (2) vs (5) Marston
Marston wants to take Schlepper's back but he can't do it this time.
Schlepper tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schlepper tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlepper reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Schlepper rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schlepper (2) vs (8) Marston#T8#
Schlepper is trying to break free.
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Marston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schlepper staying busy and making it hard for Marston to control.
Schlepper is in bad spot here.
Marston biding his time, controlling Schlepper. #T9#
Schlepper rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schlepper is positioning himself well to prevent Marston advancing to mount.
Marston controlling the action here.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
#T10#
Schlepper is trying is best to control the position here.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston is looking to advance position but Schlepper won't allow it.
Schlepper wants to get back to full guard.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Marston passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (2) vs (11) Marston
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlepper tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Schlepper is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T12#
Schlepper is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schlepper (2) vs (14) Marston
I really don't envy Schlepper right now.
Well,Schlepper is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schlepper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Marston.#T13#
Marston has the hooks in. Schlepper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Schlepper is working hard here to advance position.
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schlepper is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schlepper.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marston.#T14#
It looks like Marston 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.
Schlepper trying to control the hands but Marston won't let him.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schlepper doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlepper wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 14 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Johns closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard.
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sixty Five stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.
Johns has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sixty Five has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (3) vs (0) Johns
Sixty Five tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johns's legs. #SUB#
Sixty Five looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sixty Five looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johns has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sixty Five goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sixty Five's guard! Nice work there by Johns! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (3) vs (2) Johns
Sixty Five bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (2) Johns
Sixty Five is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johns wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Johns is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
Sixty Five controlling from the top position.
Johns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard.
Johns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johns trying to control the position.
Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sixty Five's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (4) Johns
Johns is pushing down on Sixty Five's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixty Five is fighting to maintain full guard but Johns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sixty Five is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Sixty Five makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixty Five.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sixty Five is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixty Five manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (7) vs (4) Johns
Sixty Five pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Johns 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.
Sixty Five looking to pass the guard.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johns has Sixty Five pulled in close to control his posture.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Johns is looking to sweep but instead, Sixty Five has passed into half guard.
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five is trying to control. Johns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom. #T7#
Sixty Five is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Johns keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
Johns trying to control the position.
Sixty Five stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.
Johns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8##SUB#
Sixty Five thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sixty Five. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johns has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sixty Five has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (10) vs (4) Johns
Johns struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sixty Five is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johns is looking for a sweep.
Sixty Five trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Sixty Five tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sixty Five has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johns wants to control but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five controlling the position.
Sixty Five moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (12) vs (4) Johns#T10#
Johns is trying to escape the mount.
Sixty Five wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
Johns can't escape the position.
Sixty Five looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Sixty Five has hold of Johns's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johns manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johns tries to hold on but Sixty Five postures up.#T11#
Johns is squirming around, avoiding Sixty Five's attempts to control the action.
Johns is looking to get to half guard.
Sixty Five looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johns tries to reverse the position but Sixty Five maintains control.
Johns reaches up to try and control the position but Sixty Five seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Johns rolls and tries to escape and now Sixty Five has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (15) vs (4) Johns
Sixty Five trying to control.
Johns tries to roll but Sixty Five sticks to his back.
Johns is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sixty Five off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T12##SUB#
Sixty Five is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Johns has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sixty Five has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Johns taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sixty Five doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Sixty Five!
A victorious Android Sixty Five thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 10 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Benjamins clinches with his opponent.
Benjamins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuang to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Benjamins manages to pull guard.
Benjamins 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang stalling.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Kuang 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.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Kuang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuang in particular looking to stall.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang'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.
Benjamins wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy.
Kuang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Benjamins gets full guard.
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Kuang.
Kuang passes into half guard.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Benjamins is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Kuang 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Kuang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjamins looking to control.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kuang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6#
Benjamins wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
Kuang is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is trying to control but Kuang passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins looks to move to half guard but instead Kuang has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (5) vs (0) Benjamins#T7#
Benjamins gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (8) vs (0) Benjamins
A lull in the action here as Kuang stalls from top position.
Kuang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Benjamins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (10) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuang has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Benjamins is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamins tries to improve his position but instead Kuang has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (13) vs (0) Benjamins
Kuang is not going to allow Benjamins to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Benjamins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuang controls the position.#T9#
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benjamins for as long as he can get away with.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kuang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T10##SUB#
Benjamins fending off the submission attempt from Kuang. #SUB#
Kuang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Benjamins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Benjamins for a finish.
