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SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hannes Klepper!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Klepper has closed the distance and engaged Eel in a clinch.
Eel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Eel manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Eel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Eel is looking for a triangle but Klepper pushes his legs off easily.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving. #SUB#
Eel has his foot on Klepper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klepper works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Eel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klepper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (0) Klepper#SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klepper is trying to control the position but Eel postures up.
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. #SUB2#
Klepper working for a triangle but Eel defends it easily.
#T2#
Eel tries to free his leg and advance position but Klepper is retaining full guard.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klepper looking to control.
#SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Klepper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Klepper controls Eel momentarily but Eel frees himself. #SUB2#
Eel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klepper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eel has managed to get both his arms back between Klepper's legs - danger averted.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper trying to control the position.
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. #T4##SUB2#
Klepper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Klepper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klepper trying to keep a closed guard but Eel is proving a slippery customer.
Klepper being controlled here, momentarily.
Eel wants to pass the guard but Klepper is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.#T5##SUB2#
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Klepper working a defensive guard here.
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.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (5) vs (0) Klepper
Klepper is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Eel'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.
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klepper seems a little lost for a moment, as Eel dominates the positioning.#T7#
Klepper wants to control but Eel postures up.
Klepper is looking for a sweep.
Eel working away.
Klepper trying to remain calm as Eel controls from the top position.
Klepper stops Eel from passing to mount.
Klepper tries to buck Eel off but Eel is having none of it.
Klepper struggling a bit here.
Eel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Klepper prevents Eel from improving position.
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klepper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klepper is still trying to improve position.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it. #SUB#
Eel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face as Eel controls the position. #T9#
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
Eel slows the pace down.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it.
Klepper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (5) vs (4) Klepper
Eel tries to break free.
Klepper is trying to stick to Eel's back but Eel is turning into Klepper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klepper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (7) vs (4) Klepper
Eel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10##SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a triangle but Eel pushes his legs off easily.
Eel looking to pass the guard.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel controlling the action here. #T11#
Klepper trying to hold on to Eel's head to control him but Eel postures up.
Eel trying to pass the guard but Klepper defending well.
Klepper wants to control but Eel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eel is pressing down on Klepper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klepper is holding on for now.
Well, if Eel 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.
Klepper is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klepper controlling the position for now.#T12##SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Klepper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily.
Eel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (10) vs (4) Klepper
Eel controlling the pace for now.
Klepper wants to hold on but Eel pushes him away.#T13#
Eel content just to control the position here.
Klepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Eel has a good base and remains in mount.
Klepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klepper is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Eel controlling from the full mount.
Eel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klepper is looking to improve his position but Eel isn't that keen on the idea.
Eel controlling his opponent.
Klepper is looking to get to half guard.
Eel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Eel controlling from mount.
Eel avoids the attempt from Klepper to control.
Eel forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Eel (13) vs (4) Klepper
Eel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klepper tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eel takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hastala Vista! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondiou fails with a takedown attempt.
Vista wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mondiou shoots in for a double leg but Vista sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Mondiou tries to sprawl but Vista drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vista (2) vs (0) Mondiou
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.
Vista is pressing down on Mondiou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondiou is holding on for now.
Mondiou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vista's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vista's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vista (2) vs (4) Mondiou
Vista tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Mondiou working for a submission but Vista is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vista is squirming around, avoiding Mondiou's attempts to control the action.
Vista working to try and regain half guard.
Vista regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mondiou 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.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vista manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Vista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondiou is aware though and is defending well.
Vista keeping moving, preventing Mondiou from controlling successfully.
Mondiou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondiou looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mondiou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondiou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Vista looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondiou passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Vista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mondiou is looking to advance position but Vista won't allow it.
Vista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondiou is keen to just control but Vista is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mondiou is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondiou is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Vista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vista wants to get back to full guard.
Mondiou works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vista (2) vs (7) Mondiou#T3#
Vista sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Mondiou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vista has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vista looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondiou seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondiou seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vista is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeannot Mondiou!
In defeat, Hastala Vista stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hasta La Vista Baby'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lascombe dives in for a single leg takedown but Grandall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Grandall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lascombe was covering up waiting for the punch and Grandall finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Lascombe is pulling down on Grandall's head to control his posture.
Grandall trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Lascombe is keeping the position.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Grandall controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lascombe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass. #T1#
Grandall won't allow Lascombe to sweep him here.
Lascombe pulls Grandall in to control the position.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lascombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Grandall is trying to control. Lascombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lascombe looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lascombe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Grandall uses his free foot to push down on Lascombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lascombe. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (0) Lascombe
Lascombe has given up his back here. Will Grandall look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (8) vs (0) Lascombe
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grandall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Grandall seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lascombe's chin but Lascombe turns very nicely into Grandall's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lascombe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (8) vs (2) Lascombe
Grandall wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lascombe trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Lascombe tries to pass.
