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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soprano shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Soprano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald Jr feints the counter takedown.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soprano closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald Jr, looking for a takedown. Soprano pushes McDonald Jr against the cage but McDonald Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soprano is defended easily by McDonald Jr.
Soprano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald Jr's waist but McDonald Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soprano off to one side.
McDonald Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Soprano pushes him away.#TD#
Soprano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Soprano finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
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.#SUB2#
Soprano got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soprano has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald Jr's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle but Soprano pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soprano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Soprano is looking to defend but McDonald Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Soprano! McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Soprano taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mister Nobody! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Slamister wants to clinch up but Nobody keeps it at a distance.
Nobody tries to counter with a takedown but Slamister is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Slamister drives through and clinches with Nobody against the cage.
#TD2#
Slamister has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nobody clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nobody (0) vs (4) Slamister#SUB2#
Slamister tightening his grip on Nobody, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slamister is persistently looking for the submission but Nobody is defending it well.
#T1#
Nobody is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Slamister has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Slamister is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nobody defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Slamister is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nobody defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Slamister has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Slamister tries to keep control of the position but Nobody is staying busy.
Nobody's coaches at The Devil’s Playground 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.#SUB2#
Slamister is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nobody has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Slamister on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nobody is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Slamister is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Nobody fending off the submission attempt from Slamister.
Nobody turns into Slamister and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (2) vs (4) Slamister#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slamister is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (2) vs (6) Slamister
Nobody 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: Nobody (4) vs (6) Slamister
Nobody prevents Slamister from improving his position.
Slamister trying to hold on to Nobody's head to control him but Nobody postures up.
Nobody not doing much here.
#T4#
Slamister trying to control but Nobody postures up.
Nobody is trying to control. Slamister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Slamister is looking to improve his position.
Slamister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slamister.#T5#
Slamister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nobody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slamister pulls Nobody in to control the position.
Slamister is looking to sweep but instead, Nobody has passed into half guard.
Well, if Nobody 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.
Slamister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Slamister manages to get to full guard.
Slamister seems keen to control Nobody's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Nobody won't allow Slamister to sweep him here.
Slamister is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nobody stopping the sweep attempt from Slamister.
Slamister being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Slamister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobody is one step ahead there.
Nobody wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Nobody is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Nobody won't allow Slamister to sweep him here.
Slamister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nobody manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (4) vs (8) Slamister
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister stays in close to Nobody's body and controls the position.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nobody controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself. #T10#
Slamister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nobody controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself.
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobody keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Slamister trying to control but Nobody is working from the bottom.
Nobody can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nobody won't allow Slamister to pass to mount.
Slamister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slamister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobody keeps working. #T12#
Slamister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well,Nobody is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Slamister trying to mount his opponent but Nobody defends it.
Slamister keeps trying to improve his position.
Nobody is pressing down on Slamister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nobody keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass. #T13#
Nobody keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nobody haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slamister looking to pass the guard.
Nobody trying to keep a closed guard but Slamister is proving a slippery customer.
Slamister looking to pass the guard.
Slamister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slamister trying to move into half guard but instead Nobody has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nobody (6) vs (8) Slamister
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nobody preventing the sweep.
Nobody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Gordon with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gordon
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson is controlling Gordon's posture.
Anderson controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #T1#
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Gordon#T3#
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Gordon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#T5#
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T6#
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Anderson passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Anderson controlling the action here.
Gordon trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Gordon recovers full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T8#
Anderson postures up.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon gets full guard.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gordon seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (5) Gordon
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (7) Gordon
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Gordon stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson is trying to keep Gordon in close.
#T12#
Gordon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
More stalling from Gordon.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Gordon has moved into half guard.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now. #T14#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Anderson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Nick Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bernardo Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Globe fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Belmiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belmiro showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Globe
The fighters are battling for position here. Globe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Globe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmiro controls the pace.
Belmiro won't allow Globe to sweep him here.
Belmiro passes into half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Globe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Globe is a slippery customer.
Belmiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Globe looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Globe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Globe defends the submission attempt.
Globe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Globe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Globe trying to control the position here.
Belmiro won't allow Globe to sweep him here.
Globe keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Globe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving. #T3#
Belmiro pushing down on Globe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Globe is defending against the submission attempts here by Belmiro.
Globe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Globe is a slippery customer.
Globe wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Globe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Globe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Belmiro is working for a kimura but Globe is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Globe is a slippery customer.
Globe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Globe.
Belmiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Globe is retaining full guard. #T5#
Globe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Globe
Globe tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Globe wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Globe drops back looking for a leg! Belmiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belmiro manages to kick Globe off! Globe jumps back into Belmiro's guard.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Globe is one step ahead there. #T6##SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Globe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Globe pushes down on Belmiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Globe wants to work for an arm triangle but Belmiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Globe stalling away here and it's allowed Belmiro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Globe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belmiro's guard. #T7#
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Globe tries to pass.
