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SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva moves to clinch but Wellington breaks away #TD2#
and Wellington counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Wellington
Silva trying to hold on to Wellington's head to control him but Wellington postures up.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington passes into side control, despite Silva's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Wellington
Silva struggling a bit here.#T1#
Silva is not content to let Wellington control the position. #SUB2#
Wellington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva is trying to control Wellington's posture but Wellington avoids it.
Wellington trying to control the position but Silva is working away. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is trying to control Wellington's posture but Wellington avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wellington works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Wellington
Wellington tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Wellington takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (10) Wellington
Wellington controls the position.
Silva prevents Wellington from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Wellington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Silva is trying to roll into a better position but Wellington has get a rear naked choke and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Wellington! |
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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 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
McDonald Jr forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Mesquita drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesquita! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (3) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.#T2#
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount. #T3#
McDonald Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Mesquita doesn't allow it.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
McDonald Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mesquita pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T5#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.
McDonald Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Well, if McDonald Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well.
McDonald Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita is in trouble now - McDonald Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
#T9#
McDonald Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from McDonald Jr.#T10#
McDonald Jr prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
Mesquita is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McDonald Jr has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (9) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr has good solid back control here.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but McDonald Jr breaks the grip.
McDonald Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mesquita.#T11#
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Mesquita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald Jr controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but McDonald Jr just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita tries to escape but McDonald Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
McDonald Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mesquita trying to control the position but McDonald Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald Jr is trying to stick to Mesquita's back but Mesquita is turning into McDonald Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mesquita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (5) Mesquita#T13##SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mesquita is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Mesquita to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Anni Skystalker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Skystalker instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skystalker (0) vs (2) Chai
Skystalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Skystalker is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Skystalker regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving. #T1#
Skystalker has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.
Skystalker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skystalker (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Skystalker defends it easily.
Chai looking to control.
Skystalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skystalker trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai pushes a forearm under Skystalker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Skystalker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CC Chai!
Our winner, CC Chai, 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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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 10 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
#TD2#
Mason has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yoshida uses from the top position.
Yoshida 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.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mason tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Myuki Yoshida! |
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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 16 wins and 13 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Adamz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Adamz
Adamz is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon manages to get to full guard.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adamz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Adamz
Gascon trying to control but Adamz is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Adamz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (4) Adamz#SUB#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adamz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Adamz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gascon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adamz has managed to get both his arms back between Gascon's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon wants to sweep here but Adamz controlling him for the moment.
Adamz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Adamz is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is adopting a defensive guard.
Adamz advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Adamz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gascon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Faster Adamz!
During a confident post fight interview, Faster Adamz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Jargon
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Silalahi is trying to work for a kimura but Jargon is defending well.
Jargon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jargon wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment.
Silalahi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jargon looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Jargon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Silalahi seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jargon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to control but can't.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jargon is trying to maintain the position but Silalahi is very close to passing his half guard.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily.
Jargon pulls Silalahi in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Silalahi is stalling in the full guard.
Silalahi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi passes Jargon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jargon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Silalahi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jargon is just riding it out for now. Silalahi eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Silalahi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jargon trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jargon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jargon is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Jargon controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself.
Silalahi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Jargon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jargon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silalahi stacks Jargon 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 Silalahi! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Jargon
Silalahi slows the pace down.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jargon keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Silalahi is staying tight to Jargon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon can't do much from the bottom here.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Silalahi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jargon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Jargon is defending well.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jargon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Jargon controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (5) vs (2) Jargon
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silalahi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Silalahi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jargon forces his way into half guard.
Jargon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (5) Jargon#SUB2#
Jargon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silalahi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jargon working away.
Silalahi tries to bench press Jargon off him but Jargon keeps the position.
Jargon wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #T10#
Silalahi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jargon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jargon wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jargon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silalahi, who protects the arm well.
Silalahi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silalahi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi has control of Jargon's left arm, preventing Jargon from doing any damage. #SUB#
Silalahi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jargon being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Silalahi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Silalahi looking for a guillotine here but Jargon defends easily.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is keeping the position.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi looking to control.
