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Hawaii Grappling 1 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Danilov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
#CL2#
Danilov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Danilov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed King clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: King (0) vs (4) Danilov
I really don't envy King right now.
#SUB2#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King's coaches at Hawaii Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
King won't allow Danilov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to improve his position but Danilov is controlling well.
#T1#
Well, if Danilov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Danilov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danilov to get the leverage.
Danilov is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura here.
King tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King gets back to full guard.
Danilov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Danilov defends it easily.
King keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #T3#
King wants to hit a sweep here but Danilov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there! Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (7) Danilov
King working to try and regain half guard.
Danilov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #T4#
King wants to get back to full guard.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.
Danilov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Danilov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Danilov is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Danilov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Danilov is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Danilov has managed to sneak the leg through.
King is looking to improve his position.
Danilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but King defending well. #SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
King trying to control but Danilov postures up.
King moves into full guard.
King wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
Danilov stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (10) Danilov
Danilov is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
King struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Danilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Danilov controlling the position.
Danilov trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Danilov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Danilov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (13) Danilov#T9#
King gets back to half guard.
Danilov trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Danilov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
Danilov wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. #SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Danilov postures up.
King keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danilov passes into half guard. #T11#
King tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Danilov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
King wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Danilov tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Danilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King is looking to improve his position.
King is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danilov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (16) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danilov controlling the position. #T14##SUB2#
Danilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is trying to improve his position.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danilov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilov wins on points by 16 to 0.
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Muffin gets tackled into the cage by Chriss. Chriss maintains the clinch. #TD#
Chriss has clasped his hands together around Muffin 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chriss (4) vs (0) Muffin
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chriss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muffin keeps trying to improve his position.
Muffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Chriss is taking a breather. Muffin 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.
Chriss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Muffin ! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (7) vs (0) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss has hold of Muffin 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muffin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muffin wants to control but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss controlling from the full mount.
Muffin is looking to improve his position but Chriss isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB#
Chriss goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muffin turns into him and now he's in Chriss's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (2) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Muffin pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss is trying to control the position but Muffin postures up.
Muffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Chriss has his foot on Muffin 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Muffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muffin defends it easily.#SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Muffin defends easily.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muffin is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
We've been informed that Muffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muffin trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muffin defends well.
Muffin 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. #T5#
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (2) Muffin
Muffin trying to control the position.
Muffin has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Chriss 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.
Muffin controls Chriss momentarily but Chriss frees himself. #SUB2#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Muffin is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up. #SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Muffin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (4) Muffin #SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Muffin defends easily.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muffin defends well.#T7#
Muffin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin 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.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (11) vs (4) Muffin #SUB2#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chriss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chriss defends well.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chriss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muffin seems keen to control Chriss's posture.
Chriss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Muffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chriss manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Muffin
Muffin trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muffin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chriss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chriss has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (13) vs (6) Muffin #SUB2#
Muffin has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Chriss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T11#
Chriss won't allow Muffin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Chriss'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.#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin looking to control.
#SUB2#
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muffin controlling the position.
Muffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Muffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14##SUB2#
Muffin working for a triangle but Chriss defends it easily.
Muffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Marquis Chriss made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maykit shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maykit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maykit shoots for a takedown but Fish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maykit shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jim Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woodie Maykit.#CL#
Maykit tries to keep at a distance but Fish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maykit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fish prevents it.
#TD2#
Maykit has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fish clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fish (0) vs (4) Maykit#SUB2#
Maykit working for a choke but Fish is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit controlling well, preventing Fish from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Maykit looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Fish looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Maykit looking for the choke but no joy.
Maykit is trying to stick to Fish's back but Fish is turning into Maykit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maykit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fish. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (4) Maykit#SUB#
Fish is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Maykit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fish uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (4) Maykit
Fish trying to control the position but Maykit is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fish is looking for a kimura here.
Fish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maykit tries to get to full guard but Fish has control of the leg.
Maykit is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Maykit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit is staying active underneath Fish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fish is keen to just control but Maykit is a slippery customer.
Maykit is pressing down on Fish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maykit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (5) vs (6) Maykit#T4#
Fish 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: Fish (7) vs (6) Maykit#SUB#
Fish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maykit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maykit tries to roll over but Fish keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fish performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maykit manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish is really struggling to control Maykit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maykit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fish controlling from the top position.