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lascombe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lascombe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grandall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lascombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandall is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe preventing the sweep.
Lascombe trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Grandall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lascombe has his hands clasped together but Grandall extends and breaks Lascombe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Moncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (0) Marden
Marden 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.
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but De Moncey keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Moncey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (4) Marden
De Moncey tries to escape but Marden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be De Moncey right now.
#SUB2#
Marden working for a choke but De Moncey is defending well.
De Moncey 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.#SUB2#
Marden has his arm under De Moncey's chin here. Game over son! Marden squeezes tightly and De Moncey is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bulla Marden!
Our winner, Bulla Marden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farquharson somewhat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimura. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Farquharson
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Farquharson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kimura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Farquharson gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kimura content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Farquharson has locked up a guillotine! Farquharson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kimura is holding on here and Farquharson must be using up a lot of energy. Kimura has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Farquharson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamish Farquharson!
An out of breath Hamish Farquharson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Kuang moves into full guard.
Strakapoud stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Kuang 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.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Kuang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
#T1#
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kuang actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang keeping hold of Strakapoud's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuang is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Strakapoud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Strakapoud pushing down on Kuang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strakapoud is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well, if Strakapoud 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.
It looks like Strakapoud might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Strakapoud.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud stalling. #T5#
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang has given up his back here. Will Strakapoud look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (0) vs (8) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for the RNC.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Strakapoud has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Strakapoud.
Kuang is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB2#
Strakapoud working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strakapoud doesn't have the hooks in and Kuang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (8) Strakapoud
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Strakapoud has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud has control of Kuang's left arm, preventing Kuang from doing any damage.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is pressing down on Strakapoud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strakapoud is holding on for now.
Kuang prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuang pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (8) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kuang looking to secure an arm triangle but Strakapoud defends it well.
Kuang fails to advance to Strakapoud's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud 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: Kuang (5) vs (10) Strakapoud
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (13) Strakapoud
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang tries to buck Strakapoud off but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Kuang being controlled for a moment.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Kuang is looking to reverse the position.
Strakapoud controls the position from side control.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom here.
Strakapoud content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom. #T11#
Strakapoud staying calm.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Strakapoud staying calm.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud taking a breather here.
Kuang is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang controls the position for a moment.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud controlling from side mount.
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strakapoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Kuang is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Kuang is trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working 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. #T14#
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang trying to hold on to Strakapoud's head to control him but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Strakapoud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 13 to 5.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 8 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laulhere prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laulhere can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Laulhere looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position here.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai not doing much here.
#T1#
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Chai trying to work for an americana but Laulhere has managed to regain full guard.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Laulhere pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Chai
Laulhere wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laulhere is working away from the top position though.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (2) Chai#T4#
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Laulhere seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Laulhere has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (8) vs (2) Chai
Laulhere is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laulhere is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere controlling the position well here. Chai rolled but Laulhere kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the choke but no joy.
Laulhere wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T5#
Chai tries to escape but Laulhere has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Laulhere is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai tries to break free.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laulhere wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (4) Chai#T7#
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Laulhere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Chai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chai has gone for a leg lock! Laulhere slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (10) vs (4) Chai#T8#
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T9#
Laulhere 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. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.#T10##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laulhere passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (13) vs (4) Chai
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laulhere off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (13) vs (8) Chai
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Laulhere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (15) vs (8) Chai
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there. #T11#
Laulhere advances to half guard.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (15) vs (12) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai controlling the position well here. Laulhere rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laulhere tries to break free.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Laulhere pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Chai keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Laulhere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (17) vs (12) Chai
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laulhere won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14##SUB#
Laulhere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 17 to 12. |
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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 10 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Darkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Darkins#SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus wants to improve his position but Darkins is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Darkins is working for a kimura but Trismegistus is defending it quite comfortably.
Trismegistus is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trismegistus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darkins is keen to just control but Trismegistus is a slippery customer.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trismegistus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Darkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Trismegistus gets full guard.
Darkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Darkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trismegistus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darkins has Trismegistus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Darkins#SUB2#
Darkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trismegistus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Darkins. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins struggling a bit here.#T3#
Darkins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Trismegistus is staying active.
Darkins stops Trismegistus from passing to mount.
Darkins is looking to regain half guard here but Trismegistus keeps moving and retains side control.
Darkins 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.#SUB#
Trismegistus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trismegistus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins manages to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trismegistus trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it. #T4#
Darkins tries to roll over but Trismegistus keeps him under control.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trismegistus is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Trismegistus 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.
