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SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Pereira gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Robinson
Pereira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pereira wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson controlling the position.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pereira 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. #SUB#
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pereira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Pereira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Pereira has an active guard here but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pereira is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
We've been informed that Robinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Pereira trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira gets full guard.#SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pereira 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. #T6#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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 the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7##SUB#
Pereira has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.#SUB#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
#T8##SUB#
Pereira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robinson escapes and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (2) vs (5) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pereira trying his best to control but Robinson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (2) vs (7) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson wants to finish this one by submission but Pereira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robinson.
Pereira wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.#T9#
Pereira can't escape the position.
Pereira wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson tries to control but Pereira wriggling away.
Pereira tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson fails to move to back control.
Pereira can't escape the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Robinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pereira has worked his arm free - good work by Pereira!
Robinson working away.
Pereira looking for a sweep but Robinson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (2) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira tries to improve his position but instead Robinson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (2) vs (12) Robinson#T11##SUB2#
Pereira has hold of Robinson's leg, trying to break free but it's let Robinson lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Pereira is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Robinson throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Declan Robinson! |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Justice Kingston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Harvey tries to sprawl but Kingston drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kingston (2) vs (0) Harvey
The fighters are battling for position here. Harvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kingston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kingston has Harvey in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kingston (2) vs (2) Harvey
Harvey won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
Harvey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey passes Kingston's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Harvey prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Harvey seems content to control.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Harvey sits in half guard.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Harvey wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Harvey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
Kingston is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harvey jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (2) vs (5) Harvey
Kingston is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Harvey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Kingston sneaks back into half guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Harvey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Harvey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kingston! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (2) vs (8) Harvey
Harvey controlling from mount.
Harvey trying to control but Kingston is having none of it. #T4#
Harvey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston 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: Kingston (4) vs (8) Harvey#SUB2#
Kingston looking to improve position, pressing down on Harvey's thigh with his hand. Harvey seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kingston paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kingston's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Harvey picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronan Harvey! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dontez Yates!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Yates#SUB2#
Yates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Yates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yates swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yates wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Yates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yates's guard. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Yates is defending well.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Yates
Lee prevents Yates from getting the reversal.#T2#
Lee avoids the attempt from Yates to control.
Lee tries to control but Yates wriggling away.
Yates is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lee throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Yates has his hands clasped together but Lee breaks the hold and Yates is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Lee! |
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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 3 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Wellington circles away easily#TD#
and Wellington counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (0) Lynch
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington postures up.
Wellington trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Wellington forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wellington wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wellington is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wellington to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wellington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynch has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Wellington is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Lynch trying to control but Wellington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Lynch won't allow Wellington to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Wellington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily.
Wellington is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch tries to roll over but Wellington keeps him under control.
Lynch keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Lynch trying to hold on to Wellington's head to control him but Wellington postures up.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
#T5#
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wellington is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Lynch is staying active underneath Wellington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wellington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Lynch is not content to let Wellington control the position.#T7#
Lynch wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Lynch won't allow it. #T8#
Wellington is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Wellington is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Wellington has control of the leg.
Lynch is trying to control but Wellington manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (0) Lynch#T9#
Lynch working to try and regain half guard.
Wellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch frees his head quite easily.
Wellington controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Wellington trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch tries to hold on but Wellington pushes him away.
Lynch is trying to reverse the position but instead Wellington has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (8) vs (0) Lynch
Lynch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Wellington working for the choke.
I really don't envy Lynch right now.
#T11#
Lynch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wellington trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Wellington is not going to allow Lynch to sit and survive in this position.
Lynch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12##SUB#
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
Wellington avoiding Lynch 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Wellington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lynch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wellington controlling well, preventing Lynch from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Lynch 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 Wellington gets his way!
#SUB#
Wellington tightening his grip on Lynch, looking for the choke.
Lynch trying to control the position but Wellington manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Wellington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Lynch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14#
Lynch trying to control the hands but Wellington won't let him.
Lynch is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wellington takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Madden with that takedown attempt.
Orozco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orozco tries for a takedown but Madden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orozco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orozco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reese Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Orozco.
Orozco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madden is fending him off so far but Orozco persists. Nope, Madden circles away and we're back to standing.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orozco circles away.
Madden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adriel Orozco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Orozco as Madden shoots in.
Madden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orozco defends well and Madden ends up having to push Orozco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Madden is trying to pull guard but Orozco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Orozco gets control of Madden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orozco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T1#
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Madden content to stall in guard here.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orozco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (0) vs (2) Orozco
Orozco looking to pass the guard.
Madden being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orozco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (2) Orozco
Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T3#
Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Orozco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (4) Orozco
Madden controlling Orozco's posture.