#T12#
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Jargon looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (7) vs (5) Jargon
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jargon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silalahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silalahi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silalahi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Jargon wants to improve his position but instead Silalahi has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Silalahi seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.
Silalahi content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Jargon trying to control from the bottom.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jargon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jargon wants to get back to full guard.
Jargon has a hand on Silalahi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silalahi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (10) vs (5) Jargon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jargon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jargon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Raja Silalahi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hill tries to clinch up but Makarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hill has managed to clinch.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Hill gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Hill
Hill wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Makarov seems keen to control Hill's posture.
Makarov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving. #T1#
Makarov is pulling down on Hill's head. It's preventing any offense from Hill, at least for the moment.
Hill is looking to pass into half guard but Makarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Makarov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (2) Hill
Makarov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Makarov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Makarov pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Hill is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Hill managing to control the position.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Makarov won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (4) Hill
Makarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Hill
Makarov is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Makarov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Makarov content to control rather than advance.
Makarov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (4) Hill
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Makarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makarov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (9) vs (4) Hill#T5#
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
Hill 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: Makarov (9) vs (6) Hill
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (11) vs (6) Hill
Makarov trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #T6#
Hill is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
Makarov content to stall in guard here.
Makarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Makarov 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.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill managing to control the position. #T8#
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill is trying to hold Makarov in close to prevent damage but Makarov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T9#
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Hill is still trying to improve position.
Makarov is controlling the pace.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (14) vs (6) Hill
Makarov trying to control but Hill is having none of it.
Makarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Hill wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (17) vs (6) Hill
Good control from Makarov.
Hill tries to roll but Makarov sticks to his back.
Makarov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12##SUB#
Hill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hill trying to control the action but Makarov just sinks the hooks in.
What can Hill do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Makarov is persistently looking for the submission but Hill is defending it well.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.
Hill is keeping busy.
Makarov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Makarov not allowing Hill to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill is in bad spot here.
Makarov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Doe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Jones clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kevin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Doe's takedown attempt.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Doe
Doe is trying to control but can't.
Doe is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones 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.
Doe gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doe dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Doe
Jones trying to control the position here.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Doe is stalling in the full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Doe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Jones is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
Doe won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Doe
Jones trying to remain calm as Doe controls from the top position.
Jones wants to control but Doe postures up.
Jones tries to bench press Doe off him but Doe keeps the position. #T5#
Doe takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Doe#T6#
Jones wants to control but Doe is having none of it.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Doe not doing much here.
Jones is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones 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.#T7#
Doe wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doe defends well.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Doe trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doe stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (11) Doe
Jones is not content to let Doe control the position.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Doe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Doe passes into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Doe's head to control him but Doe postures up.
Doe not doing much here.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #T11#
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Doe has passed into half guard!
Doe wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doe pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Doe postures up.
Doe won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
It looks like Doe 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.
Doe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doe defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking John Doe 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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Co-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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pushkin circles away.
Majere shoots in for a takedown but Pushkin shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pushkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Majere is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkin wants to counter with a clinch but Majere pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denubis Majere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin shoots in but Majere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Majere 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.#TD2#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Pushkin
Pushkin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Pushkin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin controlling his opponent. #T1#
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Majere is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Pushkin
I would not like to be Majere right now.
#T3#
It looks like Pushkin 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.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pushkin trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Majere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pushkin's guard. Nice work there by Majere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Pushkin#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
Pushkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (10) Pushkin
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Majere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pushkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #T6##SUB#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Pushkin advances to half guard.
Pushkin is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pushkin in particular looking to stall.
Majere is looking to control Pushkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin trying to control the pace. #T10#
Pushkin is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
Majere is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Majere is pressing down on Pushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Majere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (10) Pushkin#T12#
Pushkin seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Majere pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Majere trying to mount his opponent but Pushkin defends it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pushkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin is trying to keep Majere in close.
#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14##SUB2#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pushkin, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pushkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (12) Pushkin
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin wins on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking Aleksandr Pushkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Hunt
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hunt has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gaul's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gaul is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Hunt!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt gave a big smile as he said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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