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SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hastala Vista! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Herlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vista's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vista (0) vs (2) Herlin#SUB#
Vista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herlin defends well.
Herlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vista (0) vs (5) Herlin
Herlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Herlin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vista (0) vs (7) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin has control of Vista's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vista regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herlin looking to control but Vista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine from mount but Vista is having none of it.
Herlin avoids the attempt from Vista to control.
Vista is squirming around, avoiding Herlin's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Vista is working to get back to half guard.
Vista wants to hold on but Herlin pushes him away.
Herlin controlling from mount.
Herlin looking to control but Vista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Herlin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Herlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Herlin!
Hastala Vista spoke after the fight, saying 'Hasta La Vista Baby'. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Brunson has a takedown stuffed.
Brunson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carrington swivels and escapes.#TD#
Brunson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (0) Carrington
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.
Brunson wants to pass to mount but Carrington is defending the position.
Carrington trying to control from the bottom.
Brunson wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Carrington is working away. #T1#
Carrington is controlling Brunson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back.
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brunson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrington keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Brunson wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but Carrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brunson to get the leverage.
Brunson is thwarting Carrington's attempts to control the position.
Brunson trying to control the action but Carrington is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carrington works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Carrington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brunson looking to sit in guard and control but Carrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (2) Carrington
Brunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Brunson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carrington rolls with it to try and escape but Brunson cranks on the arm and Carrington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Brunson! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Siberian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Engine's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siberian (2) vs (0) Engine
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Siberian 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.
#SUB#
Siberian is trying to work for a kimura but Engine is defending well.
#SUB#
Siberian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Engine is just riding it out for now. Siberian eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siberian is thwarting Engine's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Engine is staying active underneath Siberian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siberian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Engine controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Siberian is working for a kimura but Engine is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Siberian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Engine is staying active underneath Siberian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siberian controlling the action here.#SUB#
Engine is defending against the submission attempts here by Siberian.
#T3#
Siberian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engine defends it well. #SUB#
Siberian is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engine defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Siberian wants to work for an arm triangle but Engine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Siberian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #T5##SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Siberian is trying to control. Engine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Siberian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engine sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Siberian 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.
#T7##SUB#
Siberian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engine sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Siberian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Siberian wants to work for an arm triangle but Engine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Engine trying to hold on to Siberian's head to control him but Siberian postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian.
Siberian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Siberian is trying to work for a kimura but Engine is defending well.
Siberian wants to pass the guard but Engine is defending well. #T9#
Siberian trying to control from half guard but Engine is working away. #SUB#
Siberian has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Engine defend it? Siberian steps over the head and cranks it - Engine is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Siberian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ninja Siberian!
Ninja Siberian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 25 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Spanks rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spanks gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sanchez gets control of Spanks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sanchez pushes a forearm under Spanks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Spanks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Sanchez 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 5 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Idaho darts in and clinches Sato up against the cage.
I was talking to Idaho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Idaho jumps into guard, dragging Sato to the mat.
Sato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sato is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Sato pushes his legs off easily.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sato pushing down on Idaho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (3) Sato
Sato fails to take his opponent's back.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idaho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Sato is working for a kimura but Idaho is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sato wants to work for an arm triangle but Idaho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sato's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (4) vs (3) Sato
Idaho is trying to stick to Sato's back but Sato is turning into Idaho. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Idaho's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sato. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (4) vs (5) Sato#SUB#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sato is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sato defends it easily.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Sato defends easily.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Sato trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sato's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (6) vs (5) Sato
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idaho is one step ahead there.
Idaho passes Sato's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Sato is looking to improve his position.
Idaho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sato! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (9) vs (5) Sato#SUB#
Idaho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sato manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Idaho advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (11) vs (5) Sato#SUB#
Sato defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Idaho.
Idaho is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Idaho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sato manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Idaho tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sato's legs. #T4#
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Idaho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Idaho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Idaho is trying to get an arm triangle but Sato is defending well. #SUB#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Sato is defending well.
Idaho tries to move to mount but Sato blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
Sato is looking for a sweep.
Idaho advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (13) vs (5) Sato
Idaho takes Sato's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sato is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (16) vs (5) Sato#SUB#
Idaho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sato is defending well though. Idaho let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Sato right now.
#SUB#
Idaho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Idaho working for a choke but Sato reverses nicely into Idaho 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (16) vs (7) Sato#SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
Sato works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (16) vs (10) Sato#SUB2#
Sato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Sato uses his free foot to push down on Idaho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (16) vs (13) Sato
Idaho gets back to half guard.#T7#
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sato defends it easily.
