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SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hastala Vista!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vista gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Vista#SUB2#
Vista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Vista is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Vista's legs - danger averted.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Vista keeps moving.
Kimura 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.
Vista trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Vista
Kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vista! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (7) vs (0) Vista
Vista manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vista knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vista is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vista trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kimura 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.
Vista keeping hold of Kimura's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Vista wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (10) vs (0) Vista
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Vista's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vista is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vista looks winded!
Vista 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: Kimura (13) vs (0) Vista
Kimura not allowing Vista to control his hands. #SUB#
Vista preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vista is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for the RNC.
Kimura struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Vista defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms. #SUB#
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Kimura is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vista with him. Vista is trying to defend but Kimura has an arm under the chin now! Vista grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura!
Hastala Vista was interviewed post fight and said '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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joaquim Paz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Paz as Gabenagus shoots in.#TD2#
Gabenagus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabenagus lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paz (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Gabenagus is looking to pass into half guard but Paz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (2) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paz looking to sit in guard and control but Gabenagus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (2) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Paz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Paz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabenagus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Paz is keeping the position.
Paz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus is looking to pass into half guard but Paz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (4) vs (4) Gabenagus
Paz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Paz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Paz trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gabenagus has his foot on Paz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paz works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paz has gone for a leg lock! Gabenagus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (4) vs (6) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gabenagus stands and throws Paz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paz (4) vs (9) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Paz denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paz's legs. #SUB2#
Gabenagus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paz (4) vs (11) Gabenagus#T4#
Paz working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Paz is defending well.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Paz won't allow it. #T5#
Paz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paz manages to get to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus has gone for a leg lock! Paz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (6) vs (11) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus has his feet on Paz's thighs here. He's pushed Paz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Paz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
During a confident post fight interview, Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wahlstroem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Wahlstroem pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wahlstroem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Wahlstroem in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (0) CleaPain
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and CleaPain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (2) CleaPain#SUB#
Wahlstroem has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
CleaPain 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#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#T3#
Wahlstroem is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wahlstroem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but CleaPain uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (5) CleaPain
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Wahlstroem controls the position for a moment.
Wahlstroem is trying to control CleaPain's posture but CleaPain avoids it. #SUB2#
CleaPain swings around for an armbar but Wahlstroem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (5) CleaPain
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a leg! CleaPain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CleaPain manages to kick Wahlstroem off! Wahlstroem jumps back into CleaPain's guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #T6#
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! CleaPain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. CleaPain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from CleaPain! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (9) CleaPain
CleaPain working away.
Wahlstroem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked CleaPain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (9) CleaPain#SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a choke but CleaPain is defending well.
CleaPain breaks Wahlstroem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (11) CleaPain
CleaPain looks winded!#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! CleaPain has picked Wahlstroem up and slammed him! Wahlstroem can't keep hold of the triangle and CleaPain manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (14) CleaPain
Wahlstroem manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wahlstroem controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Wahlstroem working a defensive guard but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#T9##SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to hold CleaPain in close to prevent damage but CleaPain has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem controlling the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#T11##SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Wahlstroem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wahlstroem manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Wahlstroem's guard. #SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem looking to control.
#T12##SUB#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because CleaPain has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
#T13#
Wahlstroem moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
CleaPain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Wahlstroem is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahlstroem trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
CleaPain wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Costa Yannou!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gerbandi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Yannou
Yannou trying to control from the bottom.
Yannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yannou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gerbandi has passed into half guard!
Gerbandi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yannou moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yannou is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yannou working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Yannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Yannou actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Yannou won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Yannou
Gerbandi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Yannou
Yannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Yannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerbandi looking to control but Yannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yannou prevents Gerbandi from taking his back.
Yannou tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi looking to control but Yannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (0) Yannou#SUB#
Gerbandi 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, Yannou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Yannou from escaping the position.
#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yannou is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.
Yannou is really stuck here.
Yannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Gerbandi gets his hands free.
Yannou 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.
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Yannou from escaping the position.
Yannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Yannou is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Yannou is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 9 wins and 2 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Edison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Da Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edison! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (4) vs (0) Edison
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Edison prevents Da Silva from improving position.
Edison wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Edison holding on.
Edison gets back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Edison is working away.
Edison is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
#T2#
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it.
Da Silva wants to advance to full mount but Edison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Edison keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Edison keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Edison has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Da Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Edison has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (4) vs (2) Edison
Da Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (5) Edison
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edison trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Edison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Edison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Edison sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (8) Edison
Edison controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Edison prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Da Silva wants to control but Edison is keeping busy.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Edison jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (11) Edison
Da Silva is trying to control Edison's posture but Edison avoids it. #T8#
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Edison working away.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Edison controls the position.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva is not content to let Edison control the position.
Da Silva tries to buck Edison off but Edison is having none of it.#T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edison is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Edison keeps moving and retains side control. #T10##SUB2#
Edison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edison happy to just control the position for now.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Edison stalling. #T11#
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edison won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Edison controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Da Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edison has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Edison trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva is looking to control Edison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Edison seems content to control.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Edison trying to control the pace.
