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SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb PBP Commentary |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Snake has closed the distance and engaged Wellington in a clinch.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Wellington drags the fight down to the ground.
Wellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wellington wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake postures up.
Snake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (3) Snake
Snake is staying tight to Wellington's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake tries to move to mount but Wellington blocks the move with his legs.
Snake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Wellington is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wellington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Snake tries to move to mount but Wellington blocks the move with his legs.
Snake has knee on belly momentarily but Wellington bucks him off and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.#T2#
Snake is looking to pass Wellington's guard but actually Wellington recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Wellington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snake looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wellington trying to control the position.
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.
Snake stays in close to Wellington's body and controls the position. #T5#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Snake.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.#T6#
Wellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Snake stands and throws Wellington's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (6) Snake
Wellington manages to get back to half guard.
Snake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (9) Snake
Snake controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Wellington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but instead Wellington manages to regain half guard.
Snake slows the pace down in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Let's hope that Snake 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.#SUB2#
Snake is working for a submission of some sort.
Wellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake trying to pass the guard but Wellington defending well. #T10#
Snake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snake is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snake.#T11#
Snake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wellington's thigh. Wellington counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Snake is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Snake.
Wellington is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellington avoid being mounted?#T12#
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Snake 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.
Wellington is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wellington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The adventures of Snake the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Snake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Snake eventually gives up the hold.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Wellington tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snake with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Sea Snake 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Elo Arethan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arethan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyao sprawls well initially but Arethan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arethan (2) vs (0) Miyao#SUB#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miyao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Arethan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (5) vs (0) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to bench press Arethan off him but Arethan keeps the position. #T1#
Arethan taking a break here but Miyao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Arethan is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Miyao has his hands clasped together around Arethan's back. He's all about the action.
Arethan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyao keeps working. #T2#
Miyao is controlling Arethan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miyao has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Arethan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miyao trying to get back to full guard but Arethan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (8) vs (0) Miyao#T3#
Arethan fails to take his opponent's back.
Miyao is looking to get to half guard.
Arethan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miyao to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arethan (11) vs (0) Miyao#T4#
Arethan biding his time, controlling Miyao. #SUB#
Arethan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miyao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miyao for a finish.
Miyao just trying to survive but Arethan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyao is trying to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Arethan working for a choke but Miyao reverses nicely into Arethan 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (11) vs (2) Miyao#SUB#
Arethan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao stands and throws Arethan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (11) vs (5) Miyao
Arethan is trying to improve his position.#T6##SUB2#
Miyao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arethan, who protects the arm well.
Arethan tries to buck Miyao off but Miyao is having none of it.
Arethan struggling a bit here.
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.
Arethan trying his best to control but Miyao has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arethan (11) vs (7) Miyao#T7#
Miyao looking to control but Arethan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyao takes Arethan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arethan (11) vs (10) Miyao
Arethan tries to break free.
Miyao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Arethan.
Arethan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyao.
#SUB2#
Miyao working for the choke. #T8#
Arethan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Miyao tightening his grip on Arethan, looking for the choke.
Miyao tries to get the hooks in deep but Arethan pushed the leg off. #T9#
Arethan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arethan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arethan can't escape the position.
#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Arethan trying to control the action but Miyao just sinks the hooks in.
Arethan is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Arethan is working hard here to advance position.
Arethan trying to control the action but Miyao just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Miyao is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Arethan with him. Arethan is trying to defend but Miyao has an arm under the chin now! Arethan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
A victorious Joao Miyao 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soprano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyao pinned against the cage. Miyao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soprano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soprano fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Soprano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soprano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Soprano working for a triangle but Miyao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Soprano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Soprano working for submissions but it's allowed Miyao to get to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Soprano has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Miyao. Oh but Soprano has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Miyao goes limp - he's gone! Soprano jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulie Soprano! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kuningas gets caught napping as Adamz dives in and scores a takedown. Kuningas manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Adamz
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle here but Kuningas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (2) Adamz
Adamz is looking to reverse the position.
Adamz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Adamz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Adamz wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura here.
Adamz is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuningas won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuningas passes into half guard.
