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SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ryan tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ryan manages to circle out of the way.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Ryan
Chai pulls Ryan in to control the position.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai has Ryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryan trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Ryan controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Chai is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Ryan is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai controlling the pace.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
#T6#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Ryan
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chai 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.
Ryan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Ryan
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Ryan controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai'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.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Ryan wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ryan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Ryan up and slammed him! Ryan can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Ryan
A lull in the action here.
Ryan wants to control but Chai postures up.#T10#
Ryan is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai taking a breather here.
Ryan wants to control but Chai postures up.#T11#
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is still trying to improve position.
Ryan trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.
Chai working away.
Chai controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Chai passes into side control, despite Ryan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (4) Ryan
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Chai happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Ryan tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Chai happy to just control the position for now. #T14#
Ryan tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Further stalling from Chai.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ryan tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controls the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan prevents Chai from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
T Mustana Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Siberian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. CleaPain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siberian (4) vs (0) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CleaPain, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Siberian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Siberian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siberian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
CleaPain is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siberian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Siberian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Siberian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siberian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Siberian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Siberian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CleaPain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
CleaPain is looking to regain half guard here but Siberian keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Siberian works to advance to full mount. CleaPain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siberian (6) vs (0) CleaPain
Siberian prevents CleaPain from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Siberian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Siberian working for a guillotine from mount but CleaPain is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Siberian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and CleaPain is now in Siberian's guard. A big mistake from Siberian there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (2) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Siberian 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#
Siberian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a triangle here but CleaPain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (6) vs (5) CleaPain
Siberian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Siberian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
CleaPain looks winded!#SUB#
Siberian actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siberian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (10) vs (5) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. CleaPain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Siberian looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Siberian will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5##SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Siberian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. CleaPain is defending well though. Siberian let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian. #T6##SUB#
Siberian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Siberian not allowing CleaPain to control his hands. #SUB#
CleaPain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Siberian looking for the RNC. #T7##SUB#
Siberian working for the choke. #SUB#
Siberian has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Siberian working for the choke. #SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8##SUB#
Siberian looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Siberian is looking for the choke from the back position but CleaPain is controlling his hands well.
CleaPain turns into Siberian and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (10) vs (7) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain content to stall in guard here. #T9##SUB#
Siberian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CleaPain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CleaPain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Siberian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siberian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10##SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
CleaPain 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. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB#
CleaPain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siberian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, CleaPain has managed to get both his arms back between Siberian's legs - danger averted.#T11##SUB#
Siberian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
CleaPain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Siberian working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#T12##SUB#
Siberian has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. CleaPain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Siberian. Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (10) vs (10) CleaPain
Siberian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siberian moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Siberian is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Siberian working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
Siberian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
CleaPain preventing the sweep. #T14#
Siberian is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Siberian looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#SUB#
Siberian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
CleaPain sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Siberian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Siberian gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Siberian takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Ninja Siberian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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; Benny Igbko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bemabe Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Juarez closes the distance and pushes Igbko back into the cage.#TD#
Igbko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Juarez regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Igbko (2) vs (0) Juarez
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Juarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juarez controls Igbko momentarily but Igbko frees himself.
Igbko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Juarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Igbko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juarez keeping full guard, as Igbko tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Igbko passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Igbko (5) vs (0) Juarez#T1##SUB#
Igbko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Igbko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Juarez trying to remain calm as Igbko controls from the top position.#SUB#
Igbko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Igbko is breathing heavily.
Igbko tries to advance to mount but Juarez denies him.
Juarez is trying to improve his position.
Juarez prevents Igbko from improving position. #SUB#
Igbko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Igbko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Juarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Igbko is thwarting Juarez's attempts to control the position.
Igbko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Igbko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juarez is not content to let Igbko control the position.#SUB2#
Juarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Juarez looking for submissions off his back.
Igbko is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now. #T3#
Juarez wants to improve his position but Igbko is controlling well.
#SUB#
Igbko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juarez is looking to control Igbko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
Juarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Juarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igbko wants to pass the guard but Juarez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Igbko has gone for a leg lock! Juarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Igbko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Igbko (5) vs (2) Juarez#T4##SUB#
Igbko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Igbko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Igbko is retaining full guard.
Juarez trying to control but Igbko is working from the bottom.
Juarez forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Igbko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Juarez 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! Igbko is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bemabe Juarez!
Bemabe Juarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adamz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Adamz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Adamz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamz somewhat.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Adamz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faster Adamz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (5) Jones
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Adamz is trying desperately to improve position.
Adamz is working hard here to advance position.
