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SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov PBP Commentary |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akiyama dives in and grabs Espinoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Espinoza pushes down on Akiyama's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espinoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akiyama defends it well.#CL#
Akiyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiyama has Espinoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Espinoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Espinoza is trying to drag Akiyama to the mat but Akiyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Espinoza prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espinoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama can't get the takedown.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama stops a takedown attempt from Espinoza.
#T1#
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Espinoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Akiyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Espinoza prevents it.
#TD2#
Espinoza pulls Akiyama into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Espinoza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akiyama (0) vs (2) Espinoza
Espinoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akiyama's guard. #SUB2#
Espinoza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Akiyama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Espinoza has cracked it and Akiyama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Espinoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Espinoza! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nutz closes the distance and clinches.
Nutz is pressed up against the cage. Adamz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nutz down to the mat. Nutz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adamz shoots in and drives through. Nutz sprawls well.
Adamz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nutz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faster Adamz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nutz.
Nutz is trying to drag Adamz to the mat but Adamz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nutz lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nutz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Adamz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nutz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Adamz pulls down on the head and he's put Nutz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz!
Faster Adamz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aled Bowen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Yoshida pulls guard.
Bowen pushes down on Yoshida's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshida defends it well. #SUB#
Bowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen forces his way into half guard.
Yoshida is concentrating on defense, preventing Bowen from advancing position.
Bowen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowen is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bowen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Bowen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (3) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yoshida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yoshida! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (3) vs (2) Yoshida
Bowen controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself. #T2#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Bowen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (5) vs (2) Yoshida
Bowen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bowen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (5) vs (4) Yoshida#T3#
Bowen looking to control.
Bowen wants to improve his position but instead Yoshida has moved into half guard.
Bowen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bowen (9) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control the position but Bowen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Yoshida reverses the position brilliantly into Bowen's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (9) vs (6) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Bowen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bowen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Bowen's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (9) vs (9) Yoshida#T5##SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Bowen is defending well.
Bowen tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Bowen manages to get back to half guard.
Bowen gets full guard.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bowen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshida has passed into half guard!
#T6##SUB#
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Bowen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowen has an active guard here but Yoshida has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yoshida 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.
#T8#
Bowen is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowen wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
#T9#
Bowen trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Bowen trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida is thwarting Bowen's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Bowen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (9) vs (12) Yoshida
Yoshida controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Bowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bowen reaches up to try and control the position but Yoshida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bowen rolls and tries to escape and now Yoshida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bowen (9) vs (15) Yoshida
Yoshida is looking to control Bowen but Bowen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Bowen right now.
Bowen trying to control the position but Yoshida manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Yoshida has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bowen 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 Yoshida gets his way!
Yoshida looks winded!#T13#
Yoshida is hanging on to Bowen's back as he tries to escape.
Bowen trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida is trying to stick to Bowen's back but Bowen is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bowen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (11) vs (15) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bowen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Bowen controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Bowen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (14) vs (15) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshida has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Bowen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 15 to 14. |
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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 6 wins and 2 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Doctore gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Globe (0) vs (4) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doctore wants to control but Globe is keeping him busy.
Globe is looking to regain half guard here but Doctore keeps moving and retains side control.
Globe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Globe (0) vs (6) Doctore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doctore seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Globe is holding on tight.
Globe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Globe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Globe is pressing down on Doctore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doctore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Globe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Doctore trying to control but Globe is working from the bottom.
Doctore is looking to pass into half guard but Globe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Globe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (6) Doctore
Globe passes Doctore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doctore won't allow Globe to pass to mount.
Doctore is not content to let Globe control the position.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Globe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Globe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Globe is trying to control. Doctore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doctore won't allow Globe to pass to mount.
Globe moves into full mount! Doctore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (6) Doctore
Globe wants to take Doctore's back but he can't do it this time.
Doctore is looking to improve his position but Globe isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Doctore keeps trying to improve his position.
Doctore has given up his back. Will we see Globe going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Globe (8) vs (6) Doctore
Globe wants to control but Doctore is keeping busy.
Doctore breaks Globe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (8) vs (8) Doctore#SUB#
Globe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doctore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Globe looking for a sweep. Not yet Globe, not yet. #T4#
Doctore postures up.
#SUB#
Globe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Globe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doctore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doctore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (8) vs (11) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore has hold of Globe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Globe seems comfortable defending it but Doctore has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Globe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Globe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Doctore couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Bremner clinches. #TD2#
Bremner jumps guard and drags Marden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marden postures up.
#SUB2#
Marden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marden has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Marden 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Bremner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bremner pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Marden defending well.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremner defends it easily.#SUB#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
#T2#
Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (4) Bremner
Bremner prevents Marden from improving his position.
Bremner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Marden defends it. #T3#
Marden is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Marden is defending well.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Marden reverses the position - he's now on top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (4) Bremner
Marden passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bremner is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Bremner trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marden pulls his head out easily.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bremner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #SUB#
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
Marden moves into full mount! Bremner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (7) vs (4) Bremner#SUB#
Marden working for a submission but Bremner is keeping him at bay.
