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SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soprano on his heels. He'll look to pass Soprano's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moley has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard but Moley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (5) vs (0) Soprano#SUB#
Moley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (5) vs (2) Soprano
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Soprano wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soprano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moley keeps working. #T1#
Moley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Soprano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley won't allow Soprano to pass to mount.
Soprano is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Moley pulls Soprano in close to his closed guard and prevents Soprano from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Moley keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Soprano trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Soprano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.#T3#
Soprano wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Soprano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moley controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano trying to move into half guard but instead Moley has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (7) vs (2) Soprano
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soprano's guard.
Soprano 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.#T4##SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Moley 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.
#T5#
Soprano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soprano.#SUB2#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley is breathing heavily.
Moley is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soprano has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#T7##SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Moley pushes his legs off easily.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Soprano pushes a forearm under Moley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Slamister takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Slamister successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Werdum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slamister is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slamister has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (2) vs (0) Werdum
Slamister controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Slamister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Werdum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slamister has managed to get both his arms back between Werdum's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Werdum is keeping the position for now.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slamister controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamister advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slamister (5) vs (0) Werdum#T1#
Slamister trying to control the position but Werdum is working away. #SUB#
Slamister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Slamister trying to control the position but Werdum is working away. #SUB#
Slamister tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Slamister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Werdum is looking to regain half guard here but Slamister keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slamister wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
Werdum stops Slamister from passing to mount.
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.
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.
Slamister tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Werdum tries to buck Slamister off but Slamister is having none of it.
Werdum is letting Slamister control him for a moment. #SUB#
Slamister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Werdum, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Slamister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Werdum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slamister but great work by Werdum. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (5) vs (4) Werdum
Slamister regains half guard.#SUB2#
Werdum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Werdum is trying to control. Slamister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slamister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slamister.
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (7) vs (4) Werdum#SUB2#
Slamister is posturing up here but Werdum has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slamister tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slamister has to tap! Slick submission there by Werdum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Werdum! |
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Undercard bout
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hero Complex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quark quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Complex (2) vs (0) Quark#SUB#
Complex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quark sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Complex is working for a submission of some sort.
Quark is pressing down on Complex's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Quark looking for subs off his back but Complex has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Complex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quark is just riding it out for now. Complex eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Complex is thwarting Quark's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Quark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Complex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Complex. #T2##SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quark tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg. #SUB#
Complex trying to work for an americana but Quark has managed to regain full guard.
Quark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Complex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quark is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Quark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Quark has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Complex doesn't defend quickly enough and Quark has managed to lock this one up! Can Complex escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Quark on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hill walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rhodeo has Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hill walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hill pushes Rhodeo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodeo is working for takedown but Hill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scott Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodeo.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Hill holds him up against the cage and eventually Rhodeo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Rhodeo decides to pull guard.
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.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Hill being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hill prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well. #SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodeo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hill prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rhodeo is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhodeo gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Rhodeo is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Rhodeo is trying to control but Hill passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (3) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hill tries for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Rhodeo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhodeo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hill. #SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rhodeo trying to control but Hill postures up.
#T6#
Hill is controlling the pace.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Hill trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo has his hands on Hill's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill passes Rhodeo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Rhodeo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
#T8#
Hill passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hill goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rhodeo turns into him and now he's in Hill's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill managing to control the position. #T9#
Hill keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Hill wants to sweep here but Rhodeo controlling him for the moment.
Rhodeo 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.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhodeo stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.#T10#
Rhodeo stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (5) Rhodeo
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodeo just content to control the position.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Hill stops Rhodeo from passing to mount.
Hill tries to bench press Rhodeo off him but Rhodeo keeps the position.
Rhodeo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (6) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo fails to move to back control. #T11#
Hill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Hill is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhodeo from advancing position.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhodeo is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (10) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the full mount.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill regains half guard.
Rhodeo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Rhodeo is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hill tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.#T13#
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodeo sits in half guard.
Rhodeo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Hill is doing well to control the position and prevent Rhodeo from advancing to side control.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 10 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dusty Rhodeo thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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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 4 wins and 8 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Alvarez darts in and clinches De Moncey up against the cage.