Adamz is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Adamz can't escape the position.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Adamz tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adamz tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adamz tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Adamz is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Adamz wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adamz gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Adamz won't allow it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Adamz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Jones is taking a breather. Adamz 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.
It looks like Jones 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.
Adamz wants to get back to full guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adamz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones controlling the action here.#SUB#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Adamz wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones controlling the action here.
Adamz trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adamz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones not doing much here.
Adamz is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adamz is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Adamz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Adamz defending well.
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adamz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Jones wants to pass to mount but Adamz is defending the position.
Adamz gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Adamz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Adamz's legs - danger averted.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adamz being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Adamz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adamz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Jones 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.
Adamz won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adamz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adamz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Adamz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Jones 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.
Adamz is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adamz keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Adamz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adamz (2) vs (5) Jones
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adamz is one step ahead there.
Jones has his hands on Adamz's head, controlling the position. #T14##SUB#
Adamz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Adamz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Adamz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Adamz eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to improve his position but Adamz is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamz tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Destroyer is trying to defend but Rambo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Rambo
Destroyer trying to control here.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Destroyer is defending the position.
Destroyer is concentrating on defense, preventing Rambo from advancing position.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rambo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (5) Rambo
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Rambo controlling from mount.
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action.
Rambo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Rambo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.#SUB2#
Rambo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rambo controlling from the full mount.
Destroyer wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.#SUB2#
Destroyer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rambo. #T3#
Destroyer prevents Rambo from taking his back.
Destroyer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Destroyer defends it well.
Destroyer reaches up to try and control the position but Rambo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Destroyer rolls and tries to escape and now Rambo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Destroyer (0) vs (8) Rambo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rambo tightening his grip on Destroyer, looking for the choke.
Destroyer is really stuck here.
#T4#
Rambo gets his hands free as Destroyer looks to control. #SUB2#
Destroyer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rambo gets his hands free as Destroyer looks to control. #SUB2#
Destroyer fending off the submission attempt from Rambo.
Destroyer rolls, trying to escape but Rambo keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Destroyer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rambo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Destroyer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Destroyer trying to control the hands but Rambo breaks the grip.
Rambo controlling the position well here. Destroyer rolled but Rambo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Destroyer wants to escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Rambo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Destroyer tries to escape but Rambo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Destroyer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rambo.
Rambo is trying to stick to Destroyer's back but Destroyer is turning into Rambo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rambo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Destroyer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (8) Rambo
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Destroyer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T7#
Destroyer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Destroyer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Destroyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Destroyer trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Rambo.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Destroyer is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Rambo keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo looking to control.
#T11#
Destroyer looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (10) Rambo
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Destroyer controlling the position.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving. #SUB#
Destroyer working for submissions but it's allowed Rambo to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Destroyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo. #T12#
Rambo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rambo wants to free his trapped foot but Destroyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (2) vs (13) Rambo#T13#
Destroyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rambo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Destroyer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (4) vs (13) Rambo
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Destroyer is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destroyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destroyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rambo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (7) vs (13) Rambo
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lefevre gets a double leg takedown into Idaho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving. #SUB#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lefevre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lefevre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Idaho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lefevre has picked Idaho up and slammed him! Idaho can't keep hold of the triangle and Lefevre manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (5) Lefevre
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Idaho looking for a sweep but Lefevre has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (0) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idaho's coaches at Rabid Dog 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.
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (10) Lefevre #T1#
Idaho can't escape the position.
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre content just to control the position here.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Idaho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (0) vs (13) Lefevre
Lefevre is hanging on to Idaho's back as he tries to escape.
Lefevre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Lefevre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Idaho tries to escape but Lefevre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lefevre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Idaho.
Lefevre keeps control of the position as Idaho tries to break free.
Idaho staying busy and making it hard for Lefevre to control. #T3#
Idaho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lefevre looking to break Idaho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Idaho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lefevre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Idaho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lefevre controlling the position easily from mount.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
Lefevre tries to control but Idaho wriggling away.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Idaho is looking to escape. #T4#
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre wants to take Idaho's back but he can't do it this time.
Idaho gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Lefevre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (16) Lefevre
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Lefevre looking to control but Idaho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Idaho tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (0) vs (19) Lefevre #SUB2#
Idaho preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lefevre .
Lefevre is hanging on to Idaho's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lefevre 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Idaho tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Lefevre is looking to control Idaho but Idaho is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6#
Idaho is trying to break free.
Idaho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lefevre .
Idaho is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lefevre .
You can see the frustration on Idaho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Lefevre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Idaho tries to escape the position.
Lefevre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Idaho is really stuck here.
