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SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bergman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Bergman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. CleaPain can't fight it off and eventually Bergman manages to take the fight to the floor. CleaPain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Bergman
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass. #T1#
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #SUB2#
Bergman 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.
#T2##SUB2#
Bergman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bergman 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.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T3#
Bergman tries to pass the half guard into mount. CleaPain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bergman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman has hold of CleaPain's arm. He's looking for a kimura. CleaPain seems comfortable defending it but Bergman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! CleaPain is real pain and he's forced to tap out! CleaPain is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bergman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Nice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nice wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mondiou manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Nice drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nice (2) vs (0) Mondiou
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.
Nice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondiou is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice is pushing down on Mondiou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondiou is fighting to maintain full guard but Nice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondiou on the ground.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Nice has control of the leg.
Nice uses his free foot to push down on Mondiou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mondiou. Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (5) vs (0) Mondiou
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondiou regains half guard.#SUB#
Nice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Mondiou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nice pushing down on Mondiou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mondiou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nice won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here.
Nice wants to pass the guard but Mondiou is keeping the position.
Nice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mondiou wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Nice trying to control but Mondiou is working from the bottom.
Nice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondiou is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mondiou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mondiou working for a triangle but Nice defends it easily.
Mondiou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Nice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nice wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB#
Nice drops back looking for a leg! Mondiou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mondiou manages to kick Nice off! Nice jumps back into Mondiou's guard. #SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Nice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nice is one step ahead there.
Mondiou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nice stopping the sweep attempt from Mondiou.
Mondiou has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nice has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (8) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Nice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mondiou, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Mondiou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (11) vs (0) Mondiou
Nice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondiou tries to reverse the position but Nice maintains control.
Mondiou wants to hold on but Nice pushes him away.
Nice wants to take his opponent's back but Mondiou doesn't allow it.
Mondiou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Nice is working for a kimura but Mondiou is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB2#
Mondiou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondiou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice trying to control the action but Mondiou is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nice 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.
Nice wants to pass to mount but Mondiou is defending the position. #T7#
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondiou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nice. #SUB#
Nice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondiou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nice. #T8#
Nice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (14) vs (0) Mondiou
Nice prevents Mondiou from getting the reversal.
Mondiou 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#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back.
Mondiou is refusing to be controlled, as Nice sits in half guard.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Nice is controlling well.
#T9#
Nice wants to free his trapped foot but Mondiou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (17) vs (0) Mondiou#SUB#
Nice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mondiou, who protects the arm well.
Mondiou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nice moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nice (19) vs (0) Mondiou#SUB#
Nice looking to secure an arm triangle but Mondiou defends it well. #T10#
Mondiou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nice wants to control the pace but Mondiou is squirming around nicely.
Nice pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mondiou is squirming around, avoiding Nice's attempts to control the action.
Nice wants to take Mondiou's back here but Mondiou is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mondiou is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nice fails to advance to Mondiou's back.
Nice tries to control but Mondiou wriggling away.
Nice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Nice with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mondiou is looking to improve his position but Nice isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondiou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Nice fails to advance to Mondiou's back.
Mondiou is squirming around, avoiding Nice's attempts to control the action.
Mondiou is looking to get to half guard.
Mondiou gets back to half guard.
Nice is trying to control. Mondiou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Nice has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Nice wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondiou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice trying to mount his opponent but Mondiou defends it.
Nice passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (22) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nice tries to control but Mondiou wriggling away. #T14#
Mondiou wants to hold on but Nice pushes him away.
Mondiou is working to get back to half guard.
Mondiou 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.
Nice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working.
Nice slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondiou is pressing down on Nice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nice takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
Our winner, Jack Nice, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Roth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasco was covering up waiting for the punch and Roth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasco is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velasco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (2) Roth
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Roth has his foot on Velasco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velasco escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (2) Roth
You can see the frustration on Roth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Velasco is trying to get an arm triangle but Roth is defending well. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roth is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Velasco trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth struggling a bit here.
Velasco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is looking to advance position but Roth won't allow it.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (8) vs (2) Roth
Velasco works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velasco (11) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth has hold of Velasco's leg, trying to break free but it's let Velasco lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Roth is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Velasco throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 14 wins and 29 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Viera pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viera is defending well.
