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SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Driscoll Jr looks for a takedown but Engine sprawls well.#TD#
Driscoll Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Engine
Driscoll Jr wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (2) Engine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Engine wants to free his trapped foot but Driscoll Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engine controlling the action here.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Driscoll Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Engine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Driscoll Jr defends it.
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (5) Engine
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Driscoll Jr can't escape the position.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Engine 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T6#
More stalling from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Yet more stalling tactics from Engine.
Driscoll Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine avoids the attempt from Driscoll Jr to control.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Driscoll Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Driscoll Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Engine goes for an armbar but Driscoll Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Driscoll Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (5) Engine
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (7) Engine#T11#
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driscoll Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Engine passes Driscoll Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine stalling.
Engine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Driscoll Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (10) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Driscoll Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Driscoll Jr wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T14#
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Engine 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.
Engine with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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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 14 wins and 31 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Gordon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Gordon 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.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason 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#
Gordon 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.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Gordon 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#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon postures up.
#T3#
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason trying to control the position here.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Mason wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Mason wants to sweep but Gordon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.#T7#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Mason struggling a bit here.#T9#
Gordon controlling the position.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Mason controls the position for a moment.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon controls the position. #T11#
Gordon working away.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
More stalling from Gordon.#T14#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hastala Vista! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lefevre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vista but Vista pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Vista darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vista (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to roll over but Vista keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vista seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vista 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Vista has control of the leg. #T1#
Vista is thwarting Lefevre 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Vista is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lefevre is defending against the submission attempts here by Vista.
#SUB#
Vista 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#
Lefevre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vista pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Lefevre trying to control but Vista postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lefevre makes his way to full guard, as Vista worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Vista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lefevre dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (2) vs (2) Lefevre #SUB#
Vista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lefevre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lefevre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lefevre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lefevre has managed to get both his arms back between Vista's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Lefevre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vista (2) vs (5) Lefevre
Vista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefevre wants to control but Vista is keeping him busy.
Lefevre controlling from side mount.
Vista tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.
Vista tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lefevre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vista (2) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre takes Vista's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vista is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vista (2) vs (10) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to get the hooks in deep but Vista pushed the leg off. #T4#
Vista is really stuck here.
Lefevre controls the position.
Vista rolls, trying to escape but Lefevre keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Vista defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vista is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vista is working hard here to advance position.
Lefevre controlling from the back.
Lefevre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vista tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Lefevre tries to get the hooks in deep but Vista pushed the leg off. #T5#
Vista manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lefevre 's guard. Nice work there by Vista.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Lefevre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lefevre 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Vista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lefevre dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (4) vs (12) Lefevre #SUB#
Vista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lefevre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vista 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.#T6#
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Vista keeps moving.
Lefevre slips nicely into half guard.
Vista wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vista is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lefevre has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lefevre pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vista is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lefevre !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Lefevre !
In defeat, Hastala Vista stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hasta La Vista Baby'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hill clinches.
Banner has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hill pulls Banner into guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Hill wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Hill
Banner keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Hill
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hill won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to control the action here but instead Banner manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (2) Hill
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hill wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Banner has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hill is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jargon (0) vs (4) Hunt
Jargon is looking for a sweep.
Hunt working away.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jargon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunt working away.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.
Jargon is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Jargon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jargon sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Jargon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is thwarting Jargon's attempts to control the position.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt prevents Jargon from improving his position.#T2#
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Jargon is defending the position.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Jargon wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Jargon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jargon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a kimura here. Jargon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
Our winner, Cole Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 9 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
Chancel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Chancel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chancel to the mat. Chancel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Chai
Chancel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Chai
Chancel is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chancel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai trying to control the action but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chancel, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Chancel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Chai wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Chai
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chancel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chai has cracked it and Chancel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
After winning the bout, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 6 wins and 8 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farquharson is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Farquharson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farquharson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T2#
Robinson is fighting to break Farquharson's control of his arms but Farquharson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robinson stays in close to Farquharson's body and controls the position. #T3#
Farquharson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson managing to control the position.
Robinson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Farquharson trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson stays in close to Farquharson's body and controls the position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farquharson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farquharson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farquharson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Farquharson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (2) vs (6) Farquharson
Robinson wants to control but Farquharson is having none of it.#T5#
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farquharson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farquharson is looking to take Robinson's back but instead Robinson gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well. #T6#
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control here.
