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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gael Boone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boone somewhat.#TD#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Boone
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Boone#SUB#
Anderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Boone is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Anderson!
Our winner, Nick Anderson, 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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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wellington wants to clinch#TD2#
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Wellington didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Wellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos won't allow Wellington to sweep him here.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Wellington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Wellington is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wellington sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Wellington is defending well.
#SUB#
Wellington has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Santos. Oh but Wellington has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Santos goes limp - he's gone! Wellington jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Wellington! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lothbrok gets tackled into the cage by Heliogabale. Heliogabale maintains the clinch.
Heliogabale wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Heliogabale ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Heliogabale no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heliogabale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lothbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heliogabale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is pushing down on Lothbrok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lothbrok is fighting to maintain full guard but Heliogabale has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lothbrok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Lothbrok defends it. #SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrok wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Lothbrok is a slippery customer.
Lothbrok is looking to get back to full guard here but Heliogabale has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrok, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrok, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heliogabale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lothbrok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lothbrok won't allow Heliogabale to pass to mount.
Heliogabale working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lothbrok's thigh. Lothbrok counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for a guillotine here but Heliogabale defends easily.
#SUB#
Lothbrok has his foot on Heliogabale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heliogabale works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Heliogabale advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Lothbrok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lothbrok wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working. #SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it.
Lothbrok is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position.
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #T5#
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lothbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T6#
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Lothbrok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Heliogabale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is defending well. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok gets full guard.
Lothbrok keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heliogabale not doing much here.
Lothbrok is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it.
Heliogabale uses his free foot to push down on Lothbrok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lothbrok. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (11) Heliogabale#T8#
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lothbrok is looking to escape.
Lothbrok is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to isolate an arm here. Lothbrok doesn't see it coming and as Heliogabale extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sardon Heliogabale!
A very excited looking Sardon Heliogabale 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sato. Sato gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Dramos clinches with his opponent.
Sato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Juliano Dramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Sato.
Dramos is trying to pull guard but Sato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sato is trying to drag Dramos to the mat but Dramos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dramos wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sato.
Dramos tries to pull guard but Sato won't allow it.
#T1#
Sato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dramos prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sato is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dramos can't fight it off and eventually Sato manages to take the fight to the floor. Dramos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (0) vs (2) Sato#SUB#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dramos is controlling Sato's posture.#T2#
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Dramos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Sato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dramos pulls Sato in close to prevent any damage.
Dramos'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.#T3#
Sato postures up.
#SUB#
Dramos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass. #SUB#
Dramos has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass. #SUB#
Dramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dramos pulls Sato in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Dramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
Sato is looking to pass into half guard but Dramos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dramos is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (2) Sato
Dramos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dramos drops back looking for a leg! Sato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sato manages to kick Dramos off! Dramos jumps back into Sato's guard.
Dramos pushes down on Sato's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sato manages to get to full guard.
Dramos wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.#T6#
Sato keeping moving, preventing Dramos from controlling successfully.
Dramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sato is retaining full guard.
Dramos is stalling in the full guard.
Sato can't keep his opponent in guard - Dramos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sato is looking to improve his position.
Sato trying to control but Dramos postures up.
Dramos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dramos controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dramos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8##SUB2#
Sato is looking for a triangle but Dramos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sato looking for a guillotine here but Dramos defends easily.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.#T9##SUB2#
Sato is looking for a triangle here but Dramos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (5) vs (2) Sato
Dramos trying to control the position but Sato is working away.
Dramos advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dramos (7) vs (2) Sato
Dramos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Dramos.
Sato is looking to get to half guard.
Dramos fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Dramos wants to control the pace but Sato is squirming around nicely.
Sato tries to hold on but Dramos postures up.
Dramos trying to control but Sato is having none of it.
Dramos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sato is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dramos (10) vs (2) Sato#SUB#
Dramos looking for the choke from the back.
Sato turns into Dramos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (10) vs (4) Sato
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato is fighting to break Dramos's control of his arms but Dramos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramos, not yet. #T11#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos is trying to control the position but Sato postures up. #SUB2#
Sato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dramos dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (12) vs (4) Sato
Dramos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sato working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dramos has passed into half guard!
Sato looks winded!