Globe forces his way into half guard.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro trying to control here.
#T8#
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Globe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (2) Globe
Globe keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Globe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Belmiro pushes down on Globe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Globe is trying to control but Belmiro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (2) Globe
Globe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Globe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Globe keeps working.
Belmiro wants to pass to mount but Globe is defending the position.
Belmiro slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Globe is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Globe keeps working.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Globe is defending well.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Globe is working away. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Globe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Globe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Globe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Globe keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Belmiro trying to control but Globe is working from the bottom.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Globe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Belmiro trying to control but Globe is working from the bottom.
Globe controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Belmiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Globe wants to sweep but no luck.
Globe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belmiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Globe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belmiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (4) Globe#T13#
Belmiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Globe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Globe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (7) Globe#SUB2#
Globe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belmiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Globe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Belmiro stops Globe from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro tries to bench press Globe off him but Globe keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Belmiro is heads and Globe is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Belmiro takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 30 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halleck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halleck lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Halleck
Halleck preventing the sweep.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halleck uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Halleck
Halleck wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Halleck advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Halleck
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halleck on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mason is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Halleck
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Mason 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 Halleck gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halleck.
Mason trying to control the action but Halleck just sinks the hooks in.
Will Halleck go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mason trying to control the hands but Halleck breaks the grip.
Mason is really stuck here.
#T2#
Halleck doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Halleck
Halleck trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Halleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Halleck looking to control.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Halleck looking to control.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Halleck is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Halleck gets full guard.#SUB2#
Halleck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mason should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halleck has tightened it up now! Mason should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gurney Halleck! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kazimierz clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Goromaru tightens his grip and picks Kazimierz up, before dumping him to the ground. Kazimierz manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazimierz (0) vs (2) Goromaru#SUB#
Kazimierz working for a triangle but Goromaru defends it easily.
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily.
Goromaru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Goromaru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kazimierz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kazimierz is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazimierz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kazimierz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goromaru is one step ahead there. #T2#
Kazimierz is adopting a defensive guard.
Goromaru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goromaru controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru is sitting in close to Kazimierz's body. Kazimierz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Goromaru is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Goromaru is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kazimierz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Standish fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mack sprawls well initially but Standish persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Mack
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Standish pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Standish 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.
Standish works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Mack
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish controlling from mount.
Standish trying to control but Mack is having none of it. #T1#
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish content just to control the position here.
Standish avoids the attempt from Mack to control.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Standish tries to control but Mack wriggling away.
Standish controlling from mount.
Mack is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mack tries to improve his position but Standish has taken his back! Standish has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mack tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Standish pushes Mack away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niles Standish!
A victorious Niles Standish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Oenomaus Doctore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 9 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gambini rushes Doctore and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Gambini gets control of Doctore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gambini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Doctore stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Doctore wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini has Doctore pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini has his hands on Doctore's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Doctore from controlling successfully.
Gambini seems keen to control Doctore's posture.
Gambini 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: Doctore (0) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Doctore is defending well.
Gambini controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Gambini seems content to control.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Doctore is defending well. #SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
Gambini stalling.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (0) vs (5) Gambini
Doctore is being controlled here. #T3#
Doctore is trying to improve his position.
Gambini takes a little break here. Doctore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gambini is continuing to stall.#T4#
Doctore is looking for a sweep.
Gambini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Doctore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Gambini controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Doctore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doctore is looking for a sweep.
Gambini takes a little break here. Doctore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doctore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Gambini taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.
Doctore is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Doctore being controlled for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.#T8#
Doctore sneaks back into half guard.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9##SUB#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gambini.
Gambini is pressing down on Doctore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doctore is holding on for now. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Doctore looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gambini passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (0) vs (8) Gambini
Doctore is being controlled here.
Doctore is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T11#
More stalling from Gambini.
Doctore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Gambini controlling from side mount.
Doctore tries to buck Gambini off but Gambini is having none of it.
Well,Doctore is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Doctore trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Doctore is looking for a sweep.
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gino Gambini made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Robinson
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Robinson#T1#
Blue passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it. #T2#
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blue works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Robinson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blue has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (8) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Robinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blue's arms.
Blue is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Robinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blue has locked up a guillotine! Blue's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Robinson is holding on here and Blue must be using up a lot of energy. Robinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blue gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satan Blue!
A very excited looking Satan Blue made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grace keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Grace clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Grace jumps into guard, dragging Chai to the mat.
#SUB2#
Grace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#SUB2#
Grace has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Grace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Grace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grace is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grace is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Grace is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grace avoid being mounted?
Grace controlling the position well.
Chai is taking a breather. Grace 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.#T3#
Grace 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 (0) vs (4) Grace
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grace trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chai doesn't escape.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Grace is controlling the position but Chai somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Grace controlling the action here.#T4#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Grace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grace has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chai defend it? Grace steps over the head and cranks it - Chai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Grace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Grace!
Our winner, Henry Grace, 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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