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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Wade! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wellington tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Wellington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wellington is trying to pull guard but Wade has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Wade gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wade (2) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wade is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Wade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wellington wants to control but Wade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington is trying to control but Wade manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (5) vs (0) Wellington
Wade avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.#T1#
Wellington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wellington regains half guard.
Wellington is trying to control but Wade passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (8) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Wade passes into side control, despite Wellington's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (11) vs (0) Wellington
Wade trying to control the action but Wellington is working from the bottom.
Wellington wants to control but Wade postures up.
Wellington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?#T3#
Wellington struggling a bit here.
Wellington sneaks back into half guard.
Wellington wants to control but Wade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wade tries to pass to full mount but Wellington defends it.
Wellington regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Wellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wade manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (11) vs (2) Wellington
Wellington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Wade won't allow it.
Wade is not content to let Wellington control the position.#SUB2#
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Wade defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wellington wants to work for an arm triangle but Wade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Wellington passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (11) vs (5) Wellington
Wade slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wellington trying to control the action but Wade is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wellington 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.
Wade trying to get back to full guard but Wellington takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (11) vs (8) Wellington#T6#
Wade has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Wade (11) vs (11) Wellington#SUB2#
Wellington has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Wellington go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wade preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wellington. #T7##SUB2#
Wellington is looking for the choke from the back position but Wade is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Wellington is cranking Wade's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wade! He's tightened the choke and Wade is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Wellington! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner clinches up with Flenderson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bremner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bremner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Flenderson is stalling in the full guard.
Flenderson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner 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.
Flenderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flenderson won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #T1#
Flenderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bremner 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.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Flenderson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Flenderson looking to pass the guard.
Bremner looking to control.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flenderson defends well.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet. #SUB#
Bremner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flenderson stacks Bremner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flenderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (3) Flenderson#T3#
You can see the frustration on Bremner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bremner tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
Bremner trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
#SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Flenderson is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Flenderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Bremner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Flenderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner is desperately trying to improve his position but Flenderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Bremner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Bremner tries to hold on but Flenderson pushes him away.
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner won't allow Flenderson to pass to mount.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Bremner tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.#T7#
Bremner is refusing to be controlled, as Flenderson sits in half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bremner trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Bremner keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bremner looking for subs off his back but Flenderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Flenderson prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Flenderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working. #SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but Bremner defending well.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson working a defensive guard here.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson trying to keep a closed guard but Bremner is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Flenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner is working for a kimura but Flenderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Flenderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner postures up.
#T13#
Bremner passes Flenderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bremner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flenderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Bremner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Bremner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flenderson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (5) vs (8) Flenderson
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (11) Flenderson
Bremner tries to buck Flenderson off but Flenderson is having none of it.
Bremner prevents Flenderson from improving position.
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Bremner is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Flenderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner tries to bench press Flenderson off him but Flenderson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dramos moves in looking to clinch but Gabenagus pushes him off.
Dramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabenagus. Gabenagus gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabenagus misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dramos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Dramos#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Dramos sits in half guard.
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.
Dramos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Dramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is defending against the submission attempts here by Dramos.
#T1##SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Dramos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Dramos pushes down on Gabenagus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dramos is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dramos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dramos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Dramos#T3##SUB#
Gabenagus looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dramos is controlling Gabenagus 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (4) Dramos
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabenagus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dramos has managed to get both his arms back between Gabenagus's legs - danger averted.
Dramos controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine here but Dramos defends easily.
#T4#
Gabenagus 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: Gabenagus (6) vs (4) Dramos#SUB#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Dramos defends the submission attempt.
Dramos is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dramos wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dramos 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.#SUB2#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Dramos trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Dramos defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dramos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dramos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gabenagus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gabenagus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (8) Dramos#T6##SUB2#
Dramos tightening his grip on Gabenagus, looking for the choke.
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
Gabenagus is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus prevents Dramos from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for the choke but no joy. #T7#
Gabenagus tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dramos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dramos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus with the active half guard here but Dramos passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (11) Dramos
Dramos trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away. #T9#
Dramos staying calm.
Gabenagus is not content to let Dramos control the position.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep.