Kuang 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.
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang not allowing Benjamins to control his hands.
Kuang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB#
Kuang looking to break Benjamins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benjamins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kuang is riding his opponent, not letting Benjamins buck him off.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well. #T12#
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Benjamins trying to control here.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Kuang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (16) vs (0) Benjamins
The referee asks Kuang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuang prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
Benjamins is being controlled here.
Benjamins is trying to get back to half guard.
Benjamins struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Benjamins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kuang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Benjamins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kuang lets go of the hold and Benjamins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nedry Kuang!
An out of breath Nedry Kuang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gascon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gascon showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
Gascon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gascon advances to half guard.
Gascon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is pressing down on Gascon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gascon won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall pushing down on Gascon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascon's coaches at Pure Progress Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Grandall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grandall maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gascon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grandall has cracked it and Gascon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Itinya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheese as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Cheese instigates a clinch.
Cheese goes for a takedown attempt but Itinya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cheese has closed the distance and engaged Itinya in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cheese decides to pull guard.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese has Itinya pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cheese controlling the position.
Itinya stays in close to Cheese's body and controls the position.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheese wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Cheese seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Itinya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cheese's guard.
Cheese trying to hold on to Itinya's head to control him but Itinya postures up.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Cheese trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Cheese keeping hold of Itinya's head, controlling as best he can.
Cheese is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cheese avoid being mounted?#T4#
Cheese keeping hold of Itinya's head, controlling as best he can.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Itinya trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it.
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cheese is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cheese avoid being mounted?#T6#
Cheese is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Itinya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
Cheese wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Itinya is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well.
Itinya is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer.
Cheese is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya uses his free foot to push down on Cheese's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cheese. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (3) Itinya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheese is looking to escape.
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Itinya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cheese is holding on tight.
#T10#
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cheese gets back to half guard.
Itinya is controlling the pace.
Cheese trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Itinya trying to control from Cheese's half guard. Cheese has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Itinya controlling from the top position. #T12#
Itinya trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheese is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (3) Itinya
Itinya is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Itinya wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cheese keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese passes into side control, despite Itinya's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (3) Itinya#T14#
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Cheese controls the position from side control.
Itinya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Charles Eric Cheese 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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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 8 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibrahim as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Gambini tries to sprawl but Ibrahim drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Gambini won't allow it.
Gambini is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gambini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gambini won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini is positioning himself well to prevent Ibrahim advancing to mount. #T1#
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini trying to control here.
Gambini's coaches at Silverback MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Gambini won't allow it.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Gambini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Ibrahim prevents Gambini from improving his position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini is controlling Ibrahim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gambini has his hands clasped together around Ibrahim's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Gambini 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.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Gambini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Ibrahim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambini sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gambini tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Gambini is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Gambini is concentrating on defense, preventing Ibrahim from advancing position.
Gambini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gambini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gambini moves into full guard.
#T7#
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ibrahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Ibrahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving. #T9#
Gambini being controlled here, momentarily.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Gambini 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.#T10#
Ibrahim stands and throws Gambini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gambini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gambini is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11#
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Gambini is working away. #T12#
Gambini holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gambini is being controlled here.
Gambini stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gambini is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
A lull in the action here.
Gambini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Gambini is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Gambini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambini controlling the position well.
Ibrahim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking to control but Gambini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 11 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hlervu did well to prevent Bar getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Bar
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Bar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bar stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Hlervu won't allow Bar to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Bar prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Hlervu won't allow Bar to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Hlervu with the active half guard here but Bar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (5) Bar#T4#
Hlervu is looking for a sweep.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu sneaks back into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily.
Bar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Bar is looking to advance position but Hlervu won't allow it.
Bar is controlling the pace.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Bar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bar prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Hlervu won't allow Bar to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Bar trying to control the pace. #T8#
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Bar is looking to pass Hlervu's guard but actually Hlervu recovers to full guard.
Bar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (8) Bar
Bar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bar gets to mount! Hlervu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (0) vs (10) Bar#T10#
Bar controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu can't escape the position.
Hlervu 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.#T11#
Hlervu tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Hlervu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (13) Bar
Hlervu is looking to reverse the position.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Hlervu being controlled for a moment.
Hlervu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (0) vs (15) Bar#T13#
Bar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu working to try and regain half guard.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hlervu tries to improve his position but Bar has taken his back! Bar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hlervu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bar pushes Hlervu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilhelm Bar! |
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