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SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Eel has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Sarinnen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eel (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Eel defending well.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Eel is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Eel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Eel is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eel defends it well.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Eel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working. #SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Eel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sarinnen in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5##SUB#
Eel working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Eel looking to control.
#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.
Eel keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Eel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sarinnen controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a leg! Eel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eel manages to kick Sarinnen off! Sarinnen jumps back into Eel's guard. #T7##SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eel's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen is looking to pass into half guard but Eel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (2) Sarinnen
Eel trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet.
Sarinnen trying to control the position.
Eel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Eel wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sarinnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Eel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Eel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eel controls Sarinnen momentarily but Sarinnen frees himself. #SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.#T10#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Eel has his foot on Sarinnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarinnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.
Sarinnen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (2) vs (7) Sarinnen#T11#
Eel is looking for a sweep.
Sarinnen wants to control but Eel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eel, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Eel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel tries to buck Sarinnen off but Sarinnen is having none of it.#T13#
Sarinnen controlling from side mount.
Eel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarinnen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (6) vs (7) Sarinnen
Eel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sarinnen tries to break free.
What can Sarinnen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Eel is persistently looking for the submission but Sarinnen is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eel controlling the positon.
Sarinnen trying to control the hands but Eel breaks the grip. #T14#
Sarinnen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eel's guard. Nice work there by Sarinnen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (6) vs (9) Sarinnen#SUB#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarinnen has Eel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (8) vs (9) Sarinnen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Eel defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarinnen wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Bah Boman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Boman closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Boman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Boman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is looking to advance position but Boman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boman (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Boman looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boman controlling from mount. #T1#
Boman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boman prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Boman controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Boman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boman controlling the pace for now.
Lee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Boman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Boman has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Boman wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee tries to hold on but Boman pushes him away. #T3#
Boman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee can't escape the position.
Boman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Boman isn't that keen on the idea.
Boman controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lee tries to hold on but Boman pushes him away.
Boman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Boman maintains control.#T5#
Boman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boman (7) vs (0) Lee
Boman controlling from the back.
Boman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee trying to control the hands but Boman breaks the grip. #T6#
Lee wants to escape the position.
Boman not allowing Lee to control his hands.
Lee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boman.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to control the hands but Boman breaks the grip. #T7#
Good control from Boman.
Boman is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Boman has good solid back control here.
Lee tries to roll but Boman sticks to his back.
Boman is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee tries to escape but Boman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boman has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Boman is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9##SUB#
Boman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boman keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee is trying to break free.
#T10#
Lee trying to control the position but Boman manages to sink in the hooks.
Boman has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boman controlling from the back.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boman is trying to stick to Lee's back but Lee is turning into Boman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boman (7) vs (2) Lee#T11#
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boman's guard.
Boman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boman holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boman is keeping the position for now.
Boman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee won't allow Boman to sweep him here.
Lee pushes down on Boman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boman wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
#T13#
Boman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee trying to control from Boman's half guard. Boman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Boman is keeping the position.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T14#
Boman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Boman is retaining full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Boman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boman has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boman takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Bah Boman 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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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Destroyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flenderson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (0) Flenderson#SUB#
Destroyer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Destroyer is working for a kimura but Flenderson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Destroyer in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Flenderson controlling the position well.
Destroyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Flenderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but Destroyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Destroyer slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Flenderson is working away. #SUB#
Destroyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson moves into full guard.
#T3#
Flenderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Flenderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Flenderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson has Destroyer pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Flenderson is retaining full guard.
Destroyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Destroyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson managing to control the position.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving. #T6#
Destroyer slips nicely into half guard.
Flenderson controlling the position well. #SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flenderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working.
Destroyer is really struggling to control Flenderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Destroyer is working for a kimura but Flenderson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson controlling the position for now.#T9##SUB#
Destroyer looking for a submission but Flenderson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Destroyer forces his way into half guard.
Flenderson trying to control from the bottom.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep. Destroyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flenderson wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Destroyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson looking to control.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson is trying to control the position but Destroyer postures up.
Flenderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Destroyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but Destroyer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Destroyer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flenderson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
Destroyer controlling the action here.
Flenderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Destroyer from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Flenderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Destroyer.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Flenderson is working away. #SUB#
Destroyer is working for an americana but Flenderson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Destroyer was thinking about the submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destroyer takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Chicken Destroyer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz stuffs the takedown.
Jones dives in and grabs Nutz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutz pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones leaves Nutz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nutz dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Nutz
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Jones advances to half guard.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Nutz
Jones controlling the position. #T2#
Nutz tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nutz's legs.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nutz on the ground.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz stops Jones from passing to mount.
Nutz is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Jones.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones controls the position.#T4#
Nutz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz regains half guard.
Nutz is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (10) vs (0) Nutz
Jones controlling from mount. #T5#
Nutz wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Nutz is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (13) vs (0) Nutz
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nutz.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Nutz right now.
#T7#
Nutz wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Despite being in a bad position, Nutz is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nutz doesn't escape. #T8##T9#
Jones keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nutz's body.
#T10#
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Nutz is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Nutz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
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.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Jones controls the action.
Jones keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.#T13#
Nutz tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
#T14#
I really don't envy Nutz right now.
Jones controls the action.
Nutz tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nutz tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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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 7 wins and 4 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Castro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Castro dives in and scores a takedown into Marston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Castro
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Castro
Castro is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Castro has control of Marston's left arm, preventing Marston from doing any damage.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Castro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro seems keen to control Marston's posture.
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marston stands and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Castro#T2##SUB#
Castro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marston! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Castro has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Marston!
Marcelo Castro was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Undercard bout
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 28 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.#TD#
Vrjalya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #SUB#
Hill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vrjalya manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hill has Vrjalya in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Hill keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hill being controlled here, momentarily.
Vrjalya won't allow Hill to sweep him here. #T1#
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Hill is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
Vrjalya passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.
Hill gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill is pulling down on Vrjalya's head. It's preventing any offense from Vrjalya, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vrjalya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Vrjalya pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vrjalya uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (5) Vrjalya
Hill gets back to half guard.
Vrjalya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (8) Vrjalya
Vrjalya content just to control the position here.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vrjalya is looking to work his way around to Hill's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Hill reaches up to try and control the position but Vrjalya seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hill rolls and tries to escape and now Vrjalya has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hill (2) vs (11) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vrjalya controlling well, preventing Hill from escaping the position.
Vrjalya controlling from the back.
Hill trying to control the hands but Vrjalya breaks the grip.
Vrjalya keeps control of the position as Hill tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hill tries to escape the position.
Vrjalya biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5##SUB2#
Hill 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 Vrjalya gets his way!
Vrjalya controlling well, preventing Hill from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill breaks Vrjalya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (11) Vrjalya
Vrjalya seems keen to control Hill's posture.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Hill trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #T6#
Hill won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrjalya trying to control the position.
Vrjalya trying to control the position here.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (13) Vrjalya#T7#
Vrjalya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hill's guard.
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8##SUB#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrjalya defends it easily.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Hill controls Vrjalya momentarily but Vrjalya frees himself.
Hill wants to improve his position but instead Vrjalya has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Vrjalya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Vrjalya 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.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill gets full guard.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vrjalya forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vrjalya in particular looking to stall.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya trying to control the pace.
Hill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vrjalya manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (4) vs (16) Vrjalya
Vrjalya prevents Hill from getting the reversal.
Vrjalya tries to control but Hill wriggling away. #T11#
Vrjalya controlling his opponent.
Vrjalya fails to advance to Hill's back.
Hill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vrjalya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vrjalya's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (8) vs (16) Vrjalya
Hill keeps control of the position as Vrjalya tries to break free.
Hill gets his hands free as Vrjalya looks to control. #SUB#
Hill is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vrjalya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vrjalya for a finish.
Vrjalya tries to escape but Hill has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hill's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (8) vs (18) Vrjalya
Vrjalya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vrjalya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (8) vs (21) Vrjalya
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy. #T13#
Hill being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vrjalya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vrjalya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (8) vs (24) Vrjalya#T14#
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.