#T2#
Adamz has a hand on Kuningas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuningas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (8) vs (2) Adamz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuningas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adamz is surviving well by controlling Kuningas's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adamz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (11) vs (2) Adamz#SUB#
Kuningas is cranking Adamz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adamz! He's tightened the choke and Adamz is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leenart Kuningas! |
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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 13 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Darkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Darkins getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Robinson
Darkins moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Robinson
Darkins fails to move to back control.
Darkins looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Robinson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Darkins.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Darkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson is controlling an arm, preventing Darkins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape. #T1#
Darkins controlling from mount. #SUB#
Darkins working for a submission but Robinson is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins wants to take Robinson's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Darkins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (5) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Darkins's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
I've been told that Robinson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #T3#
Robinson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Darkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #SUB#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Darkins working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Darkins is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Darkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (7) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is trying to control the position but Darkins postures up.
Darkins trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Darkins pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Darkins is controlling the pace.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (2) Robinson#T6#
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Darkins wants to control but instead Robinson manages to regain half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Darkins keeps him under control.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darkins is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Darkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away. #SUB2#
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkins moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (13) vs (2) Robinson
Darkins trying to control but Robinson is having none of it. #T8#
Robinson stops Darkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Robinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Robinson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (16) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Darkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robinson is defending well though. Darkins let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darkins's guard. Nice work there by Robinson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (16) vs (4) Robinson#T9#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Darkins 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: Darkins (18) vs (4) Robinson#T10#
Robinson won't allow Darkins to pass to mount.
Darkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (21) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson can't escape the position.
Robinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (24) vs (4) Robinson#SUB#
Robinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Darkins's arms.
Darkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Robinson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Darkins gets his way!
#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Robinson turns into Darkins and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (24) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there. #T12#
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Darkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Darkins 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.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Darkins is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Darkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson preventing the sweep. #T13#
Darkins is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (26) vs (6) Robinson
Darkins wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving. #T14#
Darkins stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Darkins trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darkins trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
Darrell Darkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Navarro on his heels. He'll look to pass Navarro's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Navarro controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Navarro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Navarro looking to control.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Navarro trying to control the position.
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Navarro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Navarro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Navarro is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard.
Navarro passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Navarro tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it. #SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal can't keep his opponent in guard - Navarro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Navarro is taking a breather. Yasalmibaal 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.
Navarro wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
Navarro is thwarting Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the position.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Yasalmibaal defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal defends the submission attempt.
Navarro is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Navarro is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well. #T10#
Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Navarro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yasalmibaal is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
Navarro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yasalmibaal reverses the position - he's now on top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position. #SUB#
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yasalmibaal is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Norman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Norman (4) vs (0) Ibrahim
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ibrahim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Norman from advancing position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norman is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim is controlling Norman's posture.#T1#
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Norman trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into half guard.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Norman is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (4) vs (2) Ibrahim#T4#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Norman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (6) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (6) vs (4) Ibrahim#SUB#
Norman has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up. #T5#
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Norman is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (6) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Norman is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Norman is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahim slows the pace down.
Norman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Norman (6) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Norman is now in Ibrahim's guard. A big mistake from Ibrahim there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (8) vs (9) Ibrahim#T7#
Norman postures up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Norman is fighting to break Ibrahim's control of his arms but Ibrahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is not content to let Norman control the position.
Ibrahim tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.#T8#
Ibrahim sneaks back into half guard.
Norman is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman wants to take a breather but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim 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: Norman (11) vs (11) Ibrahim
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now.
Norman gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Norman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norman keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #T11#
Norman looking to control.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Norman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (15) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
Norman controlling his opponent. #T12#
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Norman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norman trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim is trying to reverse the position but instead Norman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Norman (18) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norman's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (18) vs (13) Ibrahim
Norman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (13) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (15) Ibrahim#T14#
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim content to stall in guard here.
Norman looking to control.
Ibrahim pushes down on Norman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norman defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Majere 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: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Majere
Le Boulder's coaches at Canucks Combat Club 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.