Fish continues to stall.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Maykit.#SUB2#
Maykit working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maykit has his foot on Fish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fish works his way back into a safe position though.#T6##SUB#
Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish passes Maykit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maykit moves into full guard.
Fish wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit wants to sweep but no luck.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
Maykit looking to control.
Fish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maykit working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fish drops back looking for a leg! Maykit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maykit manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Maykit's guard. #SUB#
Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Maykit 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.
Maykit can't keep his opponent in guard - Fish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Maykit is defending against the submission attempts here by Fish.
#SUB#
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maykit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish. #T8#
Maykit gets back to full guard.
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
Fish trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Maykit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (8) Maykit#T9#
Maykit won't allow Fish to sweep him here.
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Fish pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage.
Maykit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (7) vs (11) Maykit
Fish struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Maykit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maykit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Fish prevents Maykit from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Maykit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Maykit swings around for an armbar but Fish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maykit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (9) vs (11) Maykit
Fish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Fish trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maykit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (12) vs (11) Maykit
Maykit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maykit wants to improve his position but Fish is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish prevents Maykit from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Fish is trying to work for a kimura but Maykit is defending well.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fish pulls his head out easily.
Maykit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Maykit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fish is aware though and is defending well.
Fish wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Maykit working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit looks winded!
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard. #T13#
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maykit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (12) vs (13) Maykit
Fish 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.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fish is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (14) vs (13) Maykit
Fish wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Fish drops back looking for a leg! Maykit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maykit manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Maykit's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fish wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maykit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fish is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB#
Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Jim Fish spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Water closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Oliveira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Water uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Gym inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Water not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Water has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Water (3) vs (0) Oliveira
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Oliveira is trying to control Water's posture but Water avoids it.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Water wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Water in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Oliveira gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Water sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira 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: Water (3) vs (2) Oliveira
Water is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Water! Score +3 for passing guard: Water (3) vs (5) Oliveira#T3#
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Water to control.
Oliveira fails to advance to Water's back.
Oliveira moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Water (3) vs (8) Oliveira#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Water knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Water for a finish.
Water is holding onto Oliveira's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Oliveira working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Oliveira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Water has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Water tries to roll but Oliveira sticks to his back.
Well, with Oliveira on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Water is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Water is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Oliveira working for a choke but Water is defending well. #SUB2#
Oliveira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Water is defending well though. Oliveira let's go of the attempt for now.
Oliveira controlling well, preventing Water from escaping the position.
#T5#
Oliveira controls the action.#SUB2#
Water 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 Oliveira gets his way!
#SUB2#
Oliveira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Water is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Oliveira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Water defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (5) vs (8) Oliveira
Oliveira is trying to keep Water in close.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but instead Water has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Water is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Water passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (8) vs (8) Oliveira
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Water keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Water is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Water keeps moving and retains side control.
Water trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away. #T9#
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Water goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Water but great work by Oliveira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (8) vs (12) Oliveira
Water tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira controls the position from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Water is right now. #SUB2#
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but Water sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (10) vs (12) Oliveira#T10#
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Water might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Water wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Water trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Water is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oliveira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Water stays in close to Oliveira's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Water slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Water defends easily.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T12#
Water trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (10) vs (14) Oliveira
Water keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Water keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Water is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Water has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (12) vs (14) Oliveira#T13#
Water looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (12) vs (16) Oliveira#SUB#
Water looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Water controlling the position.#SUB#
Water has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Water tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Water is keeping the position.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
Water wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Water is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Water is defending well. #SUB#
Water is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira wins on points by 16 to 12.
A victorious Archie Oliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Wong circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Wong decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson passes into side control, despite Wong's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (3) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gustafsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wong's legs.
Wong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustafsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wong being controlled for a moment.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Gustafsson is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.
Wong tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Gustafsson 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.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
#T5##SUB#
Wong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Gustafsson pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is trying to control. Wong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Wong is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wong avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Wong is defending well. #SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Wong is defending the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7##SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Wong is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wong is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wong defends it well. #T8#
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a kimura here. Wong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gustafsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, 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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