Sato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (16) vs (16) Sato#SUB2#
Sato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Sato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Idaho gets back to full guard.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sato looks winded!
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sato's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (18) vs (16) Sato
Idaho slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sato is defending against the submission attempts here by Idaho.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Sato is defending well. #T9#
Sato gets full guard.
Idaho pushing down on Sato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sato tries to roll over but Idaho keeps him under control.
Sato won't allow Idaho to pass to mount.
Sato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idaho forces his way into half guard.
Idaho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (21) vs (16) Sato#SUB#
Idaho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sato has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Idaho pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10##SUB#
Idaho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sato is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho has hold of Sato's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sato manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Idaho wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sato sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sato to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11##SUB#
Idaho 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.
Idaho won't allow Sato to sweep him here.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Idaho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Idaho drops back looking for a leg! Sato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sato manages to kick Idaho off! Idaho jumps back into Sato's guard.
Idaho preventing the sweep. #T12#
Sato trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sato's guard. #SUB#
Idaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Sato is defending well.
Sato is in trouble now - Idaho has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (24) vs (16) Sato#SUB#
Idaho working for a guillotine from mount but Sato is in no mood to give up. #T13#
Sato stops Idaho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sato tries to hold on but Idaho pushes him away. #SUB#
Idaho is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sato has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sato! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (24) vs (18) Sato
Sato advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Idaho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Idaho is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sato is pressing down on Idaho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Idaho is holding on for now.
Sato moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (24) vs (21) Sato
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Sato has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Idaho has given up his back here. Will Sato look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (24) vs (24) Sato
Idaho turns into Sato and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (26) vs (24) Sato
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Idaho passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (29) vs (24) Sato
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Idaho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sato has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho takes the fight on points by 29 to 24. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flenderson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Flenderson (0) vs (4) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flenderson, who protects the arm well.
De Moncey moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (0) vs (6) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flenderson has worked his arm free - good work by Flenderson!
De Moncey tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Moncey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
De Moncey swings around for an armbar but Flenderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Moncey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (6) De Moncey
Flenderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Moncey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moncey is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Moncey has control of Flenderson's left arm, preventing Flenderson from doing any damage. #T3#
De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully.
Flenderson slips nicely into half guard.
Flenderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Moncey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Moncey moves into full guard.
Flenderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Moncey trying to keep a closed guard but Flenderson is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from De Moncey.
Flenderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson'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.#T5#
Flenderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Flenderson pushes down on De Moncey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Moncey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flenderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flenderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (2) vs (10) De Moncey#T6#
De Moncey tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off.
De Moncey is riding his opponent, not letting Flenderson buck him off. #SUB2#
De Moncey tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Flenderson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Moncey gets his way!
Flenderson tries to break free.
#T7#
Flenderson trying to control the hands but De Moncey won't let him. #SUB2#
De Moncey working for a choke but Flenderson reverses nicely into De Moncey 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (10) De Moncey
Flenderson preventing the sweep. #T8#
Flenderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Flenderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Moncey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Flenderson won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here.
De Moncey keeps trying to improve his position.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Flenderson stands and throws De Moncey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (7) vs (10) De Moncey#T10#
De Moncey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Moncey is staying active underneath Flenderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flenderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Moncey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flenderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Moncey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Flenderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Moncey tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
De Moncey wants to get back to full guard.
De Moncey is pressing down on Flenderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flenderson won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here. #T13#
Flenderson controlling from the top position.
De Moncey is looking to sweep but instead, Flenderson has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Moncey manages to get to full guard.
De Moncey 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.#T14#
Flenderson trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flenderson won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Moncey is trying to control the position but Flenderson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Moncey wins on points by 10 to 7.
A relieved looking Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Melia shows good takedown defense.
Melia feinted with a counter takedown.
Frederick has a takedown stuffed.
Frederick shoots for a double leg takedown but Melia sprawls well. He's pushed Frederick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melia tries to counter by clinching up but Frederick breaks away and moves out of range.
Robert Melia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martino Frederick.
Frederick darts in looking for a takedown but Melia gets double underhooks and turns Frederick into the cage.
Frederick tries for a takedown but Melia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frederick shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
As Frederick tries to get set, Melia tries to push him back and clinch up but Frederick manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melia sprawls well. Melia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet.
Frederick dives in for a single leg takedown but Melia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD#
Melia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Frederick#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frederick sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Frederick is working away. #T2#
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Melia 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.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Melia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Melia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.
