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Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Brittle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Young Blood!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brittle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blood swivels and escapes.
Blood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brittle defends it well.
Brittle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blood defends it nicely.
And Blood tries to counter it with a takedown but Brittle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brittle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blood sprawls well. Blood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brittle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Brittle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brittle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blood but Blood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brittle defends it well.#T1##CL#
Brittle has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
#TD#
Brittle pulls guard.
Brittle keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Blood trying to control but Brittle is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brittle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brittle (2) vs (0) Blood
Brittle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Brittle trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brittle advances to half guard.
Brittle prevents Blood from improving his position.
Brittle is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Brittle wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood keeps working. #T3#
Brittle is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Brittle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blood tries to roll over but Brittle keeps him under control.
Blood moves into full guard.
Blood keeping full guard, as Brittle tries to pass.
Brittle trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brittle wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood wants to sweep here but Brittle controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Brittle drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Brittle off! Brittle jumps back into Blood's guard.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brittle is one step ahead there.
Brittle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Brittle from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Brittle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blood dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brittle (2) vs (2) Blood
Blood wants to control from the top but Brittle keeps moving.
Blood won't allow Brittle to sweep him here.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Brittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brittle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brittle (4) vs (2) Blood
Brittle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blood's guard.
Brittle is pressing down on Blood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blood is holding on for now. #SUB#
Brittle is trying to work for a kimura but Blood is defending well.
Brittle wants to free his trapped foot but Blood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Brittle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blood has a hand on Brittle's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brittle takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brittle (7) vs (2) Blood#SUB#
Brittle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blood tries to reverse the position but Brittle maintains control.
Brittle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blood tries to reverse the position but Brittle maintains control.#T7#
Brittle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Brittle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blood and Brittle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Brittle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Brittle is trying to get an arm triangle but Blood is defending well.
Brittle tries to advance position but instead Blood slips a leg back in to half guard.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Brittle sits in half guard. #T8#
Blood is pressing down on Brittle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Brittle from controlling successfully.
Brittle looking to pass the guard.
Brittle trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood is trying to control the position but Brittle postures up.
Brittle trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brittle won't allow Blood to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brittle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Brittle is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB#
Brittle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brittle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brittle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brittle wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Brittle stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Blood trying to control the position.
#T10#
Blood keeping full guard, as Brittle tries to pass.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brittle wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Brittle tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brittle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brittle (7) vs (4) Blood#SUB#
Brittle has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood passes into half guard.
Brittle is not content to let Blood control the position.#T11#
Brittle gets back to full guard.
Blood wants to control from the top but Brittle keeps moving.
Brittle controlling Blood's posture. #SUB#
Brittle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blood trying to control but Brittle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brittle has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood trying to control but Brittle is working from the bottom. #T12#
Brittle is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Blood wants to control from the top but Brittle keeps moving. #SUB#
Brittle is looking for a triangle but Blood pushes his legs off easily.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Brittle is retaining full guard.
Brittle has his hands on Blood's head, controlling the position.
Brittle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood pushes down on Brittle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brittle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brittle regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Blood wants to control from the top but Brittle keeps moving.
Brittle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brittle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brittle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brittle tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Brittle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brittle wants to sweep but no luck.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brittle is keeping the position for now.
Blood wants to control from the top but Brittle keeps moving. #T14#
Brittle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brittle keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Brittle.
Brittle keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Brittle looking to control.
Brittle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Brittle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brittle keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brittle 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: Brittle (9) vs (4) Blood
Brittle tries to pass to full mount but Blood defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brittle takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caique Lima!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Lima tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Lima tries to clinch up.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lima.
Lima shoots and misses #CL#
and Matsuda counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuda walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Matsuda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.#T1#
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Matsuda pushes him off.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lima.
Lima is looking to clinch.
As Lima tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Lima tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Lima tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Lima and move into the clinch.
Lima tries to clinch up.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matsuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lima.