Dramos trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Dramos trying to control the action but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Dramos is looking to advance position but Gabenagus won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is defending against the submission attempts here by Dramos.
Gabenagus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Dramos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dramos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Dramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos trying to control from Gabenagus's half guard. Gabenagus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dramos forces his way into half guard.
Dramos is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gabenagus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dramos. #T12#
Dramos is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Dramos keeps him under control.
Gabenagus won't allow Dramos to pass to mount.
Dramos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (14) Dramos
Gabenagus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Dramos has hold of Gabenagus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gabenagus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dramos wants to control but Gabenagus has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Dramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Gabenagus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Dramos moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (17) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gabenagus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus prevents Dramos from improving position.
Dramos takes a little break here. Gabenagus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dramos wins on points by 17 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Juliano Dramos 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mister Nobody! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nobody (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall passes Nobody's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Grandall 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.
Grandall prevents Nobody from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall trying to control the action but Nobody is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for a submission of some sort.
Nobody's coaches at The Devil’s Playground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobody keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nobody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grandall.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Nobody defends it.
Grandall wants to take a breather but Nobody is having none of it. #T2#
Nobody is trying to control but can't.
Nobody has a hand on Grandall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grandall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nobody (0) vs (5) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nobody is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nobody is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grandall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nobody is looking to escape.
Grandall takes Nobody's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nobody is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Nobody (0) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall tries to get the hooks in deep but Nobody pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB2#
Nobody defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Grandall has managed to slip his arm under Nobody's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nobody is tapping out! Submission win for Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
An out of breath Billy Grandall 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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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verus stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Delisle
Verus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus 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.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Delisle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Verus trying to control the position.
Verus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verus keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delisle looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Verus looking for a sweep. Not yet Verus, not yet.
Verus keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Delisle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delisle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Verus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Verus won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Verus looking to pass the guard.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Delisle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verus trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle is trying to keep Verus in close.
Verus preventing the sweep.
Delisle trying to control the position.
#T4#
Verus is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (4) Delisle
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Verus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Delisle has picked Verus up and slammed him! Verus can't keep hold of the triangle and Delisle manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (2) vs (7) Delisle
Verus is looking for a sweep.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus can't do much from the bottom here.
Delisle is looking to take a break and control but Verus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Verus tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Delisle controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Delisle 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.
Delisle tries to advance to mount but Verus denies him.
Verus is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Verus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Verus prevents Delisle from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Verus wants to get back to full guard but Delisle has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (2) vs (10) Delisle
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verus is looking to escape.
Delisle content just to control the position here.
It looks like Delisle 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.#T7#
Delisle wants to take Verus's back but he can't do it this time.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Verus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verus is looking to escape.
Delisle controlling his opponent.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle controlling from mount.
Delisle prevents Verus from getting the reversal.#T8#
Verus wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.
Verus working to try and regain half guard.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Verus wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Verus (2) vs (13) Delisle#SUB2#
Delisle looking for the choke but no joy.
Delisle biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Verus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Delisle.
Delisle 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.
Delisle tries to get the hooks in deep but Verus pushed the leg off.
Delisle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Verus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Delisle's guard. Nice work there by Verus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (4) vs (13) Delisle
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Verus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle 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: Verus (4) vs (15) Delisle
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (4) vs (18) Delisle
Verus tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.#T11#
Delisle tries to control but Verus wriggling away.
Verus is controlling an arm, preventing Delisle from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Verus can't escape the position.
Verus gets back to half guard.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.
Verus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Delisle is trying to control. Verus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Verus wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Delisle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (4) vs (21) Delisle
Verus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delisle fails to move to back control.
Verus 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: Verus (6) vs (21) Delisle
Verus wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Verus 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.
Verus preventing the sweep.
Delisle keeps trying to improve his position.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle wants to sweep here but Verus controlling him for the moment.
Delisle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (6) vs (23) Delisle
Verus keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully. #T14#
Verus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Verus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (8) vs (23) Delisle
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle wins on points by 23 to 8.
Our winner, Gauthier Delisle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Gascoigne shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Strakapoud moves into the clinch.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strakapoud has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gascoigne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Strakapoud manages to get underhooks.
