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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley shoots in for a takedown but Grov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.
Grov can't get the takedown.
Grov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grapple Moley.
Grov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moley is defending well.
Moley tries for a takedown but Grov manages to get underhooks.
Grov is pressed up against the cage. Moley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grov down to the mat. Grov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grov pinned against the cage. Grov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grov pulls guard. #SUB#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Grov is retaining full guard. #T2#
Grov is pulling down on Moley's head. It's preventing any offense from Moley, at least for the moment.
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (0) Moley#SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Grov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Grov swings around for an armbar but Moley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (4) vs (2) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grov working a defensive guard but Moley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grov wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley 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.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?
Grov wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Moley trying to pass the guard but Grov defending well. #T5##SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (5) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Moley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moley. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moley looks winded!
Grov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Grov tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#T9#
Grov is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Moley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Grov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Grov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Grov is defending well.
Moley trying to mount his opponent but Grov defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Grov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13##SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (8) Moley
Grov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Moley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moley has cracked it and Grov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sarinnen wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Sarinnen to the mat.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sarinnen defends it easily.
Santos 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.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos 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.#T1#
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (3) Sarinnen
Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Santos gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos moves into full guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Sarinnen stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (6) Sarinnen#T5#
Santos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Sarinnen is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos is not content to let Sarinnen control the position.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Sarinnen defends easily.
#T9#
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen passes into half guard. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage. #T10##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T11##SUB2#
Sarinnen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sarinnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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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 3 wins and 2 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siberian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wahlstroem avoids it really well and circles away.
Siberian shoots in and drives through. Wahlstroem sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Siberian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Siberian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wahlstroem rushes Siberian and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Wahlstroem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wahlstroem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siberian has passed into half guard!
Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Siberian 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 Wahlstroem. Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (3) vs (0) Wahlstroem
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siberian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Siberian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siberian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siberian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (3) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Siberian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Siberian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Siberian keeps moving. #T2#
Siberian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wahlstroem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a triangle but Wahlstroem pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siberian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wahlstroem has managed to get both his arms back between Siberian's legs - danger averted.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Siberian is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siberian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wahlstroem stalling. #SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wahlstroem pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siberian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura but Siberian is defending well.
#T4#
Siberian wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wahlstroem 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.
Siberian wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wahlstroem pulls his head out easily.
Siberian wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siberian wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
Siberian works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5##SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wahlstroem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Siberian looking for a guillotine here but Wahlstroem defends easily.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siberian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siberian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (5) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T6##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siberian defends well.
Siberian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wahlstroem's guard. #SUB#
Siberian seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem is doing well to control the position and prevent Siberian from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Siberian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Siberian drops back looking for a leg! Wahlstroem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wahlstroem manages to kick Siberian off! Siberian jumps back into Wahlstroem's guard.
Siberian wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but Siberian defends easily.
#SUB#
Siberian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wahlstroem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wahlstroem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wahlstroem! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (5) vs (6) Wahlstroem
Siberian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siberian can't do much from the bottom here.
Siberian is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siberian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wahlstroem but great work by Siberian. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (9) vs (6) Wahlstroem#T9#
Wahlstroem regains half guard.#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura here.
Wahlstroem manages to get to full guard.
Wahlstroem is pulling down on Siberian's head. It's preventing any offense from Siberian, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siberian wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Siberian looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Siberian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wahlstroem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siberian looking to sit in guard and control but Wahlstroem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (9) vs (8) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Siberian has an active guard here but Wahlstroem has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem 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.
Siberian is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Siberian is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Siberian could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wahlstroem has cracked it and Siberian is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wahlstroem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Wahlstroem! |
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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 6 wins and 7 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Schlepper or perhaps it was just good defense by Slamister, which made it look bad.
Slamister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Schlepper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slamister was covering up waiting for the punch and Schlepper finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Slamister
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlepper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schlepper looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper won't allow Slamister to sweep him here.
Slamister pulls Schlepper in close to prevent any damage.
Schlepper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Slamister#T1#
Schlepper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schlepper tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schlepper works to advance to full mount. Slamister defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (7) vs (0) Slamister
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Schlepper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Schlepper tries to control but Slamister wriggling away.
Schlepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlepper'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.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slamister is looking to escape.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slamister wants to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.#T3#
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slamister is looking to escape.
Slamister tries to reverse the position but Schlepper maintains control.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slamister tries to lock up and control but Schlepper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slamister tries to reverse the position but Schlepper maintains control.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Slamister is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Schlepper is really struggling to control Slamister but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Schlepper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slamister is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slamister and Schlepper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Slamister stops Schlepper from passing to mount.
Schlepper advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (9) vs (0) Slamister#T5#
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schlepper can't control as he wanted to and Slamister manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Schlepper is taking a breather. Slamister 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.
Slamister is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Slamister is trying to maintain the position but Schlepper is very close to passing his half guard.
Schlepper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schlepper is trying to control the action in half guard but Slamister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but Slamister defending well.
Schlepper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slamister keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister is trying to control but can't.
Schlepper trying to control the action but Slamister is working from the bottom. #T7#
Well, if Schlepper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slamister is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Schlepper is working for a kimura but Slamister is defending it quite comfortably.