Lima wants to clinch.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima fails with the takedown#CL#
and Matsuda counters by moving into the clinch.
Kenji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caique Lima.
Lima tries to pull guard but Matsuda forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Matsuda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Lima
Matsuda postures up.
#T3#
Matsuda controlling from the top position.
Matsuda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Matsuda's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Lima looking to control.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsuda defends it easily.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Matsuda passes into half guard. #T5#
Lima is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Matsuda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima moves into full guard.
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.#T6#
Matsuda 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.
Matsuda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Matsuda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lima wants to control but Matsuda passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matsuda in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Lima is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matsuda is staying active.
Matsuda controlling the pace. #T12##SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Matsuda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuda is working away from the top position though.
Matsuda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima wants to get back to full guard but Matsuda has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Lima#T14#
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matsuda controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Kenji Matsuda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macho Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockmuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Macho Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller fails with the takedown.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Rockmuller.
Nice sprawl there from Macho Man as Rockmuller shoots in.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rockmuller manages to circle out of the way.
Rockmuller with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Macho Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockmuller can't get the takedown.
Rockmuller fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macho Man just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rockmuller is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Macho Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Macho Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockmuller.
Macho Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Man is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rockmuller jumps guard.
#T2#
Rockmuller pulls Macho Man in close to prevent any damage.
Rockmuller being controlled here, momentarily.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macho Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Rockmuller trying to control the position.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rockmuller holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Rockmuller working a defensive guard but Macho Man manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (3) vs (0) Rockmuller#T4#
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
Rockmuller is trying to control Macho Man's posture but Macho Man avoids it.
Macho Man trying to control the position but Rockmuller is working away.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Macho Man tries to advance to mount but Rockmuller denies him.
Rockmuller is not content to let Macho Man control the position.
Macho Man controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Macho Man stalls from top position.#SUB#
Macho Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockmuller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Rockmuller is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Macho Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macho Man trying to control the action but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller prevents Macho Man from moving into mount. #T9#
Macho Man is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller being controlled for a moment.
Macho Man has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (5) vs (0) Rockmuller#T10#
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macho Man controlling from the full mount.
Macho Man continues to stall.#T11#
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockmuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Macho Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockmuller is looking to improve his position but Macho Man isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockmuller tries to lock up and control but Macho Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockmuller holds of for dear life.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Rockmuller is squirming around, avoiding Macho Man's attempts to control the action.
Rockmuller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macho Man controlling his opponent. #T14#
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macho Man trying to control but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (8) vs (0) Rockmuller
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Super Macho Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jone White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rogelio Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White tries to clinch but Nunez moves out of range. #CL2#
Nunez moves into the clinch.
White tries to pull guard but Nunez won't allow it.
#TD2#
Nunez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, White regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White (0) vs (2) Nunez#SUB#
White looking for a triangle here. Nunez is fighting it but it looks tight! White pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nunez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jone White! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Summit Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hung Young Wang!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang rushes Panda and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Panda decides to pull guard.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
It looks like Wang 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.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panda looking to control.
#SUB#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#T1#
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.#T2#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to push Wang off with his feet but Wang grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Panda's ankles and Panda is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Hung Young Wang! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Michel Robillard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Birdwhistle misses with a takedown attempt - Robillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robillard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Robillard rushes Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Birdwhistle has Robillard pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Birdwhistle pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Robillard tumbling to the mat - Birdwhistle dives into Robillard's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robillard (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle postures up.
Robillard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birdwhistle on the ground.
Robillard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robillard trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle advances to half guard.
Robillard is in trouble now - Birdwhistle has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robillard (0) vs (5) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Robillard is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Robillard (0) vs (8) Birdwhistle#T1##SUB2#
Birdwhistle has got one arm under Robillard's chin. This could be trouble... Robillard trying to control the other hand but Birdwhistle gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Robillard has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lysander Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacek Siuta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Brown!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siuta (0) vs (4) Brown
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siuta has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Brown taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown working away.