Vrjalya controlling from mount.
Vrjalya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hill is holding on tight.
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya wins on points by 24 to 8.
A victorious Ken Vrjalya 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goble.
Bernhard River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goble. #TD#
River fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goble sprawls well initially but River persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Goble
River trying to control from half guard but Goble is working away.
Goble 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.
River tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
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.
River trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
River is stalling here. Goble is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! River seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goble has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (2) vs (4) Goble
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goble working away.#T2#
River is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Goble controls the position.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goble takes a little break here. River wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (4) Goble
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
River trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
River drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Goble's guard. #T4#
Goble 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: River (4) vs (6) Goble
Goble is stalling here. River is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and River has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (8) vs (6) Goble
River is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. #T5#
Goble is not content to let River control the position.
Goble is letting River control him for a moment.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
River laying and praying for a moment but Goble takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goble is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
River not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
River trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (8) vs (8) Goble
River trying to control the position.
#SUB#
River working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
Goble wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #T8#
River working a defensive guard here.
Goble content to stall in guard here.
River working a defensive guard but Goble passes into half guard.
#T9#
Goble is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
River is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
River moves into full guard.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (11) Goble#SUB2#
Goble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goble in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Goble wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #T12#
River struggling a bit here.
River is trying to improve his position.
River wants to control but Goble postures up.
Goble in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
River manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (14) Goble#T14#
River struggling a bit here.
River is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
River wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (17) Goble
River is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 17 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Goble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascon shoots in looking for a takedown but Dramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gascon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gascon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gascon fails with the takedown.
Juliano Dramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gascon.
No luck for Gascon with that takedown attempt.
Gascon shoots in looking for a takedown but Dramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gascon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dramos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Dramos instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gascon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dramos (0) vs (4) Gascon
Dramos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dramos seems a little lost for a moment, as Gascon dominates the positioning.
Dramos is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gascon staying calm.
Dramos stops Gascon from passing to mount.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos's coaches at Alpha Brasil 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.
Gascon controls the position from side control.
Gascon trying to control the position but Dramos is working away. #T2#
Gascon tries to advance to mount but Dramos denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon controls the position.
Dramos wants to control but Gascon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos tries to bench press Gascon off him but Gascon keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gascon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dramos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gascon but great work by Dramos. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (4) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.
Dramos trying to control the position but Gascon is working away. #T3#
Gascon prevents Dramos from moving into mount.
Gascon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dramos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gascon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (6) Gascon#SUB#
Dramos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Dramos is defending well.
Gascon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Dramos is not content to let Gascon control the position.
Gascon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gascon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (9) Gascon
Dramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon fails to move to back control.
Gascon trying to control but Dramos is having none of it.
Dramos tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.#T5#
Dramos wants to control but Gascon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gascon working for a guillotine from mount but Dramos is in no mood to give up.
Gascon looking to control but Dramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dramos gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gascon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
Gascon wants to control but Dramos is keeping him busy.
Gascon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (12) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dramos manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T6#
Gascon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dramos tries to buck Gascon off but Gascon is having none of it.
Dramos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dramos (4) vs (14) Gascon
Dramos tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Gascon tries to control but Dramos wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gascon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gascon fails to move to back control. #T7#
Gascon tries to control but Dramos wriggling away.
Gascon wants to take Dramos's back here but Dramos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dramos is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Gascon trying to control but Dramos is having none of it.
Dramos tries to lock up and control but Gascon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascon looking to control but Dramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but Dramos doesn't allow it. #T8#
Dramos is trying desperately to improve position.
Gascon controlling from the full mount.
Gascon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dramos is looking to escape.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dramos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dramos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascon avoids the attempt from Dramos to control.
Dramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon fails to move to back control. #T9##SUB2#
Gascon looking for a guillotine from mount but Dramos is having none of it.
Gascon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dramos has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gascon's lack of action.
#SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
Dramos wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascon is keen to just control but Dramos is a slippery customer.
