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SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Eel instigates a clinch. #TD#
Eel jumps guard and drags Drelas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drelas won't allow Eel to sweep him here.
Eel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Eel working for submissions but it's allowed Drelas to get to half guard.
Drelas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eel! Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (0) vs (3) Drelas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drelas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas taking a breather here. #T1#
Eel tries to buck Drelas off but Drelas is having none of it.
Eel is working hard here to advance position.
Eel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eel gets full guard.
Eel is trying to keep Drelas in close.
#SUB#
Eel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drelas defends it easily.#SUB#
Drelas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Drelas wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving. #SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Eel has an active guard here but Drelas has managed to pass into half guard.
Drelas is trying to control. Eel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eel wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Drelas trying to mount his opponent but Eel defends it. #SUB2#
Eel is defending against the submission attempts here by Drelas.
#SUB2#
Drelas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eel gets full guard.#SUB#
Eel looking for subs off his back but Drelas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Eel keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Eel controls Drelas momentarily but Drelas frees himself. #SUB#
Eel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drelas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (0) vs (6) Drelas
Eel gets back to half guard.
Drelas wants to free his trapped foot but Eel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Eel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Eel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drelas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drelas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drelas passes Eel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eel gets full guard.
Eel 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: Eel (2) vs (6) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Eel wants to pass to mount but Drelas is defending the position.
Eel controlling the action here.
Eel tries to pass to full mount but Drelas defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eel in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Eel continues to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drelas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Drelas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eel controls the pace.#T8#
Drelas wants to sweep but no luck.
Eel pushes down on Drelas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eel controlling the action here.
Drelas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Drelas wants to control but Eel is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Eel is looking to advance position but Drelas won't allow it.
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eel is controlling the pace.
Drelas tries to roll over but Eel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Drelas actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Eel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Drelas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Eel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (5) vs (6) Drelas
Eel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Eel controlling the position easily from mount.
Eel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Drelas stops Eel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drelas is desperately trying to improve his position but Eel has a good base and remains in mount.
Eel wants to take Drelas's back but he can't do it this time.
Eel controlling from the full mount.
More hug and hope from Eel.#T13#
Eel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drelas tries to reverse the position but Eel maintains control.
Drelas 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: Eel (8) vs (6) Drelas
Eel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eel takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Moray Eel 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 50 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Breaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Reed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Breaker after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Reed gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Reed#SUB2#
Reed 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.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Reed
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Reed tries to control but Breaker wriggling away.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
Reed moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Breaker (0) vs (8) Reed
Breaker trying to control the hands but Reed breaks the grip.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Breaker is staying busy.#SUB2#
Reed looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Reed keeps control of the position as Breaker tries to break free.
What can Breaker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Breaker can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for the choke from the back position but Breaker is controlling his hands well.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Breaker is staying busy.#SUB2#
Reed has got one arm under Breaker's chin. This could be trouble... Breaker trying to control the other hand but Reed gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Breaker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Herlin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Herlin
Herlin is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Herlin trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Herlin wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Herlin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Herlin#T1##SUB2#
Herlin has control of Kimura's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimura regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herlin avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Herlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Herlin's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Herlin looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herlin wants to finish this one by submission but Kimura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herlin. #SUB2#
Herlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Herlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping busy.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well. #SUB2#
Herlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Herlin is controlling well.
Kimura is staying active underneath Herlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Herlin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Herlin
Herlin keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #T4#
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.
Kimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kimura preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Herlin working a defensive guard here.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin working a defensive guard but Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (5) Herlin
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T6#
Herlin is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy.
Herlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Herlin denies him.
Herlin tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy.
Herlin prevents Kimura from moving into mount.
Kimura trying to control the action but Herlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herlin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Herlin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herlin is looking for a sweep.
Kimura in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.
Herlin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8##SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herlin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (5) vs (9) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kimura is in real trouble here. Herlin gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kimura is tapping out! Herlin wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Herlin! |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Idaho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Simmons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Idaho advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Idaho eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Idaho wants to advance to full mount but Simmons doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Idaho passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is trying for a kimura here. Simmons looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Idaho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duncan Idaho! |
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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 6 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Castro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adamz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adamz (0) vs (4) Castro
Adamz tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adamz can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adamz is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is staying tight to Adamz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Adamz is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Castro controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Castro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adamz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is staying tight to Adamz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Adamz tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Adamz is letting Castro control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamz tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Adamz is trying to escape the position but Castro is controlling the position.
Adamz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adamz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Castro not doing much here.
Adamz tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Castro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Castro 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.
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Castro is taking a breather. Adamz 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.
Adamz tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro in particular looking to stall.
