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SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarinnen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Grov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sarinnen gets underhooks to prevent Grov's takedown attempt.
Sarinnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Sarinnen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grov uses from the top position.
Sarinnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there.
Grov trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Grov defends easily.
#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Grov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Sarinnen.#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Grov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grov works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen 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#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.
Grov trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarinnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grov has managed to get both his arms back between Sarinnen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Grov defends easily.
#SUB#
Sarinnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grov trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet. #SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grov defends it easily.
Grov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarinnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen wants to control the position but Grov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sarinnen is controlling Grov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grov prevents Sarinnen from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Sarinnen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sarinnen (4) vs (0) Grov
Grov is in bad spot here.
Grov trying to control the position but Sarinnen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Grov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sarinnen has the hooks in. Grov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sarinnen passes his arm under Grov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Grov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jerry Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Dramos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Dramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Jones has hold of one of Dramos's legs. Dramos is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Dramos
Dramos content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Dramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dramos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dramos stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #T2#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dramos from controlling successfully.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Dramos 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.
Dramos advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Dramos#T3##SUB2#
Dramos swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dramos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Dramos
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos pulls Jones in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Dramos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dramos controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dramos keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Dramos is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dramos pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #T5#
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Dramos looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Dramos moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dramos holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T7#
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dramos 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving. #T8#
Dramos trying to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T9#
Dramos keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dramos has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Dramos's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dramos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dramos has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Dramos is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Dramos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Dramos managing to control the position. #T12#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dramos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dramos is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.#T13##SUB2#
Dramos working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones is fighting to break Dramos's control of his arms but Dramos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jones is sitting in close to Dramos's body. Dramos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jones is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jones is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dramos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juliano Dramos!
A relieved looking Juliano Dramos 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 28 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Navarro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Mason#SUB#
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Navarro 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.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro trying to control the pace.
Navarro prevents Mason from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Navarro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Navarro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T3#
Navarro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (8) vs (0) Mason
Navarro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Navarro is working for a guillotine from mount but Mason frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Navarro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mason is now in Navarro's guard. A big mistake from Navarro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (8) vs (2) Mason
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason advances to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Navarro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8##SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Navarro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) Mason
Navarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Navarro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9##SUB2#
Navarro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro postures up.
#T10#
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Navarro has Mason in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (4) Mason
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom. #T11#
Navarro is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.
Navarro is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.
Mason is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro trying to control here.
#T12##SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Mason is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mason trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Navarro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Edu Navarro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viera but Viera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viera wants it to stay on the feet.
Ignon goes for a double leg but Viera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Viera continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauv Ignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viera stops a takedown attempt from Ignon.
Viera tries to pull guard but Ignon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ignon gets underhooks to prevent Viera's takedown attempt.
Viera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignon smiles and moves away.
Ignon fails to land the takedown.
Ignon shoots in and drives through. Viera sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Viera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viera lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (0) vs (2) Viera
Viera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viera passes into half guard.
#T1#
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignon defends it well. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Viera has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (5) Viera
Viera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignon is looking to escape.
Ignon is working to get back to half guard.
Ignon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Viera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Viera is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viera prevents Ignon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Viera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Ignon is staying active underneath Viera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viera pulls his head out easily.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Viera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignon.
Viera wants to pass the guard but Ignon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Viera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Viera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Viera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (8) Viera
Ignon is trying to improve his position.
Viera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Viera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Ignon is working hard here to advance position.
Ignon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Viera has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viera pulls his head out easily.
Ignon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ignon working for a triangle but Viera defends it easily.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Viera stands and throws Ignon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (11) Viera
Ignon is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control.
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viera moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (0) vs (13) Viera#SUB2#
Viera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ignon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Viera wants to take his opponent's back but Ignon doesn't allow it.
Ignon is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Viera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ignon is desperately trying to improve his position but Viera has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignon 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.
Viera wants to take a breather but Ignon is having none of it.
Ignon gets full guard.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viera defends well.#SUB#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Viera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Viera trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Viera pushes his legs off easily.
Ignon wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ignon has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ignon looking for a guillotine here but Viera defends easily.
Ignon is breathing heavily.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Viera pushes his legs off easily.