Lefevre controlling the position well here. Idaho rolled but Lefevre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Lefevre has locked on a rear naked choke here! Idaho is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goromaru tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Goromaru wants the takedown. Sova is fighting it off but Goromaru persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sova's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass. #SUB#
Goromaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goromaru has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sova is really struggling to control Goromaru but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Sova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goromaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goromaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.#T2##SUB#
Sova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Sova is trying to keep Goromaru in close.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Sova throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goromaru escapes and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well.
Sova wants to control but Goromaru postures up.#T4#
Sova is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Goromaru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goromaru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goromaru trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goromaru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goromaru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Sova wants to control but Goromaru postures up.
Sova is trying to improve his position.
Sova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goromaru is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Sova tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Sova defends it. #T6#
Goromaru prevents Sova from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goromaru postures up.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Goromaru#T7##SUB2#
Sova is sitting in close to Goromaru's body. Goromaru has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sova is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sova is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goromaru.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikiya Goromaru!
A relieved looking Rikiya Goromaru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strakapoud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Chancel
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it.
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chancel moves into full guard.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chancel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strakapoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strakapoud sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chancel working for a triangle but Strakapoud defends it easily.
Chancel can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chancel is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard. #T3#
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel 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.
Chancel is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel moves into full guard.
#T5#
Chancel looking to control.
#SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Strakapoud pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud postures up.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck.
Chancel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Chancel
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Strakapoud moves into full guard.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel pushing down on Strakapoud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to take a breather but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Strakapoud wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chancel is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Strakapoud trying to control the position.
Chancel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chancel trying to control from half guard but Strakapoud is working away.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strakapoud keeps working.
Chancel is thwarting Strakapoud's attempts to control the position.
Chancel tries to pass to full mount but Strakapoud defends it. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Chancel 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.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud trying to control the position.
Strakapoud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (5) Chancel#T9#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud 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.
Chancel trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Strakapoud pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chancel is trying to control but can't.
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chancel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well.
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Strakapoud stalling.
Chancel won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chancel for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chancel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (5) Chancel
Strakapoud just content to control the position.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Chancel is being controlled here.
Strakapoud wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Chancel wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud controlling the position.
Chancel manages to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud uses his free foot to push down on Chancel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chancel. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (10) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plant but Plant pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Philbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plant sprawls well initially but Philbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Philbert
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is taking a breather. Plant 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.
Philbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plant defends it well.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it. #SUB#
Plant actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Philbert#T3#
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Philbert looking to secure an arm triangle but Plant defends it well.
Plant wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert prevents Plant from getting the reversal.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Plant 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.
Philbert trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB2#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.#T5#
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant wants to sweep but Philbert has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (8) Philbert
Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plant trying to control but Philbert postures up.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.
Plant wants to sweep but Philbert has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (11) Philbert
Plant tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Philbert easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (0) vs (13) Philbert
Philbert controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Plant regains half guard.
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Philbert controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard. #T7#
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it. #T8#
Plant has a hand on Philbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (16) Philbert
Philbert tries to control but Plant wriggling away.
Plant is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Plant tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.#T9#
Plant wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Plant to control.
Philbert seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Plant is holding on tight.
#T10#
Plant gets back to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is controlling the pace.
Philbert is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Philbert is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Philbert is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Philbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Plant! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (19) Philbert
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plant wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Plant won't allow Philbert to pass to mount.
Philbert moves into full mount! Plant won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (22) Philbert
Philbert looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Well,Plant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Philbert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plant is surviving well by controlling Philbert's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Plant is in no mood to give up.
Philbert trying to control but Plant is having none of it. #T13#
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert trying to control but Plant is having none of it.
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.#T14#
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Philbert is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 22 to 0.
After winning the bout, Van Dyke Philbert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 49 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Feet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ottke is trying to defend but Feet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Feet
Feet wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage. #T1#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Feet pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Feet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke trying to control but Feet postures up.
Feet content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Ottke is not content to let Feet control the position.
Feet passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Feet
Ottke is trying desperately to improve position.
Feet trying to control but Ottke is having none of it. #T5#
Feet can't control as he wanted to and Ottke manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.#T6#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Feet passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Feet.
Feet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
Feet stalling.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Feet trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Feet prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Feet trying to control the pace.
Feet wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T9#
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.
Let's hope that Feet 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.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Feet trying to control the pace.
Feet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feet wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T11#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is not content to let Feet control the position.
Feet controlling the pace. #T12#
Ottke gets full guard.
Ottke seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Ottke continues to stall.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Feet controlling him for the moment.
Feet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Feet wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 5 to 0.
Seemah Feet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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