Adamz is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adamz gets full guard.#SUB#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
It looks like Castro 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.#SUB#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Adamz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Castro 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 Adamz. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (7) Castro
Adamz is trying to escape the position but Castro is controlling the position. #T6#
Adamz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adamz is pressing down on Castro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Adamz has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Castro postures up.
Castro content to stall in guard here.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamz is keeping the position for now.
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adamz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Castro defends easily.
#SUB#
Adamz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Castro passes Adamz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (10) Castro
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.
Adamz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adamz tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10##SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back.
Castro trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it.
Adamz trying to control here.
Castro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Castro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adamz! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (13) Castro
Adamz is trying desperately to improve position.
Adamz prevents Castro from taking his back.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castro prevents Adamz from getting the reversal.
Castro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Castro content just to control the position here. #T12#
Castro takes Adamz's back. Score +3 for taking back: Adamz (0) vs (16) Castro
Good control from Castro.
Adamz rolls, trying to escape but Castro keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Adamz right now.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adamz tries to break free.
Adamz is working hard here to advance position.
What can Adamz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Adamz wants to escape the position.
#T13#
I would not like to be Adamz right now.
Adamz rolls, trying to escape but Castro keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Castro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adamz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adamz for a finish.
Castro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Adamz doesn't escape. #T14#
Adamz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Castro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adamz.
Adamz breaks Castro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adamz (2) vs (16) Castro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamz won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Adamz wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro wins on points by 16 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Marcelo Castro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 32 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes dives in and scores a takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather.
Hughes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving. #T1#
Goble wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble is controlling Hughes's posture.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Hughes won't allow Goble to sweep him here. #T2#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Goble wants to sweep but no luck.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble managing to control the position.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Hughes controlling from the top position.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goble trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Goble keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. #T6#
Hughes is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes won't allow Goble to sweep him here. #T7#
Goble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Goble pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Goble keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. #SUB#
Hughes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Goble doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hughes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Goble - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Goble!
Shane Goble 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silalahi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt dives in and grabs Silalahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silalahi pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.#TD2#
Silalahi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Silalahi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt 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.#T2#
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi keeps trying to improve his position.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Silalahi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silalahi is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Silalahi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Trismegistus is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus 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: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trismegistus manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T2#
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Trismegistus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Trismegistus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Trismegistus has hold of Kimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Trismegistus maintains control.
Trismegistus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus tries to take Kimura's back but instead Kimura uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Trismegistus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Trismegistus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5##SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trismegistus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Kimura 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.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trismegistus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trismegistus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trismegistus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Trismegistus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Trismegistus.
#T7#
Kimura won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Kimura#T8#
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus postures up.
Trismegistus works to advance to full mount. Kimura defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (10) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Trismegistus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can.
Kimura tries to hold on but Trismegistus postures up.#T9#
Trismegistus fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trismegistus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Trismegistus working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is in no mood to give up.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trismegistus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trismegistus wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (13) vs (2) Kimura#T11#
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Trismegistus has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
#T12#
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Trismegistus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Trismegistus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Trismegistus is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trismegistus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
#T14#
Kimura is staying active underneath Trismegistus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Trismegistus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Yojizo Trismegistus 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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Co-main event
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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 18 wins and 21 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Helvig gets caught flat footed, as Macker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T1#
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Helvig has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #T2#
Macker wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macker preventing the sweep.
Helvig controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Helvig is trying to keep Macker in close.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Helvig looking to control.
Helvig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Macker.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker passes Helvig's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Helvig is not content to let Macker control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig trying to control from the bottom.
Macker is taking a breather. Helvig 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.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Helvig won't allow Macker to pass to mount. #T6#
Macker trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Helvig trying to control but Macker postures up.
#T7#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Helvig is trying to control but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Macker
Macker trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Macker trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig trying to control here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it. #T9##SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker not doing much here.
#T10#
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Helvig wants to control but Macker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (8) Macker
Helvig manages to get back to half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Helvig won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.
Helvig is pulling down on Macker's head. It's preventing any offense from Macker, at least for the moment.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Macker is still trying to improve position.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T13#
Macker stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (11) Macker
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helvig tries to improve position but can't.
Macker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (0) vs (13) Macker
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away. #T14#
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (0) vs (16) Macker#SUB2#
Macker is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig trying to control the action but Macker just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 16 to 0.
Dan Macker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Hunt wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov 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.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Hunt wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hunt is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt moves into full mount! Kersikov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T2#
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T6#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.
Hunt is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov 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.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T9#
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T10#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.#T11#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Hunt trying to control here.
Kersikov prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T14#
Hunt trying to control here.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Kersikov won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Kersikov
Hunt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (5) vs (7) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Nykolai Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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