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SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu 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; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Vazquez drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Snake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vazquez won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass. #T2#
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Vazquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Snake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Snake prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez gets full guard.
Vazquez wants to hit a sweep here but Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vazquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vazquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vazquez is trying to reverse the position but instead Snake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (2) Vazquez#SUB#
Snake working for a choke but Vazquez is defending well.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Good control from Snake.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Vazquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vazquez's body.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Vazquez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
I really don't envy Vazquez right now.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Vazquez buck him off.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake controlling Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #T9#
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (6) Vazquez
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T10#
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.#T12#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake seems keen to control Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vazquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (9) Vazquez
Vazquez has knee on belly momentarily but Snake bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vazquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vazquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Vazquez wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Vazquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vazquez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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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 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piedbatulo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madden shoots for a takedown but Piedbatulo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Azeno Piedbatulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reese Madden.#TD2#
Madden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Madden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piedbatulo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Piedbatulo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Piedbatulo's face as Madden controls the position.
Let's hope that Madden 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.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Madden postures up.#T2#
Piedbatulo seems a little lost for a moment, as Madden dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Madden.#T3#
Piedbatulo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
It looks like Madden 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.
Madden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Piedbatulo struggling a bit here.
Piedbatulo is trying to escape the position but Madden is controlling the position. #T5##SUB2#
Madden swings around for an armbar but Piedbatulo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Madden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden looking for a sweep. Not yet Madden, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Madden is continuing to stall.#T7#
Piedbatulo won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T8#
Madden is pulling down on Piedbatulo's head to control his posture.
Madden looking for a sweep. Not yet Madden, not yet.
Madden has his hands on Piedbatulo's head, controlling the position.
Madden wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Madden pulls Piedbatulo in to control the position. #T9#
Madden is looking to sweep but instead, Piedbatulo has passed into half guard.
Madden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Madden trying to control here.
Piedbatulo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Madden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piedbatulo is working away from the top position though.
Madden won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount.
Madden controlling the position well.
Piedbatulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing Piedbatulo from advancing position.
Piedbatulo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (5) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo wants to control the pace but Madden is squirming around nicely.
Madden tries to lock up and control but Piedbatulo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Madden tries to improve his position but instead Piedbatulo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (8) vs (4) Madden
Piedbatulo not allowing Madden to control his hands.
I really don't envy Madden right now.
Will Piedbatulo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Madden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Madden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Piedbatulo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Piedbatulo keeps control of the position as Madden tries to break free.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.#T14#
Piedbatulo not allowing Madden to control his hands.
Madden tries to escape but Piedbatulo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Madden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo has the hooks in. Madden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Azeno Piedbatulo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyao defends it nicely.
Lee looks for a takedown but Miyao sprawls well.
Lee tries for a takedown but Miyao circles away easily#CL2#
and Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Miyao has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Miyao manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Miyao
Lee trying to get back to full guard but Miyao takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Miyao fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyao has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Miyao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Miyao keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Miyao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (8) Miyao#SUB2#
Lee tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Miyao has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Lee is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Miyao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bremner rushes Jafar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bremner decides to pull guard.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Jafar looking to sit in guard and control but Bremner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (5) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bremner wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jafar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Bremner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jafar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bremner but great work by Jafar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (4) vs (5) Bremner
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (4) vs (7) Bremner
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Jafar tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Jafar is defending well.
Bremner is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now.
Bremner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (4) vs (10) Bremner
Bremner wants to take Jafar's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Bremner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (4) vs (13) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jafar is controlling Bremner 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (6) vs (13) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #T4#
Bremner is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Bremner has an active guard here but Jafar has managed to pass into half guard.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jafar is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner trying to control but Jafar postures up.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
#T5#
Bremner trying to get back to full guard but Jafar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (9) vs (13) Bremner
Jafar controlling from mount.
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position. #T6#
Bremner is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Jafar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (12) vs (13) Bremner
Bremner is trying desperately to improve position.
Bremner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (15) vs (13) Bremner#SUB#
Jafar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bremner tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jafar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bremner turns into Jafar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (15) vs (15) Bremner
Bremner preventing the sweep.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner stays in close to Jafar's body and controls the position.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar can't keep his opponent in guard - Bremner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away. #SUB2#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jafar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jafar is not content to let Bremner control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Bremner seems content to control.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Jafar is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner stalling.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar is not content to let Bremner control the position.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jafar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Jafar is defending well. #T11#
Bremner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (15) vs (18) Bremner
Bremner looking to control but Jafar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bremner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jafar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bremner looking to secure an arm triangle but Jafar defends it well. #T12#
Jafar can't escape the position.
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jafar is working to get back to half guard.
Bremner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Bremner working for a submission but Jafar is keeping him at bay.