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Marden looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremner defends it well. #T5#
Bremner can't escape the position.
Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape.
Bremner wants to control but Marden is having none of it.#SUB#
Marden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Marden is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bremner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bremner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (7) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T6#
Marden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marden keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (9) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (9) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bremner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bremner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Marden trying to control the position.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (11) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Marden postures up. #SUB2#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner has Marden pulled in close to control his posture.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #T9#
Marden passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working. #T10#
Bremner tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Bremner is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden controlling the action here.
Marden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (14) vs (8) Bremner#T11#
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Bremner tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Marden fails to move to back control.
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Bremner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (17) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner tries to escape but Marden has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Marden working for the choke. #T12##SUB#
Marden patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Marden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Marden tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke.
Bremner wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Marden tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke.
Marden is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Bremner breaks Marden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (17) vs (10) Bremner
Marden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (19) vs (10) Bremner
Bremner trying to control here.
Marden wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it. #SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bremner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Bremner works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bremner 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. #SUB2#
Marden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Marden has gone for a leg lock! Bremner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (19) vs (12) Bremner
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
Bulla Marden 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trismegistus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerbandi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trismegistus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerbandi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Gerbandi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gerbandi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has his foot on Trismegistus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trismegistus works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Trismegistus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Trismegistus
Gerbandi working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerbandi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gerbandi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gerbandi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (4) Trismegistus
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (4) Trismegistus
Trismegistus manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Trismegistus wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trismegistus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control from Trismegistus's half guard. Trismegistus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trismegistus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Trismegistus#T5#
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus is pushing down on Gerbandi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerbandi is fighting to maintain full guard but Trismegistus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerbandi wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to control Trismegistus's posture. Trismegistus takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gerbandi! Trismegistus is rotating here... this could be the end... Gerbandi is out! Trismegistus has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yojizo Trismegistus!
A relieved looking Yojizo Trismegistus 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Philbert as Saunders shoots in.#TD2#
Philbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert passes Saunders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saunders is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
#T1#
Philbert moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert avoids the attempt from Saunders to control.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount but Philbert keeps good control and instead manages to take Saunders's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (8) Philbert
Saunders is in bad spot here.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Well, with Philbert on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saunders is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saunders is trying to break free.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saunders.
Saunders wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saunders is really stuck here.
Good control from Philbert.
Saunders tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Philbert sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Saunders taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Goble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai wants to clinch.
Goble closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Goble pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Goble up against the cage.#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai has control of Goble's left arm, preventing Goble from doing any damage. #T2#
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T3#
Chai controlling the position.
Goble passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goble is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (2) vs (4) Chai
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble tries to control but Chai manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (2) vs (7) Chai#T4#
Goble tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai biding his time, controlling Goble.
Goble is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Goble fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai avoiding Goble 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai keeps control of the position easily here as Goble tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Goble wants to escape the position.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Goble trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Chai controls the position.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Goble is staying busy.
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Goble is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble 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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Goble trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Chai is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goble.
Goble trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Goble tries to break free.
#T10#
Chai not allowing Goble to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Goble's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goble turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (4) vs (7) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass. #T11#
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T12#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Goble wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Goble pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is controlling Goble's trapped leg to prevent Goble from advancing to side control.#T14#
Chai tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Makarov clinches up with Bar and pushes him back against the cage.
Bar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Bar manages to pull guard.
Makarov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (3) Makarov
Makarov controlling the position.
Bar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar struggling a bit here.#T1#
Makarov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (0) vs (5) Makarov
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Makarov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Bar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makarov content just to control the position here.
Makarov trying to control but Bar is having none of it.
Makarov content just to control the position here. #T3#
Makarov takes Bar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (0) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bar's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov is trying to control but Bar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Makarov tries to take his opponent's back but Bar turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov has Bar pulled in close to control his posture.
Bar wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving. #T6#
Bar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Makarov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makarov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
More stalling from Makarov.
Bar is taking a breather. Makarov 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.#T7#
Makarov is looking to control Bar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makarov avoid being mounted?
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Makarov is trying to keep Bar in close.
#SUB2#
Makarov is looking for a triangle but Bar pushes his legs off easily.
Makarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov controlling Bar's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Makarov is controlling Bar's posture.#T9#
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bar trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov looking to control but Bar passes into half guard.
#T10#
Makarov trying to control from the bottom.
Makarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Makarov is concentrating on defense, preventing Bar from advancing position.
Bar prevents Makarov from improving his position.#T12#
Makarov trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Makarov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Bar 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.
Makarov wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bar 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.
Bar is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T13#
Makarov is pulling down on Bar's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Makarov 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! Bar rolls with it to try and escape but Makarov cranks on the arm and Bar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Makarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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