Melia controlling the pace.
Melia wants to free his trapped foot but Frederick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melia controlling the pace. #SUB#
Frederick makes his way to full guard, as Melia worked for a kimura.
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (0) Frederick
Melia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Melia tries to advance position but instead Frederick slips a leg back in to half guard.
Melia stalling.
Frederick is controlling Melia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Melia 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.
#T7#
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Melia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (0) Frederick#T8##SUB#
Melia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frederick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frederick! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (8) vs (2) Frederick
Melia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Melia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frederick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frederick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9##SUB#
Frederick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
Frederick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Melia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia is really struggling to control Frederick but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Melia keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T12#
Melia keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Melia 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.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Melia controls Frederick momentarily but Frederick frees himself. #SUB#
Melia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frederick has picked Melia up and slammed him! Melia can't keep hold of the triangle and Frederick manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs. #T13#
Melia struggling a bit here.
Frederick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Melia wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Frederick controlling from side mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T14#
Melia is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Frederick wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frederick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Melia gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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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 13 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi feints and as Sixty Five raises his hands in defense, Takeshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixty Five, not yet.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sixty Five holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sixty Five manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five forces his way into half guard.
Sixty Five prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T2#
Takeshi won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Sixty Five seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi trying to control here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixty Five seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sixty Five is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sixty Five is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sixty Five preventing the sweep.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sixty Five puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Sixty Five frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (2) Takeshi
Sixty Five is trying to take his opponent's back.
Takeshi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (8) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi tries to improve his position but Sixty Five has taken his back! Sixty Five has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Takeshi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sixty Five pushes Takeshi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Grace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strakapoud. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grace (0) vs (4) Strakapoud
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.
Strakapoud controlling from side mount.
Grace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strakapoud off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grace (4) vs (4) Strakapoud
Grace controlling well, preventing Strakapoud from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grace controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
Grace gets his hands free as Strakapoud looks to control.
Good control from Grace.#T1#
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Strakapoud keeps trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Strakapoud is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grace.
Grace keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
Strakapoud trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Strakapoud is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grace.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Grace just sinks the hooks in.
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
Grace gets his hands free as Strakapoud looks to control.
Strakapoud rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grace passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strakapoud! Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (7) vs (4) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Grace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grace controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Grace isn't that keen on the idea.
Strakapoud has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Grace (10) vs (4) Strakapoud
Grace just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Strakapoud fending off the submission attempt from Grace. #T4#
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Grace controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Grace trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Strakapoud doesn't escape.
Grace has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Strakapoud is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Grace off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
#T5#
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Strakapoud right now.
Strakapoud is trying to break free.
Strakapoud just trying to survive but Grace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Strakapoud defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T6#
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Grace avoiding Strakapoud 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Grace is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strakapoud defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Strakapoud fending off the submission attempt from Grace. #T7#
Strakapoud trying to control the hands but Grace breaks the grip.
Grace controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace is looking to control Strakapoud but Strakapoud is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Grace controlling well, preventing Strakapoud from escaping the position.
Grace controlling from the back.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
What can Strakapoud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grace keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
Strakapoud has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Strakapoud is trying to break free.
Strakapoud just trying to survive but Grace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Grace has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strakapoud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grace not allowing Strakapoud to control his hands. #T9#
Grace controls the action.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
Strakapoud looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Strakapoud is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grace avoiding Strakapoud 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Grace has locked on a rear naked choke here! Strakapoud is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Grace!
An out of breath Henry Grace 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snowstrinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Bandini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandini. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Bandini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Bandini tries to pass.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski working for a triangle but Bandini defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Bandini passes into half guard.
Bandini wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Bandini looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for a guillotine here but Bandini defends easily.
#T3#
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Bandini is stalling in the full guard.
Bandini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandini trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandini holds on and takes a little breather.
Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Bandini has his hands on Snowstrinski's head, controlling the position.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandini is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace.#T5#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Bandini is pushing down on Snowstrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snowstrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandini has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
Bandini sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Bandini drops back looking for a leg! Snowstrinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snowstrinski manages to kick Bandini off! Bandini jumps back into Snowstrinski's guard.
Bandini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself. #T8#
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandini looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a triangle here but Bandini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Bandini slows the pace down. #SUB#
Bandini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snowstrinski manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11##SUB#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini postures up.
#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (7) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Snowstrinski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Snowstrinski is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Snowstrinski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Bandini waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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