Gascon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (17) Gascon
Dramos tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.#T10#
Dramos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dramos (4) vs (20) Gascon
Gascon controlling well, preventing Dramos from escaping the position.
Gascon is not going to allow Dramos to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gascon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gascon looking for the RNC.
Gascon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Dramos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gascon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dramos is defending well though. Gascon let's go of the attempt for now.
Dramos breaks Gascon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (6) vs (20) Gascon#T11#
Dramos wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Dramos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dramos trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Dramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon is trying to keep Dramos in close.
Dramos trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon pulls Dramos in close to prevent any damage.
Dramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet. #T12#
Dramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Dramos preventing the sweep.
Dramos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (9) vs (20) Gascon#SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gascon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gascon stops Dramos from passing to mount.
Gascon is looking to regain half guard here but Dramos keeps moving and retains side control.
Dramos is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Dramos trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep.
Gascon gets back to half guard.
Dramos slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Gascon tries to roll over but Dramos keeps him under control.
Gascon looks winded!#SUB#
Dramos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascon is just riding it out for now. Dramos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but Gascon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage.
Dramos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Dramos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dramos is trying to work for a kimura but Gascon is defending well.
#SUB#
Dramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 20 to 9.
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rhodeo tries to counter with a clinch but Lima shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rhodeo rushes Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lima gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control but Lima manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lima working for a submission but Rhodeo is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, controlling Lima's posture momentarily.
Lima avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Lima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lima tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it. #T2#
Lima works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Lima forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully.
Lima really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhodeo.#SUB#
Lima is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rhodeo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Lima gets his hands free. #T3#
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rhodeo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rhodeo tries to roll but Lima sticks to his back.
Lima controls the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Lima just sinks the hooks in.
Rhodeo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lima trying to control.#SUB#
Lima 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, Rhodeo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Rhodeo just trying to survive but Lima is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rhodeo is having to fend off submission attempts from Lima, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lima doesn't have the hooks in though and Rhodeo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (2) Rhodeo
Lima is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Lima is really struggling to control Rhodeo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Lima trying to control the position.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Rhodeo pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.#T8#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is trying to keep Rhodeo in close.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T9#
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard.
Lima keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass. #T10#
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lima has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Lima is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it. #T12#
Lima tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well. #T13#
Lima wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo is taking a breather. Lima 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.
Lima gets full guard.
Rhodeo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (5) Rhodeo
Lima is being controlled here. #T14#
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rhodeo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (11) vs (7) Rhodeo
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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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 16 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute shoots in and gets a takedown into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahute controls the pace.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Philbert#T1##SUB#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute staying calm.
Cahute wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Philbert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the pace.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (0) Philbert
Cahute tries to control but Philbert wriggling away. #SUB#
Cahute has control of Philbert's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Philbert regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cahute content just to control the position here.
Philbert 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: Cahute (8) vs (2) Philbert#SUB#
Cahute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#T3#
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute controlling Philbert's posture.
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) Philbert
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Philbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself. #T5#
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cahute passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
Cahute moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (13) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (16) vs (2) Philbert#T6##SUB#
Philbert showing good submission defense here.
Cahute biding his time, looking for the opening.
Philbert trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Philbert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Philbert for a finish.
Cahute has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cahute controlling the positon.
Cahute has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Philbert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Philbert for a finish. #SUB#
Cahute looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Philbert right now.
#T8##SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Philbert turns into Cahute and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (16) vs (4) Philbert
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cahute is pulling down on Philbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Philbert, at least for the moment.
Cahute looking to control.
Philbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cahute trying to control the position.
Philbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cahute's guard. #T9#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Philbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cahute keeping hold of Philbert's head, controlling as best he can.
Philbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cahute gets full guard.
Philbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (18) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Philbert working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#T11#
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Cahute won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! Philbert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Philbert manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into Philbert's guard.
Cahute postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Philbert controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute passes Philbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Philbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cahute controlling the pace.
Cahute passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (21) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Cahute swings around for an armbar but Philbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (21) vs (6) Philbert
Philbert wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Philbert trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (23) vs (6) Philbert
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Gaston Cahute 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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