Orozco looking to pass the guard.
Orozco won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T4#
Madden working a defensive guard but Orozco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (2) vs (7) Orozco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden struggling a bit here.
Madden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orozco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Madden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madden is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
Madden seems a little lost for a moment, as Orozco dominates the positioning.
Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Orozco working away.
Madden is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Orozco staying calm.
Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Madden is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Madden's face as Orozco controls the position.
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Madden is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Orozco taking a breather here.
Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though.
More stalling from Orozco.
Orozco working away.
Orozco taking a breather here.
Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madden is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though.
Madden is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Madden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Madden is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco slows the pace down.
Madden is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Orozco controls the position. #T13#
Madden is looking to reverse the position.
Madden can't do much from the bottom here.
Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T14#
Madden is looking to reverse the position.
Orozco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Madden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Madden tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Orozco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 32 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bystrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Bystrom jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill forces his way into half guard.
Hill is keen to just control but Bystrom is a slippery customer.
Hill is controlling the pace.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bystrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bystrom is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Bystrom is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hill wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
Bystrom wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bystrom won't allow Hill to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill prevents Bystrom from improving his position.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Bystrom defending well. #T4#
Hill is taking a breather. Bystrom 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.
Hill is trying to control. Bystrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for subs from the bottom but Hill mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (3) Hill
Bystrom 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.#SUB2#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill is thwarting Bystrom's attempts to control the position.
Bystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Hill controlling the action here.
Bystrom has a hand on Hill's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hill takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (6) Hill
Bystrom is controlling an arm, preventing Hill from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Hill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hill avoids the attempt from Bystrom to control.
Hill trying to control but Bystrom is having none of it.
Hill content just to control the position here. #T7#
Bystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hill wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bystrom tries to reverse the position but Hill maintains control.
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill trying to control but Bystrom is having none of it.
Bystrom is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hill has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (0) vs (9) Hill#T8#
Bystrom wants to escape the position.
Hill is trying to stick to Bystrom's back but Bystrom is turning into Hill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bystrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (9) Hill
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (11) Hill
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Hill is fighting to break Bystrom's control of his arms but Bystrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bystrom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hill has passed into half guard!
Bystrom is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bystrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hill. #T10#
Hill sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bystrom! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (2) vs (14) Hill
Hill looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bystrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Hill has a good base and remains in mount.
Bystrom tries to improve his position but instead Hill has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (2) vs (17) Hill
Will Hill go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12##SUB2#
Hill tightening his grip on Bystrom, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Hill goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bystrom escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (4) vs (17) Hill#SUB#
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
#T13#
Bystrom trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Bystrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hill trying to control here.
Bystrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working. #SUB#
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
#T14#
Hill preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hill wants to control but Bystrom is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom prevents Hill from improving his position.
Bystrom is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill wins on points by 17 to 4.
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boryenka Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Stepanov.#TD2#
Stepanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stepanov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Stepanov
We've been hearing good reports from San'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.
San tries to improve position but can't.
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (4) Stepanov
San is looking to pass Stepanov's guard but actually Stepanov recovers to full guard.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
San is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Stepanov 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: San (2) vs (6) Stepanov#T1#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
San is looking for a sweep. Stepanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but San defending well.
Stepanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (9) Stepanov
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is working to get back to half guard.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
San 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.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
Stepanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stepanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanov passes into half guard. #T4#
Stepanov stalling.
San wants to get back to full guard but Stepanov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (12) Stepanov
Stepanov controls the position.
San is trying to improve his position.
Stepanov gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (14) Stepanov#T5#
Stepanov controlling from mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Stepanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Stepanov controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Stepanov 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.
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
San can't escape the position.
Stepanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
San keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San tries to lock up and control but Stepanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
San is trying to escape the mount.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Stepanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Stepanov wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
Stepanov is continuing to stall.
Stepanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Stepanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Stepanov.
Let's hope that Stepanov 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.
San gets back to half guard.#T12#
San wants to control but Stepanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stepanov wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San is trying to maintain the position but Stepanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Stepanov trying to control the pace.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stepanov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position. #T13#
San tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Stepanov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Stepanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepanov wins on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 12 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from McCain. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt. #TD#
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCain on his heels. He'll look to pass McCain's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain controlling Kersikov's posture.
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.
Kersikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
McCain is trying to control but can't.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCain 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.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
McCain trying to control here.
#T4#
Kersikov trying to control from McCain's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T6#
McCain keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
McCain is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
McCain controlling the position.
McCain looking to control.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
McCain is adopting a defensive guard.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
McCain pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov stays in close to McCain's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McCain is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kersikov has his hands clasped together but McCain extends and breaks Kersikov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McCain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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