Viera trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle here but Viera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (16) Viera#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignon, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Viera tries for a kimura but Ignon is defending well. #T12#
Ignon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (16) Viera#SUB#
Ignon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Ignon has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ignon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ignon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Ignon is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Ignon pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Ignon stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Well,Ignon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Ignon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Ignon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (16) Viera#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14##SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignon tries to move to full mount but Viera actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Viera wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignon prevents Viera from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (8) vs (16) Viera#SUB#
Viera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ignon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viera wins on points by 16 to 8. |
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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 3 wins and 6 losses; Stella Fella! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngannou with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fella counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fella is working for takedown but Ngannou is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Fella gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fella (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Fella is stalling in the full guard.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fella wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Fella is really struggling to control Ngannou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Fella defends it easily.
Fella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet. #SUB2#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully. #T2#
Fella is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ngannou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fella is one step ahead there.
Fella is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Fella defends it easily.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fella seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ngannou for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Fella has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ngannou to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fella is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ngannou pulls down on the head and he's put Fella to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 26 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ozymandias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ozymandias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias 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 Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to bench press Ozymandias off him but Ozymandias keeps the position.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias controls the position.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie continues to stall.#T3#
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie 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.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is controlling Ozymandias's posture.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to control the position here. #T4#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T5#
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T6#
Gracie is controlling Ozymandias's posture.
Ozymandias stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Ozymandias
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Ozymandias is trying to keep Gracie in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (6) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias advances to half guard.
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T10#
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Ozymandias trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Ozymandias
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Gracie 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. #T13#
Gracie trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (8) Ozymandias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 8 to 4.
Cyrus Ozymandias managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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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 18 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Thunder pulls guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Thunder has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (2) Chai
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Thunder can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it. #T2#
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T3#
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
#T4#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunder can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
Thunder trying to control here.
#T6#
Chai trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Chai trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (5) Chai
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder is being controlled here.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Chai working away.#SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai content just to control the position here.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Thunder tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Thunder is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thunder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thunder! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
Thunder is stalling in the full guard.
Thunder trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Chai pulls Thunder in close to prevent any damage.
Chai keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thunder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Chai wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Chai gets full guard.#SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T14#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself.
Chai has control of Thunder's left arm, preventing Thunder from doing any damage.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 4.
Dragon Li Chai 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 8 wins and 12 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.#TD2#
Maximus pulls guard effortlessly.
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes 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. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Maximus
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (6) Maximus#T5#
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Maximus#SUB#
Maximus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) Maximus#T6##SUB#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maximus 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 Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (11) Maximus
Maximus advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (13) Maximus
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Barnes wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (13) Maximus
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus controlling Barnes's posture.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (15) Maximus#T9#
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Maximus is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T12#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13##SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (18) Maximus
Barnes can't escape the position.
#T14#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus takes Barnes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (21) Maximus
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 21 to 8.
Alexander Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Helvig drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Helvig looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up. #SUB2#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Marden
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helvig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away. #SUB#
Helvig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.#T2#
Marden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it. #SUB2#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helvig is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden advances to half guard.
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (5) Marden
Marden trying to control the position but Helvig is working away. #T5##SUB2#
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helvig is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (9) vs (5) Marden
Marden tries to break free.
Marden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marden is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Helvig off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Marden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Helvig gets his way!
#T6#
Helvig is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Helvig. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helvig's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (7) Marden#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Marden pushes his legs off easily.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Helvig keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (11) vs (7) Marden
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (7) Marden
Marden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away. #T8##SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marden has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Helvig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Helvig seems to be working for a kimura but Marden defends the submission attempt.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marden wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T9##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (14) vs (9) Marden#SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Marden
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marden off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (18) vs (12) Marden
Helvig doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (18) vs (14) Marden#T11#
Marden slips nicely into half guard.
Marden is thwarting Helvig's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig is not content to let Marden control the position.#SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Helvig defends the submission attempt.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig gets full guard.#T12#
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (18) vs (17) Marden
Helvig is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
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. #T13#
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Marden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig regains half guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (17) Marden
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (19) Marden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helvig is breathing heavily.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
Bjørn Helvig very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Main event
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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 12 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Elvul clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Elvul is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Elvul persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Elvul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elvul is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Elvul has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elvul to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Elvul has latched onto it... Big trouble! Elvul pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johnson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Elvul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Dreynos Elvul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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