De Moncey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Moncey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and De Moncey ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Moncey regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez stands and throws De Moncey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (5) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Moncey, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Moncey has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but De Moncey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (5) Alvarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
De Moncey won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez is controlling De Moncey's posture.
De Moncey trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez seems keen to control De Moncey's posture.#T2#
De Moncey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard.
De Moncey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard. #SUB#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (2) vs (10) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Moncey can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Moncey, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Moncey keeps working.
De Moncey is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez trying to control the position but De Moncey is working away. #T5#
De Moncey manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Moncey defends it well.
Alvarez prevents De Moncey from improving his position.#SUB2#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is defending well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Moncey defends it well. #T6##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but De Moncey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Moncey is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez prevents De Moncey from improving his position.#T7#
De Moncey wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (2) vs (13) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to control the position but De Moncey is working away.
De Moncey manages to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but De Moncey defends it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (2) vs (16) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
De Moncey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Moncey (2) vs (19) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez has the hooks in. De Moncey is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Alvarez passes his arm under De Moncey's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, De Moncey taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Alvarez!
A relieved looking Owen Alvarez 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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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 4 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnett moves into the clinch.#TD#
Barnett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Jargon#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jargon is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jargon avoid being mounted?
Jargon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnett is staying active.#SUB#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Jargon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jargon keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is pressing down on Jargon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jargon is holding on for now.
Jargon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jargon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Jargon won't allow Barnett to pass to mount.
Jargon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jargon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnett 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.
Jargon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jargon.#T2#
Jargon is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Jargon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnett preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jargon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jargon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jargon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (2) vs (4) Jargon
Jargon is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Jargon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jargon is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett looking to control.
Jargon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (2) vs (7) Jargon#SUB2#
Jargon tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well. #SUB2#
Jargon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnett wants to control but Jargon postures up.#T4#
Jargon wants to take a breather but Barnett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jargon.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett is controlling Jargon's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett controls Jargon momentarily but Jargon frees himself. #SUB#
Jargon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jargon slips nicely into half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Jargon seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jargon tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jargon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Jargon is proving a slippery customer.
Jargon being controlled here momentarily.
Jargon won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (7) Jargon
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Jargon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jargon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Jargon's legs - danger averted.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jargon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Jargon trying to control the position.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet. #T8#
Jargon is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Jargon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Barnett postures up.
Barnett pushes down on Jargon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett is keen to just control but Jargon is a slippery customer.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Jargon is defending the position.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jargon's guard.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Barnett controlling the pace. #T9#
Barnett works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (7) Jargon
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is having none of it.
Jargon prevents Barnett from taking his back.
Barnett looking to control but Jargon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jargon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10##SUB#
Barnett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jargon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jargon shrugs it off.
Jargon wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
Jargon regains half guard.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Barnett is thwarting Jargon's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.
Jargon is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jargon avoid being mounted?
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #T11#
Jargon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jargon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.
Barnett passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (7) Jargon
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (12) vs (7) Jargon#SUB#
Barnett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jargon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Jargon wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jargon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Jargon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnett 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.
Jargon gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Jargon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (12) vs (9) Jargon
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (14) vs (9) Jargon#SUB2#
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jargon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Jargon's legs - danger averted.
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett advances to half guard. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jargon is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett wants to advance to full mount but Jargon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Jargon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jargon looks winded!
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett passes Jargon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jargon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
Quinn Barnett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 9 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Melia wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Melia sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walon Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Green looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Melia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (4) vs (0) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #SUB#
Melia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Green's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Green! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Melia has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Walon Green!
Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tosanesti leaves Doe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doe is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosanesti wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tosanesti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tosanesti after a bit of a struggle.
Doe tries for a takedown but Tosanesti manages to get underhooks.
Doe tries to score a body lock takedown but Tosanesti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##TD2#
Tosanesti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tosanesti manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doe (0) vs (4) Tosanesti
Tosanesti is staying tight to Doe's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Tosanesti is trying to get an arm triangle but Doe is defending well.