Le Boulder has a hand on Majere's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Majere takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (5) Majere
Majere prevents Le Boulder from getting the reversal.
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Le Boulder looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Le Boulder to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (0) vs (8) Majere
Le Boulder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder is controlling Majere's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (8) Majere
Le Boulder pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (8) Majere
Le Boulder tries to control but Majere wriggling away. #T2#
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (8) Majere
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face as Le Boulder controls the position. #T4#
Majere tries to improve position but can't.
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder controls the position.#SUB#
Le Boulder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Majere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Le Boulder's guard! Nice work there by Majere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (10) Majere
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Majere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (13) Majere
Le Boulder is looking to regain half guard here but Majere keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Majere tries for a kimura but Le Boulder is defending well.
Majere tries to advance to mount but Le Boulder denies him. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Le Boulder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Boulder is looking to regain half guard here but Majere keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Majere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Le Boulder, who protects the arm well.
Majere controls the position.
Le Boulder is looking to reverse the position.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Who's going to make the next move?
Le Boulder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Majere's best efforts.#T7#
Le Boulder is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Boulder avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
Le Boulder 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: Le Boulder (10) vs (13) Majere
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #T8#
Majere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.#T9#
Majere is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Boulder'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#
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Le Boulder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (13) vs (13) Majere
Majere seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Boulder dominates the positioning.#T10#
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder controls the position from side control.#T11#
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Majere is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
Le Boulder controlling the position from side mount.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T12#
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Majere wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.#T13##SUB#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majere is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majere is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder controlling the position from side mount.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Majere will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere wins on points by 14 to 13.
An out of breath Denubis Majere thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 10 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Totemo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Totemo pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Totemo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (2) Chai
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Totemo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo preventing the sweep. #T1#
Totemo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Totemo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai has his hands on Totemo 's head, controlling the position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Totemo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Totemo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Totemo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Totemo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Totemo defends well.
Totemo trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (4) Chai
Chai is trying to hold Totemo in close to prevent damage but Totemo has managed to pass into half guard.
Totemo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Totemo 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Totemo 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (4) vs (8) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is working for a rear naked choke. Totemo is not defending it well and Chai has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Totemo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Totemo 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sadiq gets caught flat footed, as Thumb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (0) vs (2) Thumb
Sadiq is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is pushing down on Sadiq 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadiq is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Thumb working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh. Sadiq counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb pushes down on Sadiq 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sadiq trying to control but Thumb postures up.
#SUB2#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #T3#
Sadiq is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Thumb mounts Sadiq ! Really nice guard pass there!
Thumb fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sadiq has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sadiq ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (7) Thumb#T5#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb postures up.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (2) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadiq , who protects the arm well. #T6#
Sadiq struggling a bit here.
Sadiq is not content to let Thumb control the position. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadiq is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Sadiq tries to control but Thumb manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (2) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sadiq escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (13) Thumb
Sadiq is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (7) vs (13) Thumb#T8#
Thumb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sadiq off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sadiq (7) vs (17) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thumb avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sadiq 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 Thumb gets his way!
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sadiq knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sadiq for a finish. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sadiq knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sadiq for a finish.
Thumb avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control his hands. #T10##SUB2#
Sadiq fending off the submission attempt from Thumb. #SUB2#
Thumb looking to break Sadiq 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sadiq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Thumb tightening his grip on Sadiq , looking for the choke.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Thumb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Thumb seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sadiq 's chin but Sadiq turns very nicely into Thumb's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sadiq .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (9) vs (17) Thumb#SUB#
Sadiq drops back looking for a leg! Thumb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thumb manages to kick Sadiq off! Sadiq jumps back into Thumb's guard. #T12##SUB2#
Thumb isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sadiq stacks Thumb on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sadiq ! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (12) vs (17) Thumb
Thumb being controlled for a moment.
Thumb regains half guard.#T13#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Sadiq is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Sadiq is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Sadiq has passed into half guard.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a triangle here but Sadiq uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (15) vs (17) Thumb
Thumb is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sadiq swings around for an armbar but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sadiq 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (15) vs (19) Thumb
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 19 to 15.
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb 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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