Gascoigne looking for a takedown.
Stanislav Strakapoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Gascoigne.
Strakapoud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strakapoud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gascoigne.
#TD#
Gascoigne is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strakapoud is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gascoigne to the mat. Gascoigne regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Gascoigne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strakapoud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Gascoigne keeps trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
Strakapoud passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (5) vs (0) Gascoigne
Strakapoud tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away. #T3#
Gascoigne regains half guard.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Gascoigne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud is just content to waste time from the top position. Gascoigne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture. #T4#
Strakapoud pushing down on Gascoigne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne is looking to control Strakapoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascoigne avoid being mounted?
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascoigne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strakapoud is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (0) Gascoigne
Strakapoud wants to control but Gascoigne has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now. #T5#
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard.
Gascoigne trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strakapoud wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy. #T6#
Strakapoud is stalling here. Gascoigne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Strakapoud seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gascoigne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (4) Gascoigne
Strakapoud looking for a sweep but Gascoigne has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (8) vs (6) Gascoigne
Strakapoud really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strakapoud wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (8) vs (9) Gascoigne
Strakapoud is really stuck here.
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Strakapoud tries to roll but Gascoigne sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
What can Strakapoud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gascoigne is not going to allow Strakapoud to sit and survive in this position.
Strakapoud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gascoigne's guard. Nice work there by Strakapoud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (10) vs (9) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet. #T8#
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Gascoigne wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud is pushing down on Gascoigne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gascoigne is fighting to maintain full guard but Strakapoud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne trying to control here.
Gascoigne is concentrating on defense, preventing Strakapoud from advancing position. #T10#
Strakapoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gascoigne is controlling Strakapoud's trapped leg to prevent Strakapoud from advancing to side control.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strakapoud trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Strakapoud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
#T11#
Strakapoud not doing much here.
Strakapoud is looking to pass Gascoigne's guard but actually Gascoigne recovers to full guard.
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (13) vs (9) Gascoigne
Strakapoud slows the pace down. #T12#
Gascoigne is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Gascoigne is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control.
Strakapoud wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne is letting Strakapoud control him for a moment. #SUB#
Strakapoud tries for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne is not content to let Strakapoud control the position. #T13#
Gascoigne struggling a bit here.
Strakapoud in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gascoigne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gascoigne is trying to control Strakapoud's posture but Strakapoud avoids it.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascoigne keeps working. #SUB#
Strakapoud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gascoigne, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascoigne keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 13 to 9. |
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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 9 wins and 5 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Totemo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Totemo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo forces his way into half guard.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Totemo passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Totemo prevents Kyng from improving his position.#T2#
Totemo is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Totemo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Totemo 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyng has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Kyng wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Totemo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyng takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Totemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Totemo is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Totemo looking to control but Kyng passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control the pace. #T5#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo looking to control.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Kyng 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.
Totemo 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.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyng won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #T6#
Totemo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (2) Kyng
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet. #T8#
Kyng controlling the position.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T9#
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Totemo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (4) Kyng#T10#
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Totemo pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo looking to control.
#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (4) vs (7) Kyng
Totemo is trying to escape the position but Kyng is controlling the position.
Kyng trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Totemo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling from side mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kyng controls the position.
Totemo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
Totemo gets full guard.
Totemo keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Totemo 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.#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Kyng 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. #SUB#
Totemo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyng 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 Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (4) vs (10) Kyng
Totemo is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Kyng moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Totemo struggling a bit here.
Totemo being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 4.
Tanner Kyng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Klopstock throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prochazka was covering up waiting for the punch and Klopstock finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Klopstock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prochazka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (2) Prochazka
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Klopstock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prochazka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Klopstock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prochazka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prochazka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klopstock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klopstock working for a triangle but Prochazka defends it easily.
Prochazka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (5) Prochazka#T1#
Prochazka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klopstock keeps working.
Klopstock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prochazka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klopstock gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (2) vs (7) Prochazka
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka prevents Klopstock from getting the reversal.