Da Silva controlling the position for now.
Edison content to control rather than advance.
Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Edison has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (14) Edison#T14#
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Edison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva gets full guard.
Edison content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison wins on points by 14 to 4. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Prochazka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Prochazka
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Prochazka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Prochazka prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Prochazka seems to be looking for submissions.
Prochazka works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Prochazka
Chai is not content to let Prochazka control the position.
Prochazka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai is not content to let Prochazka control the position. #T2#
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai wants to control but Prochazka postures up.
Chai is not content to let Prochazka control the position.
Prochazka advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (7) Prochazka
Prochazka trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB2#
Prochazka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.
Prochazka forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (10) Prochazka
Chai prevents Prochazka from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Chai breaks Prochazka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Prochazka
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Prochazka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Prochazka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prochazka tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai wants to take a breather but Prochazka is having none of it.
Prochazka is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T5#
Chai wants to pass to mount but Prochazka is defending the position.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is defending well.
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (10) Prochazka#T6#
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai is stalling here but it's allowed Prochazka to get half guard.
Chai is looking to advance position but Prochazka won't allow it.
Prochazka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (5) vs (14) Prochazka
Chai tries to roll but Prochazka sticks to his back.
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Prochazka looking for the choke but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Prochazka looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Prochazka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Prochazka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chai is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T8##SUB2#
Prochazka is looking for the choke from the back position but Chai is controlling his hands well.
Chai trying to control the position but Prochazka manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Prochazka.
Chai is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Prochazka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Prochazka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Prochazka is looking for the choke from the back position but Chai is controlling his hands well. #T9##SUB2#
Prochazka is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Prochazka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chai is trying to break free.
Prochazka wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Prochazka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai trying to control the hands but Prochazka won't let him. #T11##SUB2#
Chai showing good submission defense here.
Chai turns into Prochazka and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (14) Prochazka
Prochazka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (16) Prochazka
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prochazka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Prochazka looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Prochazka trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to control.
Prochazka trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Prochazka passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Prochazka 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.
#T13#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prochazka is working away from the top position though.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prochazka in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Prochazka is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prochazka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 16 to 7.
Our winner, Yuri Prochazka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saunders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berendas is pressing down on Saunders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saunders is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saunders is defending against the submission attempts here by Berendas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas is stalling here. Saunders is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berendas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saunders has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saunders (4) vs (2) Berendas#T1#
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Saunders goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berendas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saunders's guard! Nice work there by Berendas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
Berendas trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (7) Berendas
Saunders's coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders is looking to regain half guard here but Berendas keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Saunders is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (10) Berendas#T3#
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
Saunders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saunders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
Saunders regains half guard.#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Saunders tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saunders is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #T5##SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saunders turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (13) Berendas
Saunders looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (15) Berendas#SUB#
Saunders working for submissions but it's allowed Berendas to get to half guard.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
Saunders trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saunders is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (8) vs (15) Berendas
Saunders preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saunders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saunders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Saunders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Saunders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berendas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (8) vs (17) Berendas
Berendas pushing down on Saunders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8##SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas is pressing down on Saunders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saunders is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it.
Berendas trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (17) Berendas
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berendas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saunders has passed into half guard!
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Saunders 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.
Berendas is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berendas avoid being mounted?
Berendas is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11##SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saunders trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Saunders looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (19) Berendas#T12##SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now.
Saunders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (12) vs (19) Berendas
Saunders is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berendas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13##SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saunders lying in Berendas's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Berendas decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Saunders taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
A relieved looking Uvele Berendas 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ieyasu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ieyasu drives through and clinches with Ibrahim against the cage.
#TD2#
Ieyasu pulls guard effortlessly.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Ieyasu is retaining full guard.
Ieyasu is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.#T1#
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ieyasu doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ibrahim 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 Ieyasu - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
A relieved looking Toyotomi Ieyasu 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Makarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well. #T1#
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Makarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Makarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Makarov wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Makarov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Makarov
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working. #T4#
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere is not content to let Makarov control the position. #SUB2#
Makarov tries for a kimura but Majere is defending well. #T5#
Majere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (4) vs (5) Makarov
Majere wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Majere has the hooks in. Makarov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Makarov trying to control the position but Majere manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Makarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Majere gets his hands free.
Majere keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov controlling Majere 's hands.
Majere doesn't have the hooks in and Makarov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (7) Makarov#T7#
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Majere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.#T8#
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Majere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere is pulling down on Makarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makarov, at least for the moment.#T9#
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Makarov trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Makarov controlling from the top position.
Makarov pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10#
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Majere is trying is best to control the position here.
Makarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Makarov trying to control from Majere's half guard. Majere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makarov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Majere manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (6) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Makarov seems keen to control Majere's posture.#T12#
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov has Majere pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet. #T13#
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov is continuing to stall.
Majere controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
Makarov pulls Majere in to control the position.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 7 to 6.
Sergey Makarov is the new heavyweight champion!
Sergey Makarov 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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