Farquharson trying to control the pace. #T7#
Robinson wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Farquharson pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Robinson trying to control the position.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson seems keen to control Farquharson's posture.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB2#
Farquharson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farquharson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (9) Farquharson#SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson is letting Farquharson control him for a moment. #T11#
Farquharson laying and praying for a moment but Robinson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard but Farquharson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (12) Farquharson
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Farquharson maintains control.#T12#
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farquharson fails to take his opponent's back.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount but Farquharson keeps good control and instead manages to take Robinson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (2) vs (15) Farquharson
Farquharson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Robinson tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at The Devil’s Playground inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Robinson just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Robinson rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Farquharson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Farquharson gets his hands free.
Farquharson has the hooks in. Robinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farquharson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Robinson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Farquharson gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Robinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Hamish Farquharson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ottke defends it nicely.
Marden fails with a takedown attempt.
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Ottke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ottke slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Marden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marden somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottke tries to sprawl out of it but Marden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marden shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Marden shoots for a double leg takedown but Ottke sprawls well. He's pushed Marden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ottke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T1#
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke has his hands on Marden's head, controlling the position.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden looking to control.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marden there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marden stops Ottke from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Marden wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Marden tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Marden can't escape the position.
Marden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (2) Marden
Marden wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free.
Marden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Ottke not allowing Marden to control his hands. #T5#
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ottke is staying active.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden 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.
Marden is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
What can Marden do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marden tries to break free.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ottke is keen to just control but Marden is a slippery customer.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Marden is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marden avoid being mounted?
Marden is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Marden is trying to control but can't.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (2) Marden
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.#T8#
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marden wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Marden to control.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Marden is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Marden tries to control the position but Ottke now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (14) vs (2) Marden
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Marden buck him off.
Marden tries to escape the position.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marden doesn't escape. #T10#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marden for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
Marden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Marden right now.
Marden wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free. #T11#
Ottke controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marden trying to control but not successfully.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marden can't escape the position.
#T12#
Marden trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Marden tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ottke looking for the choke but no joy.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Marden rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Ottke not allowing Marden to control his hands.
Marden is trying to break free.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke is taking a breather. Marden 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.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 13 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Hlervu
Maximus staying calm.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Hlervu denies him.
Hlervu seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Hlervu denies him.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus staying calm.#T1#
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus trying to control the position but Hlervu is working away.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hlervu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Maximus is really struggling to control Hlervu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Hlervu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus taking a breather here.
Maximus trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu stops Maximus from passing to mount. #T4#
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Hlervu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hlervu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Hlervu defends it.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T6#
Hlervu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hlervu.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu 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.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus working a defensive guard but Hlervu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (5) Hlervu
Maximus is not content to let Hlervu control the position. #T8#
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hlervu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (8) Hlervu
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Maximus reaches up to try and control the position but Hlervu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Maximus rolls and tries to escape and now Hlervu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (4) vs (11) Hlervu
Hlervu biding his time, controlling Maximus.
Hlervu avoiding Maximus 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Maximus holding both Hlervu 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hlervu controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
Maximus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hlervu.
#SUB2#
Hlervu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Maximus tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Maximus trying to control the action but Hlervu just sinks the hooks in.
Maximus breaks Hlervu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (11) Hlervu#T12#
Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (11) Hlervu#T13#
Hlervu is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (11) vs (11) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Hlervu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus'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.#T14#
Further stalling from Maximus.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is defending well. #SUB#
Maximus is looking for a kimura here.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Maximus is heads and Hlervu is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Alexander Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Elvul moves into range and clinches up with Solo.#TD#
Elvul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solo uses from the top position.
Solo trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Solo controlling from the top position.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.#T2#
Solo controlling from the top position.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Elvul has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Solo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Solo! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (0) vs (3) Solo
Elvul is looking for a sweep.
Solo controlling from side mount. #T3#
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Elvul's face as Solo controls the position.
Elvul can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Solo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elvul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Solo but great work by Elvul. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (4) vs (3) Solo
Solo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Elvul's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Elvul is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solo tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.#T5#
Solo won't allow Elvul to pass to mount.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Elvul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Solo is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Elvul trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Elvul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (5) Solo
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.
Elvul 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.
Elvul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (5) Solo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T8#
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Solo is looking to sweep but instead, Elvul has passed into half guard.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Elvul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard.
Elvul is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.#T10#
Elvul is looking to pass into half guard but Solo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Solo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (7) Solo
Solo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Elvul looking to control.
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elvul is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Solo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elvul sees it coming and defends easily.
Solo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Elvul! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (6) vs (10) Solo#T12#
Solo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Elvul is holding on tight.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo looking to control but Elvul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elvul is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Solo content just to control the position here.
Solo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Solo trying to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Elvul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (6) vs (13) Solo
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Elvul buck him off.
Elvul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Solo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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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