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bremner has control of Jafar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jafar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bremner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jafar is now in Bremner's guard. A big mistake from Bremner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (17) vs (18) Bremner
Jafar wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Jafar stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #T14#
Jafar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bremner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (17) vs (20) Bremner
Jafar keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (17) vs (23) Bremner
And that's the end of the fight!
Bremner wins on points by 23 to 17.
Jaxon Bremner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gascon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabenagus sprawls well initially but Gascon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gascon is looking to pass Gabenagus's guard but actually Gabenagus recovers to full guard.
Gascon slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon trying to control the action but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus won't allow Gascon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Gabenagus defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Gascon trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Gascon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gabenagus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gascon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (5) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gascon rolls, trying to escape but Gabenagus keeps control of the position.
Gabenagus is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Gabenagus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gabenagus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (7) vs (4) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Gascon trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gascon 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. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gascon pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
Gascon wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Gascon 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.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gascon moves into full mount! Gabenagus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gabenagus is holding on tight.
Gascon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (13) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
#T4##SUB#
Gascon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gascon avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gascon looking to break Gabenagus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gabenagus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gascon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gascon trying to control.
Gabenagus trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gabenagus showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gascon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gabenagus is defending well though. Gascon let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gascon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gabenagus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB#
Gabenagus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gascon's arms.
Gascon avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands.
Gascon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Gascon is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
I really don't envy Gabenagus right now.
Gascon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6##SUB#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gascon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gabenagus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gabenagus for a finish.
Gascon trying to control momentarily.
Gabenagus trying to control the hands but Gascon breaks the grip.
Gascon is trying to stick to Gabenagus's back but Gabenagus is turning into Gascon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gascon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabenagus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (13) vs (6) Gabenagus
Gascon controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (6) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Gabenagus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus passes into half guard.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gascon trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#T8#
Gabenagus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (15) vs (11) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to control but Gascon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus mounts Gascon! Really nice guard pass there!
Gascon is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus looking to control but Gascon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gascon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (17) vs (11) Gabenagus
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Gabenagus.#SUB2#
Gabenagus working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Gabenagus defending well. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Gascon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Gabenagus defending well.
Gabenagus is trying to maintain the position but Gascon is very close to passing his half guard.
Gascon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabenagus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is staying active underneath Gascon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Gabenagus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (17) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gascon trying to control the hands but Gabenagus won't let him.
Gascon is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Gascon right now.
#SUB2#
Gascon fending off the submission attempt from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus gets his hands free as Gascon looks to control.
Gabenagus is hanging on to Gascon's back as he tries to escape.
Gascon is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Gabenagus struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gascon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gabenagus prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Gascon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Gascon is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascon trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
Gascon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gabenagus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (17) vs (18) Gabenagus
Gabenagus prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.#T14#
Gascon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (17) vs (21) Gabenagus
I really don't envy Gascon right now.
Gascon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gabenagus.
Gascon tries to roll but Gabenagus sticks to his back.
Gabenagus is not going to allow Gascon to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gascon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gascon is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 21 to 17.
Mecilvus Gabenagus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Marden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Marden
Marden controlling from the full mount.
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden working for a submission but Itinya is keeping him at bay.
Marden trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya's coaches at Globo 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.#T1#
Itinya wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden wants to control but instead Itinya manages to regain half guard.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Marden uses his free foot to push down on Itinya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Itinya. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Marden#T2#
Marden controlling from the full mount.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Marden controlling his opponent.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Marden seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Itinya is holding on tight.
Marden content just to control the position here.
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Itinya wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden content just to control the position here.
Itinya working to try and regain half guard.
Marden wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Marden controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Marden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Itinya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Itinya and Marden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya tries to improve position but can't.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Marden taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5#
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Marden's back. He's all about the action.
Marden is keen to just control but Itinya is a slippery customer.
Itinya wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Itinya sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position. #T6#
Itinya trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Itinya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marden controls the pace.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Itinya.
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass. #T8#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (8) Marden
Marden is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (10) Marden
Marden wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Marden pushes down on Itinya's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itinya defends it well.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Marden controlling the pace.
Marden works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (13) Marden#SUB2#
Itinya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marden.
Marden controlling the pace for now.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Marden has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Itinya has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (2) vs (16) Marden#SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Itinya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Itinya prevents Marden from getting a body triangle.
Itinya can't escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Marden is cranking Itinya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Itinya! He's tightened the choke and Itinya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bulla Marden!
After winning the bout, Bulla Marden 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Totemo pushes Mack up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mack jumps guard and drags Totemo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Totemo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Totemo has passed into half guard!
Totemo is keen to just control but Mack is a slippery customer.
Well, if Totemo 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.
#SUB#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mack tries to roll over but Totemo keeps him under control.
Totemo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Totemo defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Totemo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mack's guard. #T2#
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Totemo stalling. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Mack is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mack tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Totemo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Totemo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Totemo trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it.
