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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Georges Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Montgomery Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pierre (0) vs (2) Scott#SUB#
Pierre is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Scott rolls with it to try and escape but Pierre cranks on the arm and Scott is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges Pierre! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.#SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.#T3#
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (5) Gordon#T6#
Gordon is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (7) Gordon
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass. #T7##SUB#
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Gordon.#T8##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (2) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Gordon controls the position. #T10#
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11##T12#
Ryan tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T13#
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon is taking a breather. Ryan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gordon Ryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'The only one who could defeat me is me.'. |
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Co-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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ladine with a poor takedown #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (0) Ladine
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.#SUB#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ladine sees it coming and defends easily.
Ladine tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.
Ladine is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Ladine is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ladine avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ladine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ladine tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Ladine is defending well.
#T1#
Gabriel is thwarting Ladine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ladine is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel. #SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ladine wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ladine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ladine is trying to get back to full guard.
Ladine is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ladine avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Ladine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ladine trying to control here.
Ladine is doing well to control the position and prevent Gabriel from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Ladine looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gabriel 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.
Ladine is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Ladine wants to get back to full guard.
Ladine is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well. #SUB2#
Ladine actively working from the bottom here.
Gabriel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ladine is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
#SUB#
Gabriel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ladine is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ladine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ladine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gabriel forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Gabriel wants to free his trapped foot but Ladine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Ladine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gabriel 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.
Ladine tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well. #T7#
Gabriel tries to pass to full mount but Ladine defends it. #SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Ladine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ladine tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ladine sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.#T8##SUB#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ladine is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well.
Gabriel is thwarting Ladine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Ladine is defending the position. #T9#
Ladine manages to get to full guard.
Ladine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (2) Ladine#SUB#
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ladine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ladine wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gabriel working for submissions but it's allowed Ladine to get to half guard.
Ladine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabriel keeps working. #T10##SUB2#
Ladine is trying to work for a kimura but Gabriel is defending well.
Gabriel manages to get to full guard.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ladine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (4) vs (2) Ladine#SUB#
Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ladine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ladine has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (4) vs (4) Ladine
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11##SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ladine passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ladine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gabriel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clayton Ladine! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lester gets a clinch.
Miele wants a takedown.
Miele is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Lester has Miele pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lester pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miele tumbling to the mat - Lester dives into Miele's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Miele
Miele wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Lester tries to free his leg and advance position but Miele is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is stalling in the full guard.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lester wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miele can't keep his opponent in guard - Lester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miele is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miele avoid being mounted?#T2#
Miele tries to get to full guard but Lester has control of the leg.
Miele is trying to control but can't.
Lester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.
Miele tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lester in particular looking to stall.
Miele tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Miele wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Miele is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miele avoid being mounted?
Lester not doing much here.
Miele trying to hold on to Lester's head to control him but Lester postures up.
Lester performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Miele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miele.#SUB2#
Miele looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lester has picked Miele up and slammed him! Miele can't keep hold of the triangle and Lester manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (5) vs (0) Miele
Lester controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Miele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lester staying calm.#T6#
Miele gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miele trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (8) vs (0) Miele#T7#
Miele 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.#SUB2#
Miele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily.
Lester has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (11) vs (0) Miele
Lester manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miele to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lester (14) vs (0) Miele
Miele is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lester continues to stall.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free. #T9#
Lester just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Miele right now.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
Lester controls the position.
Miele is trying to break free.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miele tries to escape the position.
Miele trying to control the action but Lester just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Lester is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miele is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miele is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lester.
#T12#
Lester is not going to allow Miele to sit and survive in this position.
Miele tries to roll but Lester sticks to his back.
Miele is still trying to improve position.
Lester gets his hands free as Miele looks to control.
Miele can't escape the position.
#T13#
Lester trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miele doesn't escape.
More hug and hope from Lester.
Lester has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Miele can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Moe Lester thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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