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SSG 247 Chai vs Jones 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Franklin Bourne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bourne moves into range and clinches up with Vazquez.
Bourne prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Bourne has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vazquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bourne (4) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez tries to escape but Bourne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bourne is looking to control Vazquez but Vazquez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bourne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vazquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Vazquez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bourne (4) vs (2) Vazquez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Bourne being controlled here, momentarily.
Bourne is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up. #SUB#
Vazquez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bourne to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vazquez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bourne pulls down on the head and he's put Vazquez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franklin Bourne! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondiou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha is fending him off so far but Mondiou persists. Nope, Rocha circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mondiou gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rocha (0) vs (4) Mondiou
Mondiou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rocha! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rocha (0) vs (6) Mondiou
Mondiou tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Mondiou fails to take his opponent's back.
Mondiou looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondiou goes for an armbar but Rocha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rocha. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (6) Mondiou
Rocha wants to pass the guard but Mondiou is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Rocha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mondiou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocha is one step ahead there.
Mondiou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Rocha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocha stopping the sweep attempt from Mondiou.#SUB2#
Mondiou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondiou trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Mondiou is looking to sweep but instead, Rocha has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Rocha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Mondiou is pressing down on Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mondiou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.
Mondiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (8) Mondiou#SUB2#
Mondiou has gone for a leg lock! Rocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondiou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (4) vs (8) Mondiou
Mondiou is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Rocha won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Rocha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondiou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (4) vs (10) Mondiou
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mondiou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondiou pushing down on Rocha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocha won't allow Mondiou to pass to mount.
Mondiou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (4) vs (13) Mondiou
Mondiou fails to move to back control. #T5#
Mondiou moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rocha (4) vs (16) Mondiou#SUB2#
Mondiou looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rocha taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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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 8 wins and 22 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yoshida gets a clinch.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yoshida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hageman is trying to keep an underhook but Yoshida manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Yoshida
Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it. #SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hageman tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
Yoshida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hageman is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yoshida goes for an armbar but Hageman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hageman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (7) Yoshida
Hageman is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Yoshida trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (9) Yoshida#T5#
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman working a defensive guard here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.
Yoshida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard. #T7##SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshida defends well.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #T8#
Hageman pulls Yoshida in close to prevent any damage.
Yoshida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9#
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida is looking to pass into half guard but Hageman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hageman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (9) Yoshida
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida looks winded!#SUB#
Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Yoshida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (11) Yoshida
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (6) vs (14) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12##SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshida wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Hageman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yoshida is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (6) vs (16) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. #T13#
Yoshida fails to move to back control.
Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hageman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.#T14#
Hageman stops Yoshida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hageman wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Yoshida's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Engine as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Kimura feints and as Engine raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Engine
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Engine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Engine is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Engine
Kimura is trying to keep Engine in close.
Engine 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engine controls the pace.#T1#
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Engine pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kimura won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Engine is controlling well.
Engine controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Engine
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Engine tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Engine trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T5#
Kimura 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.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Engine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Engine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Engine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Engine
Engine looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.#T6#
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura 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: Kimura (4) vs (8) Engine
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Engine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Engine is holding on for now. #T7#
Kimura trying to advance position but Engine counters by regaining guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T8#
Engine keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Engine working a defensive guard here.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Engine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (12) Engine
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Engine uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (15) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Engine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB#
Kimura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Engine passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (18) Engine
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine taking a breather here.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (4) vs (20) Engine
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T13#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Engine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimura shrugs it off.
Kimura 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: Kimura (6) vs (20) Engine#T14#
Engine controlling the position.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Kimura passes Engine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engine keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine manages to get to full guard.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 20 to 6. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lascombe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wahlstroem sprawls well initially but Lascombe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Lascombe 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.
#SUB#
Lascombe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Lascombe postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lascombe wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Lascombe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wahlstroem is just riding it out for now. Lascombe eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lascombe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lascombe to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lascombe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lascombe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lascombe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lascombe (2) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Lascombe breaks Wahlstroem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (4) Wahlstroem#T2#
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Lascombe in close.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Lascombe looking to pass the guard.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T3#
Lascombe is really struggling to control Wahlstroem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lascombe is pushing down on Wahlstroem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wahlstroem is fighting to maintain full guard but Lascombe has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (7) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Lascombe pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lascombe has hold of Wahlstroem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wahlstroem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Lascombe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahlstroem is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Lascombe wants to take his opponent's back but Wahlstroem doesn't allow it.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lascombe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Lascombe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Lascombe postures up.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
Lascombe is looking to work his way around to Wahlstroem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Wahlstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lascombe looking to secure an arm triangle but Wahlstroem defends it well.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lascombe seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.
Lascombe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (10) vs (4) Wahlstroem#T7#
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Wahlstroem is squirming around, avoiding Lascombe's attempts to control the action.