Totemo wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mack wants to get back to full guard but Totemo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (3) Totemo
Mack is looking to reverse the position.
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
Mack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Totemo 's best efforts.#T5#
Totemo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Totemo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Totemo .
Mack wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Mack wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Totemo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (6) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Totemo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Totemo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7#
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mack stops Totemo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
Totemo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mack struggling a bit here.
Totemo works to advance to full mount. Mack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (0) vs (8) Totemo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Totemo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mack is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Mack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Totemo .
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Totemo takes Mack's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mack (0) vs (11) Totemo
Mack can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Totemo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Totemo is not going to allow Mack to sit and survive in this position.
Mack is keeping busy.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Totemo keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Totemo is persistently looking for the submission but Mack is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for the choke from the back. #T10##SUB2#
Mack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mack sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Totemo prevents Mack from improving his position.
Totemo wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position.
Mack is refusing to be controlled, as Totemo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mack defends it well.
Mack works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Totemo passes into half guard.
Totemo prevents Mack from improving his position.
Totemo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Totemo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mack sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Totemo .
#T12##SUB2#
Totemo seems to be working for a kimura but Mack defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Mack gets full guard.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Totemo 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. #SUB#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13##SUB#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Totemo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Totemo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Totemo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Totemo wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position. #T14#
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo trying to control the pace.
Mack is staying active underneath Totemo , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Totemo is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totemo wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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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 9 wins and 3 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Bandini gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuda Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi is trying to pull guard but Bandini has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but Bandini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Bandini jumps guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.#SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini controlling Takeshi's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Bandini controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Takeshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Takeshi is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi stalling. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Bandini trying to control here.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (3) vs (0) Bandini
Takeshi tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takeshi but great work by Bandini. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (3) vs (4) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Bandini trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bandini is looking to pass Takeshi's guard but actually Takeshi recovers to full guard.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini preventing the sweep.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Bandini looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (4) Bandini
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Bandini controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Bandini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Bandini 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.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Bandini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (6) Bandini#T12#
Bandini is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (6) Bandini
Bandini tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Takeshi controlling his opponent.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeshi controlling from mount. #T14##SUB#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bandini is now in Takeshi's guard. A big mistake from Takeshi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Bandini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (11) Bandini
Takeshi is not content to let Bandini control the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takeshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini wins on points by 11 to 9.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Bandini waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ieyasu has managed to clinch.
#TD#
McCain has picked Ieyasu up - he's going for a ride! McCain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ieyasu won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
McCain controlling the action here.
McCain 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.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu trying to control but McCain postures up.
#T1#
McCain trying to control the pace.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ieyasu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Ieyasu is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Ieyasu trying to control here.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ieyasu wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#T3#
Ieyasu is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Ieyasu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ieyasu wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Ieyasu#T4#
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ieyasu working to try and regain half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to escape the mount but McCain keeps good control and instead manages to take Ieyasu's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (8) vs (0) Ieyasu
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain biding his time, controlling Ieyasu. #T5#
McCain is trying to stick to Ieyasu's back but Ieyasu is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ieyasu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCain controlling Ieyasu's posture.
Ieyasu looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Ieyasu
McCain trying to control but Ieyasu is working from the bottom. #T6#
McCain postures up.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ieyasu pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
McCain wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Ieyasu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ieyasu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.#T11##SUB2#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
Ieyasu has McCain pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
McCain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ieyasu keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass. #T13#
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ieyasu wants to control the position but McCain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ieyasu moves into full guard.
McCain looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14##SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ieyasu has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking John McCain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maximus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Hlervu
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Maximus trying to control from Hlervu's half guard. Hlervu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Hlervu working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #T2#
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus pushes down on Hlervu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Hlervu#T3#
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape. #T4#
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Maximus fails to move to back control.
Hlervu wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Maximus is really struggling to control Hlervu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Hlervu wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
Maximus controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu gets back to half guard.
Maximus uses his free foot to push down on Hlervu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hlervu. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Hlervu#T7#
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hlervu for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape.
Hlervu has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (11) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu trying to control the position but Maximus manages to sink in the hooks.
Hlervu tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.#T8#
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hlervu's body.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Hlervu tries to break free.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Hlervu tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Hlervu is staying busy.#T10#
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Maximus is controlling the position but Hlervu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Hlervu is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Hlervu is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus uses his free foot to push down on Hlervu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hlervu. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (14) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Hlervu has given up his back here. Will Maximus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (17) vs (0) Hlervu
Maximus not allowing Hlervu to control his hands.
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Maximus is looking to control Hlervu but Hlervu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hlervu tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Hlervu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Hlervu trying to control the hands but Maximus won't let him.
Hlervu breaks Maximus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (17) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Hlervu stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Hlervu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (17) vs (5) Hlervu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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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