Doe holds on to Tosanesti's head and controls the position momentarily.
Tosanesti tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Doe is positioning himself well to prevent Tosanesti advancing to mount.
Doe tries to get to full guard but Tosanesti has control of the leg.
Tosanesti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tosanesti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Tosanesti passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (7) Tosanesti
Doe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Doe seems a little lost for a moment, as Tosanesti dominates the positioning.#T4#
Doe stops Tosanesti from passing to mount.
Tosanesti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tosanesti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe tries to buck Tosanesti off but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Tosanesti wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Tosanesti tries to move to mount but Doe blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
Tosanesti taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tosanesti controls the position.#T6#
Doe is not content to let Tosanesti control the position.
Doe tries to bench press Tosanesti off him but Tosanesti keeps the position.
Doe wants to control but Tosanesti postures up.
Doe is not content to let Tosanesti control the position. #T7#
Tosanesti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Doe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (0) vs (9) Tosanesti
Doe tries to lock up and control but Tosanesti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tosanesti tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe prevents Tosanesti from taking his back.#T8#
Doe holds on for dear life, controlling Tosanesti's posture momentarily.
Doe tries to hold on but Tosanesti pushes him away.
Tosanesti controlling from the full mount.
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Tosanesti wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Tosanesti controlling from mount.
Tosanesti trying to control but Doe is having none of it. #T10#
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
Tosanesti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tosanesti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Doe is looking to get to half guard.
Doe tries to hold on but Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Tosanesti controlling from the full mount.
Tosanesti prevents Doe from getting the reversal.
Tosanesti controlling his opponent.
Doe tries to lock up and control but Tosanesti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tosanesti pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Doe is just holding on here. Tosanesti manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (0) vs (12) Tosanesti
Tosanesti trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doe tries to roll but Tosanesti sticks to his back.
Tosanesti keeps control of the position easily here as Doe tries to buck him off.
Doe is really stuck here.
#T14#
Tosanesti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More stalling from Tosanesti.
I really don't envy Doe right now.
Tosanesti looking to hold on to the position here but Doe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Tosanesti is proving a slippery customer.
Tosanesti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tosanesti wins on points by 12 to 0.
Chris Tosanesti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 35 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent.
Orion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch successfully.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lo after a bit of a struggle.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lo pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Lo moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lo is defending well.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Orion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lo sprawls well. Lo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Orion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lo was covering up waiting for the punch and Orion finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Lo
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lo is pulling down on Orion's head. It's preventing any offense from Orion, at least for the moment.
Orion trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Orion is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Orion forces his way into half guard.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (0) Lo
Orion trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T5#
Lo wants to control but Orion postures up.
A lull in the action here as Orion stalls from top position.
Lo struggling a bit here.#T6#
Lo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Orion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (5) vs (4) Lo
Lo trying to control momentarily.
Lo has good solid back control here. #T7#
Orion trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Orion is really stuck here.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lo biding his time, controlling Orion. #T8##SUB2#
Lo has the hooks in. Orion is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lo passes his arm under Orion's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Orion taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Lo! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Thumb up against the cage.
Chai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thumb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Chai
Thumb is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Chai is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thumb is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai controlling from side mount.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #T1#
Thumb is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thumb, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Thumb gets full guard.#SUB#
Thumb 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. #T3#
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thumb 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.
Thumb wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is defending well. #T5#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Chai
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thumb's guard. #T6#
Thumb trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Thumb is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (10) Chai
Thumb can't escape the position.
#T7#
Thumb holds on for dear life, controlling Chai's posture momentarily.
Thumb is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Thumb is working to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Thumb is squirming around nicely.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Thumb tries to hold on but Chai postures up.#T8#
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (2) vs (13) Chai
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai is looking to control Thumb but Thumb is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Thumb manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (13) Chai#T10#
Thumb passes into half guard. #SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
Thumb is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Chai has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Thumb. Oh but Chai has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Thumb goes limp - he's gone! Chai jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyksandr Chai!
A relieved looking Olyksandr Chai 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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