Dramos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dramos trying to pass the guard but Sato defending well.
Sato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dramos jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (15) vs (4) Sato#T12#
Sato is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Dramos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sato is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juliano Dramos!
During a confident post fight interview, Juliano Dramos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 11 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Prochazka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benjamins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prochazka is in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamins controls Prochazka momentarily but Prochazka frees himself.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is keeping the position.
Prochazka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prochazka postures up.
Benjamins working a defensive guard but Prochazka passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.
Benjamins trying to control here.
Prochazka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Benjamins#T1#
Benjamins is trying to escape the mount.
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prochazka'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.#SUB#
Benjamins tries to improve his position but Prochazka has taken his back! Prochazka has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Benjamins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Prochazka pushes Benjamins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane rushes Rhodeo and presses him up against the cage.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodeo.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Rhodeo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
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.
Kane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane wants to take his opponent's back but Rhodeo doesn't allow it.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away. #SUB#
Kane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kane avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.#T1##SUB#
Kane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rhodeo is surviving well by controlling Kane's body position as best he can.
Kane wants to take Rhodeo's back but he can't do it this time.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rhodeo regains half guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kane wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodeo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kane trying to control the position here. #T4#
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard.
Kane controlling Rhodeo's posture.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Kane is trying to keep Rhodeo in close.
Kane pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kane'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.#T6#
Rhodeo trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodeo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane managing to control the position. #T7#
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Kane trying to control the position here.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (7) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is controlling Kane's posture.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Kane in close.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane 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.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10##SUB#
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Kane trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom. #T11#
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Rhodeo pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kane sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rhodeo doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kane paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rhodeo - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusty Rhodeo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai has picked Goromaru up - he's going for a ride! Chai dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Chai
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to advance position but Goromaru counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goromaru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (2) Chai
Goromaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Goromaru's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Goromaru has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (6) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
Goromaru controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goromaru is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goromaru is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai is trying to control but Goromaru passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (9) vs (4) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Chai is letting Goromaru control him for a moment.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru postures up.
The referee asks Goromaru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goromaru prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goromaru presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goromaru (11) vs (4) Chai
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Goromaru controlling from mount.
Goromaru prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Goromaru controlling from mount.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Goromaru isn't that keen on the idea.
Goromaru trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Chai can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai tries to hold on but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (14) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
#T5#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Goromaru avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Chai turns into Goromaru and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chai postures up.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai is pushing down on Goromaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goromaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Goromaru defending well.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (9) Chai
Chai can't control as he wanted to and Goromaru manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T7#
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (12) Chai
Chai is looking to take Goromaru's back but instead Goromaru gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Goromaru is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Chai is trying to control. Goromaru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is looking to advance position but Goromaru won't allow it.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goromaru's thigh. Goromaru counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Goromaru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (16) vs (12) Chai#T9#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru is controlling the pace.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control but Goromaru manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (19) vs (12) Chai
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.#T12#
Goromaru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goromaru wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goromaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (22) vs (12) Chai
Goromaru looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Chai tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Goromaru's attempts to control the action.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Chai wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (25) vs (12) Chai
Goromaru tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru takes the fight on points by 25 to 12.
A victorious Rikiya Goromaru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb shoots in for a takedown but Kyng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Thumb tries to keep at a distance but Kyng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thumb stops a takedown attempt from Kyng.
#TD2#
Kyng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb managing to control the position. #T1#
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Thumb is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.#T2#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.#T4#
Thumb trying to control here.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thumb trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to control from Thumb's half guard. Thumb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyng 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. #T5#
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Thumb has control of Kyng's left arm, preventing Kyng from doing any damage. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Kyng 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.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Kyng 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.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking to control.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T9#
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Thumb has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kyng should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Thumb has tightened it up now! Kyng should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
McCain darts in and clinches Feet up against the cage.
Feet gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
McCain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feet pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
McCain feints and as Feet raises his hands in defense, McCain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Feet
Feet keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain passes Feet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Feet 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Feet
Feet can't escape the position.
#T1##SUB#
Feet tries to improve his position but McCain has taken his back! McCain has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Feet tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McCain pushes Feet away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain!
During a confident post fight interview, John McCain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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