Schlepper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slamister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slamister is refusing to be controlled, as Schlepper sits in half guard. #T8#
Schlepper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schlepper trying to control from half guard but Slamister is working away.
Schlepper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9##SUB#
Schlepper is looking for a kimura here.
Schlepper stalling away here and it's allowed Slamister to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Schlepper preventing the sweep.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Schlepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlepper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Schlepper from controlling successfully.
Schlepper 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. #T11#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slamister has his hands on Schlepper's head, controlling the position.
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Slamister trying to keep a closed guard but Schlepper is proving a slippery customer.
Schlepper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slamister looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schlepper is stalling in the full guard.
Schlepper wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Schlepper trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom. #T13#
Slamister being controlled here, momentarily.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Slamister looking to control.
Schlepper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Slamister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schlepper controls the pace.
Schlepper trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlepper won't allow Slamister to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlepper takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Huug Schlepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Huntington clinches. #TD#
Gascon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huntington regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Huntington
Gascon pushes down on Huntington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascon tries to pass to full mount but Huntington defends it.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well. #SUB#
Huntington is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington is not content to let Gascon control the position.#SUB2#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
Gascon is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now.
Gascon uses his free foot to push down on Huntington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huntington. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Huntington#T1#
Huntington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascon fails to move to back control.
Huntington can't escape the position.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Gascon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gascon trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington tries to improve his position but instead Gascon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (8) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Gascon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gascon has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the RNC.
Will Gascon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gascon has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Huntington keeps trying to improve his position.
Huntington staying busy and making it hard for Gascon to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington is in bad spot here.
Gascon doesn't have the hooks in and Huntington manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (8) vs (2) Huntington#SUB#
Gascon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Huntington should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gascon has tightened it up now! Huntington should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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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 7 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi pushes Heliogabale up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gerbandi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale gets full guard.
Gerbandi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi stalling. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Gerbandi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heliogabale's thigh. Heliogabale counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi 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. #T2#
Gerbandi postures up.
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale 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: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Heliogabale's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gerbandi is just riding it out for now. Heliogabale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Gerbandi won't allow Heliogabale to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heliogabale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is not content to let Heliogabale control the position. #T7#
Gerbandi wants to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Gerbandi tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Heliogabale working away.#T8#
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi keeps control of the position easily here as Heliogabale tries to buck him off.
Gerbandi is not going to allow Heliogabale to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Heliogabale is trying to break free.
Heliogabale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gerbandi's guard. Nice work there by Heliogabale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (9) Gerbandi
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (9) Gerbandi#SUB#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Heliogabale is working for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerbandi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heliogabale. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#T12#
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Heliogabale postures up.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep. #T14#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 10.
Dani Gerbandi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 28 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snowstrinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Snowstrinski's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahute controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Cahute#T1#
Snowstrinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute taking a break here but Snowstrinski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cahute is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cahute trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. #T3#
Snowstrinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cahute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cahute's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (5) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cahute defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Snowstrinski working for the choke.
Cahute just trying to survive but Snowstrinski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to break Cahute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cahute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snowstrinski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cahute manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snowstrinski's guard. Nice work there by Cahute.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Cahute looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (7) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cahute tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Cahute 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#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Cahute is working away. #T6#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowstrinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski 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.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Cahute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cahute is holding on for now.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski 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.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Cahute controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Cahute is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahute trying to control here.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Snowstrinski trying to work for an americana but Cahute has managed to regain full guard.
Cahute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to cinch up a triangle. Snowstrinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cahute's body to avoid the submission. Cahute has instead reached around Snowstrinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cahute arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaston Cahute!
Our winner, Gaston Cahute, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Green gets caught napping as Yasalmibaal dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Green is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Green controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green trying to control the position.
#T3#
Green working a defensive guard but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green controlling Yasalmibaal's posture.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T4#
Green wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is pushing down on Yasalmibaal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yasalmibaal is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green is looking to advance position but Yasalmibaal won't allow it.
Green moves into full mount! Yasalmibaal won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Green controlling the pace for now.
Yasalmibaal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (8) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position.
Green is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7#
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Yasalmibaal pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Yasalmibaal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Green.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Green trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Green controlling the positon.
Yasalmibaal breaks Green's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (8) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to sweep here but Yasalmibaal controlling him for the moment.
Yasalmibaal is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Yasalmibaal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Yasalmibaal trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green keeping control of the position.
Green wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Green 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: Green (10) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Green controlling the action here.#T13#
Green is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Walon Green 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Bar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bar for as long as he can get away with.
Hall continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall prevents Bar from improving his position.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall prevents Bar from improving his position.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bar trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Bar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Bar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall prevents Bar from improving his position.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Hall is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now. #T8#
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bar has his hands clasped together around Hall's back. He's all about the action.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Bar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.#T9#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Bar trying to control but Hall postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall'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.#T10#
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Bar is defending the position.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bar 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.#T11#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Bar is holding on to half guard well.
Hall is taking a breather. Bar 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.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Bar is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall moves into full mount! Bar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Bar
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hall controlling from mount. #T13#
Bar tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Bar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Hall avoids the attempt from Bar to control.
Bar can't escape the position.
Bar is still trying to improve position.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Scott Hall gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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