Viera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Viera lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Viera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Viera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Mason is sitting in close to Viera's body. Viera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Viera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Milton Viera! |
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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 5 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nutz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (2) Nutz
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is looking to sweep but instead, Nutz has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Nutz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boxaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Boxaaja tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is defending against the submission attempts here by Nutz.
Nutz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (5) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja tries to improve position but can't.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T2#
Boxaaja is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nutz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (0) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz controlling from mount.
Boxaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz controlling from mount.
Nutz looking to control but Boxaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boxaaja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nutz is trying to control. Boxaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Nutz controlling the pace.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boxaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy.
Nutz trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Nutz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Boxaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nutz prevents Boxaaja from improving his position.#T4#
Nutz trying to control from Boxaaja's half guard. Boxaaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boxaaja pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Boxaaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (7) Nutz
Boxaaja trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (9) Nutz
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja pulls Nutz in to control the position. #T5#
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
#T6#
Boxaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nutz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (12) Nutz
Nutz trying to control the position but Boxaaja is working away. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boxaaja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nutz but great work by Boxaaja. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (12) Nutz
Nutz prevents Boxaaja from moving into mount.
Nutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Nutz is concentrating on defense, preventing Boxaaja from advancing position.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Nutz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Nutz is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Nutz trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.#SUB2#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (14) Nutz#T9#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #SUB#
Boxaaja throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nutz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (17) Nutz
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
Boxaaja tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nutz easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (6) vs (19) Nutz
Boxaaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boxaaja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boxaaja! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (8) vs (19) Nutz
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja pushing down on Nutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nutz moves into full guard.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (8) vs (21) Nutz
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Boxaaja has his foot on Nutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Boxaaja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boxaaja wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard. #T12#
Boxaaja controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Nutz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (8) vs (24) Nutz
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T13#
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
Boxaaja stops Nutz from passing to mount.
Boxaaja regains half guard.
Nutz prevents Boxaaja from improving his position.#T14#
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutz.
Nutz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nutz trying to control from Boxaaja's half guard. Boxaaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxaaja, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 24 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited Justa Nutz thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Standish looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Standish prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson is still trying to improve position.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Standish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Standish's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Farquharson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Standish knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Standish for a finish.
Standish rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Farquharson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Standish escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (4) Farquharson
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson is looking to sweep but instead, Standish has passed into half guard.
Farquharson wants to get back to full guard.
Standish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farquharson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Standish works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (7) vs (4) Farquharson
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Standish trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Standish taking a breather here. #T3#
Farquharson tries to buck Standish off but Standish is having none of it.
Standish controls the position.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Standish tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farquharson's legs.
Farquharson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (9) vs (4) Farquharson#T4#
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
Farquharson is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Standish avoids the attempt from Farquharson to control.
Farquharson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Standish can't control as he wanted to and Farquharson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Standish moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (12) vs (4) Farquharson
Standish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (14) vs (4) Farquharson
Standish controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling his opponent. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Standish.
Farquharson wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish wants to control the pace but Farquharson is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson 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: Standish (14) vs (6) Farquharson
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Standish pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Standish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (16) vs (6) Farquharson
Standish wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Standish is pushing down on Farquharson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farquharson is fighting to maintain full guard but Standish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farquharson tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
Standish wants to take a breather but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T8##SUB#
Standish is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Standish to get the leverage.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Standish is controlling well.
Standish controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Standish trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away. #T9#
Standish is taking a breather. Farquharson 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.#SUB2#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Standish wants to pass to mount but Farquharson is defending the position.
Standish works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (19) vs (6) Farquharson
Farquharson can't escape the position.
#T10#
Farquharson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Standish is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Farquharson reverses the position - he's now on top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (19) vs (8) Farquharson
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish wants to hit a sweep here but Farquharson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Standish there! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (19) vs (11) Farquharson#T11#
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Farquharson has control of Standish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Standish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Farquharson fails to advance to Standish's back. #T12#
Standish looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Standish (19) vs (14) Farquharson
Standish rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Standish looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Farquharson trying to control.#T13#
Farquharson controls the position.
Standish turns into Farquharson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (21) vs (14) Farquharson
Standish content to stall in guard here.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Farquharson looking to control.
Farquharson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Standish content to stall in guard here.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (24) vs (14) Farquharson
Farquharson prevents Standish from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 24 to 14.
An out of breath Niles Standish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Klopstock feints and as Marston raises his hands in defense, Klopstock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Marston
Klopstock trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Klopstock won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Marston working a defensive guard here.