Prochazka tries to control but Klopstock wriggling away. #T2#
Klopstock tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.
Prochazka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopstock is looking to escape.
Klopstock can't escape the position.
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopstock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prochazka wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time.
Klopstock is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Prochazka content just to control the position here.
Klopstock is trying to escape the mount.
Klopstock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Klopstock is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Prochazka is trying to control. Klopstock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Klopstock trying to hold on to Prochazka's head to control him but Prochazka postures up.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Prochazka trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Klopstock tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.
Klopstock is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klopstock wants to improve his position but Prochazka is controlling well.
#T5#
Prochazka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Prochazka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prochazka slows the pace down in half guard.
Prochazka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klopstock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Prochazka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Klopstock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prochazka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klopstock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Prochazka works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (10) Prochazka
Prochazka happy to just control the position for now.
Prochazka trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom. #T7#
Klopstock trying to remain calm as Prochazka controls from the top position.
Klopstock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock struggling a bit here.
Prochazka is looking to take a break and control but Klopstock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopstock wants to control but Prochazka postures up.#T8#
Klopstock tries to bench press Prochazka off him but Prochazka keeps the position.
Klopstock is not content to let Prochazka control the position.
Klopstock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Prochazka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Prochazka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Klopstock wants to improve his position but Prochazka is controlling well.
#T9#
Klopstock gets back to full guard.
Prochazka content to stall in guard here.
Prochazka tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopstock is retaining full guard.
Prochazka forces his way into half guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but Klopstock defending well.
Prochazka trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Klopstock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Klopstock is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard but Prochazka has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (13) Prochazka
Prochazka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Klopstock is not content to let Prochazka control the position.
Klopstock prevents Prochazka from improving position. #T11#
Klopstock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prochazka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klopstock keeps working.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard but Prochazka has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (16) Prochazka
Klopstock is trying to escape the mount.
Klopstock is squirming around, avoiding Prochazka's attempts to control the action.
Prochazka content just to control the position here.
Klopstock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prochazka looking to control but Klopstock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Klopstock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prochazka pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Klopstock is trying desperately to improve position.
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Klopstock tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.#T13#
Prochazka looking to control but Klopstock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Prochazka controlling his opponent.
Klopstock tries to hold on but Prochazka postures up.
Klopstock is working to get back to half guard.
Prochazka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Prochazka controlling his opponent.
Klopstock tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.#T14#
Prochazka looking to control but Klopstock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klopstock is trying to reverse the position but instead Prochazka has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (2) vs (19) Prochazka
Prochazka controlling the position well here. Klopstock rolled but Prochazka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Klopstock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Prochazka's guard. Nice work there by Klopstock.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (4) vs (19) Prochazka
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Klopstock postures up.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 19 to 4.
Yuri Prochazka 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Itinya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Itinya
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Itinya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Itinya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in Itinya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (3) Itinya
Itinya keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Itinya 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: Johnson (2) vs (5) Itinya
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Itinya content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Itinya trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily.
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Itinya trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Itinya passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Itinya controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Itinya takes Johnson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (11) Itinya#T5#
Johnson trying to control the action but Itinya just sinks the hooks in.
Itinya tries to keep control of the position but Johnson is staying busy.
Itinya has good solid back control here.
Johnson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Itinya looking for the choke from the back.
Itinya gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control. #T6#
Itinya is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson trying to control the position but Itinya manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Itinya.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Itinya breaks the grip. #T7#
Johnson breaks Itinya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (11) Itinya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Itinya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Itinya has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson advances to half guard. #T9#
Itinya is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Itinya won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Itinya wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itinya has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Itinya wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Itinya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Itinya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Itinya#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Itinya passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itinya is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (16) Itinya
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Itinya has control of an arm but Johnson manages to advance to Itinya's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (8) vs (16) Itinya
Itinya tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Itinya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Itinya for a finish.
Itinya is trying to break free.
Itinya trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.#T14##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Itinya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Itinya for a finish.
Johnson is not going to allow Itinya to sit and survive in this position.
Itinya is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Johnson is cranking Itinya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Itinya! He's tightened the choke and Itinya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Johnson!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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