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siuta is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura but Siuta is defending well. #T2#
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Brown is working to tighten his grip on Siuta's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Siuta has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brown is really squeezing tight and eventually Siuta passes out! Brown breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Brown!
A relieved looking Frank Brown 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kona has a takedown stuffed.
Kona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Chukwuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Kona
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chukwuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kona is refusing to be controlled, as Chukwuma sits in half guard.
Chukwuma controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chukwuma has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chukwuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chukwuma trying to control from half guard but Kona is working away.
Chukwuma prevents Kona from improving his position.
Chukwuma is looking to advance position but Kona won't allow it.
Kona is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma trying to mount his opponent but Kona defends it. #T2##SUB#
Chukwuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is defending well.
Chukwuma is taking a breather. Kona 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.#T3#
Kona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kona.#SUB2#
Kona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chukwuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kona isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chukwuma stacks Kona on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chukwuma! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (5) vs (0) Kona
You can see the frustration on Kona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Chukwuma wants to control but Kona is keeping him busy.
Kona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chukwuma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chukwuma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kona on the ground.
Chukwuma prevents Kona from improving his position.#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a kimura but Kona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chukwuma to get the leverage.
Chukwuma trying to control the action but Kona is working from the bottom.
Kona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwuma is working away from the top position though.
Kona tries to get to full guard but Chukwuma has control of the leg. #T5#
Chukwuma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kona! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (8) vs (0) Kona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chukwuma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kona is holding on tight.
Chukwuma trying to control but Kona is having none of it.
Kona prevents Chukwuma from taking his back.
Kona is trying desperately to improve position.
Chukwuma trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Chukwuma wants to take his opponent's back but Kona doesn't allow it.
Chukwuma tries to control but Kona wriggling away.
Chukwuma takes Kona's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kona is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chukwuma (11) vs (0) Kona
Chukwuma doesn't have the hooks in and Kona manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (11) vs (2) Kona#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle but Kona pushes his legs off easily.
Chukwuma working a defensive guard here.
Kona won't allow Chukwuma to sweep him here. #T7#
Chukwuma 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: Chukwuma (13) vs (2) Kona
The fighters are battling for position here. Kona manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.
Kona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (4) Kona
Chukwuma is trying to keep Kona in close.
Chukwuma can't keep his opponent in guard - Kona advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Kona is looking to advance position but Chukwuma won't allow it.
Chukwuma keeping control of the position.
Kona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chukwuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Chukwuma is trying to control but Kona manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (7) Kona
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Kona moves into full mount! Chukwuma won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (10) Kona
Chukwuma is squirming around, avoiding Kona's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Kona trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kona is working for a kimura but Chukwuma is defending it quite comfortably.
Kona works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (13) Kona
Chukwuma is trying to escape the mount but Kona keeps good control and instead manages to take Chukwuma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chukwuma (13) vs (16) Kona#T10#
Chukwuma prevents Kona from getting a body triangle.
Chukwuma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma wants to sweep but Kona has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (19) Kona
Chukwuma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chukwuma's guard.
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard but Kona has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (22) Kona
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma is not content to let Kona control the position.
Chukwuma is holding Kona down, trying to stall.
Chukwuma can't do much from the bottom here.
Kona advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwuma (13) vs (24) Kona#T12#
Chukwuma gets back to half guard.
Chukwuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kona's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (24) Kona#SUB#
Kona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma controlling well, preventing Kona from escaping the position.
Chukwuma biding his time, controlling Kona.
Chukwuma avoiding Kona 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Kona do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Kona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma is pressing down on Kona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kona is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chukwuma trying to control from half guard but Kona is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.#T14#
Chukwuma stopping the sweep attempt from Kona.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kona is keeping the position for now.
Chukwuma trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Kona 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: Chukwuma (17) vs (26) Kona
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (29) Kona
Chukwuma tries to reverse the position but Kona maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kona wins on points by 29 to 17.
An out of breath Ted Kona thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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