Klopstock won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #T1#
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopstock manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (2) Marston
Marston content to stall in guard here.
Klopstock looking for a sweep. Not yet Klopstock, not yet. #SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a triangle here but Marston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (5) Marston
Klopstock is looking for a sweep.
Klopstock gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (2) vs (7) Marston
Klopstock wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Klopstock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Klopstock 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.
Klopstock is in trouble now - Marston has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Klopstock tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopstock is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klopstock is desperately trying to improve his position but Marston has a good base and remains in mount.
Marston tries to control but Klopstock wriggling away. #T4#
Klopstock tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (2) vs (13) Marston
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Klopstock buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marston is hanging on to Klopstock's back as he tries to escape.
Klopstock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marston's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (6) vs (13) Marston
Marston tries to roll but Klopstock sticks to his back.
#T5##SUB#
Klopstock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marston can't escape the position.
Klopstock is trying to stick to Marston's back but Marston is turning into Klopstock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klopstock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (6) vs (15) Marston
Klopstock controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Klopstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Marston is posturing up here but Klopstock has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marston tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marston has to tap! Slick submission there by Klopstock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonhard Klopstock!
In his post fight interview, Leonhard Klopstock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cap clinches up with Gascoigne and pushes him back against the cage.
Cap drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gascoigne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gascoigne can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Cap lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Cap
Cap looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Gascoigne controls Cap momentarily but Cap frees himself.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gascoigne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gascoigne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Cap's head. It's preventing any offense from Cap, at least for the moment.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Cap being controlled here momentarily.
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Cap stays in close to Gascoigne's body and controls the position.
Gascoigne is controlling Cap's posture.
Cap wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving. #T3#
Gascoigne pulls Cap in to control the position.
Cap wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Cap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascoigne trying to control the position.
Cap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Cap's head. It's preventing any offense from Cap, at least for the moment.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Gascoigne is pulling down on Cap's head. It's preventing any offense from Cap, at least for the moment.
Cap won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne controlling the position.
Gascoigne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Gascoigne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascoigne has his hands on Cap's head, controlling the position.
Cap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gascoigne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cap advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Cap#T7#
Cap tries to advance to mount but Gascoigne denies him.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascoigne keeps working.
Gascoigne is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
Gascoigne is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control.
Cap in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T8#
Gascoigne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Cap wants to advance to full mount but Gascoigne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck.
Cap trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Cap trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gascoigne being controlled here, momentarily.
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck.
Cap pushes down on Gascoigne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it. #T10#
Cap with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Cap sits in half guard.
Gascoigne is trying to control but can't.
Gascoigne gets full guard.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Cap stands and throws Gascoigne's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (8) Cap
Cap tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cap in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gascoigne tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position. #T12#
Cap tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gascoigne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gascoigne struggling a bit here.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Cap trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Cap taking a breather here.
Cap tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep.
Cap wants to control for a moment but Gascoigne uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T14#
Gascoigne is controlling Cap's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Gascoigne is working hard here to advance position.
Cap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (8) Cap
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
Vrjalya fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrjalya enables Hall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrjalya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall 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.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T1#
Hall'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrjalya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Vrjalya's legs - danger averted.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall stands and throws Vrjalya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Vrjalya#T2#
Hall staying calm.
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Hall staying calm.#T3#
Hall wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall takes a little break here. Vrjalya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Hall slows the pace down.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Hall takes a little break here. Vrjalya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Vrjalya regains half guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall trying to control from Vrjalya's half guard. Vrjalya has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Further stalling from Hall.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.#T7#
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall 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.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T8#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya 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: Hall (5) vs (2) Vrjalya
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Hall is controlling Vrjalya's trapped leg to prevent Vrjalya from advancing to side control.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Vrjalya prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Hall controlling the position well.
Vrjalya is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya being controlled here momentarily.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Hall is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Hall pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T12#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall postures up.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vrjalya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall pulls Vrjalya in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrjalya from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Vrjalya won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Vrjalya slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
#T14#
Vrjalya is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Vrjalya sits in half guard.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall controlling the position.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Scott Hall 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Macker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Macker lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson wants to control the position but Macker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson trying to control here.
Macker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Johnson
Macker controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Macker looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker controlling his opponent.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Macker tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Macker avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Macker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
#T4#
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Macker doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Macker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Johnson!
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