Darkins is refusing to be controlled, as Trismegistus sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Darkins actively working from the bottom here.
Darkins is trying to maintain the position but Trismegistus is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Darkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Darkins is trying to maintain the position but Trismegistus is very close to passing his half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Darkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Darkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trismegistus is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Trismegistus is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trismegistus is thwarting Darkins's attempts to control the position.
Darkins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darkins trying to control from the bottom.
Trismegistus not doing much here.
Trismegistus'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.
Darkins is refusing to be controlled, as Trismegistus sits in half guard.
Darkins won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount. #T7#
Darkins wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trismegistus prevents Darkins from improving his position.#SUB2#
Darkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus content to control rather than advance.
Darkins trying to control but Trismegistus postures up.
#SUB#
Darkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Trismegistus.
Darkins gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Darkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trismegistus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trismegistus stays in close to Darkins's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Trismegistus pushes his legs off easily.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Trismegistus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Darkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darkins.
Trismegistus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trismegistus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trismegistus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trismegistus advances to half guard. #T10#
Trismegistus is pressing down on Darkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darkins is holding on for now.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
Trismegistus uses his free foot to push down on Darkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Darkins. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins is controlling an arm, preventing Trismegistus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Darkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trismegistus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Trismegistus looking to control but Darkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Darkins tries to hold on but Trismegistus postures up.
Darkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Darkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darkins is trying to escape the mount but Trismegistus keeps good control and instead manages to take Darkins's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (11) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins staying busy and making it hard for Trismegistus to control.
Darkins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Trismegistus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Darkins just trying to survive but Trismegistus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trismegistus gets his hands free as Darkins looks to control. #T12#
Trismegistus is trying to stick to Darkins's back but Darkins is turning into Trismegistus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darkins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (11) vs (4) Darkins
Trismegistus has Darkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Darkins is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins advances to half guard. #T13#
Trismegistus trying to control here.
Darkins wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the position and prevent Darkins from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Darkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darkins is controlling the pace.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well. #T14#
Trismegistus trying to control but Darkins postures up.
#SUB2#
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trismegistus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trismegistus is controlling Darkins's trapped leg to prevent Darkins from advancing to side control.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Trismegistus won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins trying to advance position but Trismegistus counters by regaining guard.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Le Boulder is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder 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: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Banner 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.
Banner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to get back to full guard here but Le Boulder has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder just content to control the position. #T1#
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Le Boulder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Banner is trying to improve his position.
Banner seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Boulder dominates the positioning.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Le Boulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Le Boulder's best efforts.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Banner trying to control but Le Boulder postures up.
#T4#
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
Le Boulder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Boulder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banner tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.#T5#
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner moves into full guard.
#T6#
Banner trying to control the position.
Le Boulder passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Well, if Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.#T7#
Banner 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.
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Le Boulder has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (11) vs (2) Banner
A lull in the action here.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Boulder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Banner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Banner tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Banner is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner 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.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Le Boulder pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Le Boulder sits in half guard.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner wants to get back to full guard but Le Boulder has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (14) vs (2) Banner#T10#
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner regains half guard.
Le Boulder prevents Banner from improving his position.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Banner wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg. #T13#
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well.
Banner is staying active underneath Le Boulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Le Boulder'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.
Banner wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is working for a submission of some sort.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Roddy Banner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ozymandias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makarov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias pulls Makarov in to control the position.
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
Makarov 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. #T1#
Ozymandias 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.
Makarov 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.
Ozymandias is controlling Makarov's posture.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ozymandias pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Makarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (2) Ozymandias
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Ozymandias being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Ozymandias stands and throws Makarov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Makarov tries to buck Ozymandias off but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling the position from side mount.
Makarov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makarov tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Makarov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias prevents Makarov from improving his position.#T4#
Makarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Makarov trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
Makarov tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Makarov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Makarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makarov.
Ozymandias postures up.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makarov pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozymandias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Makarov tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy. #T7#
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makarov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Makarov gets full guard.
Makarov looking to control.
Makarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
#T8#
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ozymandias prevents Makarov from improving his position.
Makarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makarov.
Makarov is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makarov has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage. #T9#
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makarov controlling Ozymandias's posture.
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Makarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (5) Ozymandias
Makarov pushing down on Ozymandias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makarov is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makarov prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makarov stands and throws Ozymandias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (5) Ozymandias#T12#
Makarov working away.
Makarov wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Makarov is looking for a kimura but Ozymandias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makarov to get the leverage.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias controlling the position well.
Ozymandias trying to control but Makarov postures up.
#T13#
Makarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makarov prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Makarov is taking a breather. Ozymandias 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.#T14#
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Sergey Makarov retains his heavyweight title!
Sergey Makarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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