Lascombe moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (13) vs (4) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Lascombe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Lascombe let's go of the attempt for now.
Wahlstroem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lascombe trying to control momentarily.
Lascombe doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (13) vs (6) Wahlstroem#T8##SUB#
Lascombe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lascombe is trying to keep Wahlstroem in close.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wahlstroem forces his way into half guard.
Lascombe has a hand on Wahlstroem's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wahlstroem takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (13) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Lascombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lascombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wahlstroem. #T9#
Wahlstroem with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lascombe is trying to escape the mount.
Lascombe tries to hold on but Wahlstroem postures up.#SUB2#
Lascombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wahlstroem.
Lascombe can't escape the position.
Lascombe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe trying to hold on to Wahlstroem's head to control him but Wahlstroem postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lascombe is just riding it out for now. Wahlstroem eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lascombe wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lascombe defends it well. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem seems to be working for a kimura but Lascombe defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Lascombe manages to get to full guard.
Lascombe 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.
Lascombe looking to control.
#SUB#
Lascombe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wahlstroem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lascombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a triangle but Wahlstroem pushes his legs off easily.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem looking to pass the guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (15) vs (9) Wahlstroem#T13#
Lascombe passes Wahlstroem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Lascombe trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lascombe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Lascombe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lascombe.
Lascombe trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lascombe stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (18) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahlstroem stops Lascombe from passing to mount.
Wahlstroem tries to buck Lascombe off but Lascombe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lascombe takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Our winner, Ferdinand Lascombe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnett can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Barnett
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnett 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.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #T1#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Barnett 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Chai postures up.
Barnett seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai won't allow Barnett to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Chai stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position. #T3#
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett gets full guard.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett managing to control the position. #T4#
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Chai wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Barnett denies him.
A lull in the action here as Chai stalls from top position.
Barnett sneaks back into half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.#T6#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barnett working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Barnett is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T7#
Barnett trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett controls the position for a moment.
Chai gets to mount! Barnett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Barnett#T8#
Chai is looking to work his way around to Barnett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chai controlling his opponent. #T9#
Barnett holds on for dear life, controlling Chai's posture momentarily.
Chai wants to take Barnett's back here but Barnett is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnett stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Chai wants to take Barnett's back here but Barnett is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnett tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T12##SUB#
Chai working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.#T13#
Barnett wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Barnett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Barnett tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Barnett
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnett pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Barnett is defending well. #SUB#
Barnett fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, T Mustana Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 10 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gabenagus gets caught napping as Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown. Gabenagus manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silalahi defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Silalahi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silalahi trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Silalahi stands and throws Gabenagus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi staying calm.
Gabenagus regains half guard.
Gabenagus wants to control the action here but instead Silalahi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Silalahi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (11) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Silalahi is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Silalahi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gabenagus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gabenagus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Silalahi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gabenagus's body.
Silalahi avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silalahi is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
Silalahi avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Gabenagus tries to escape but Silalahi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Silalahi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gabenagus is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 18 wins and 34 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lima gets caught napping as Strakapoud dives in and scores a takedown. Lima manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima is trying to keep Strakapoud in close.
Lima keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strakapoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strakapoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Lima looking to control.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud staying calm.#T3#
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Strakapoud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Strakapoud tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to remain calm as Strakapoud controls from the top position.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T6#
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud wants to advance to full mount but Lima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima controlling the position.#T7#
Lima working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Strakapoud content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lima has locked up a guillotine! Lima's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Strakapoud is holding on here and Lima must be using up a lot of energy. Strakapoud has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lima gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelinho Lima! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots for a takedown but De Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Rossi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Takeshi defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi passes into half guard. #T1#
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of De Rossi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Rossi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Takeshi wants to take De Rossi's back here but De Rossi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Takeshi isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi stops Takeshi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Rossi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takeshi controlling the position easily from mount.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
De Rossi 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: Takeshi (8) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi is hanging on to De Rossi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
De Rossi fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi tries to break free.
#T4#
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi breaks the grip.
Takeshi has the hooks in. De Rossi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Rossi wants to control his opponent's hands but Takeshi gets his hands free.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi won't let him.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi just trying to survive but Takeshi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.#SUB#
Takeshi looking to break De Rossi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Rossi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takeshi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Rossi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Rossi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi tries to break free.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
De Rossi is trying to defend against the choke here but Takeshi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takeshi Tightens the hold and De Rossi taps out furiously! Takeshi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Jones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai prevents Jones from getting the reversal.#T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Jones
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Jones
Jones trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Jones tries to escape the position.
Chai is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (4) Jones
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up.
Chai controlling the position.#T4#
Chai continues to stall.
Chai trying to control the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Jones 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.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Chai is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (7) Jones
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T8##SUB2#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (7) Jones
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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