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SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dontez Yates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yates looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yates (2) vs (0) Drelas
Drelas 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: Yates (2) vs (2) Drelas
Drelas trying to control from half guard but Yates is working away.
Yates tries to get to full guard but Drelas has control of the leg.
Drelas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yates! Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (2) vs (5) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yates turns into him and now he's in Drelas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (4) vs (5) Drelas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates pushing down on Drelas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Drelas trying to control here.
#SUB#
Yates is looking for a kimura here.
Drelas is looking to improve his position.
Drelas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drelas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yates manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (4) vs (7) Drelas
Drelas is pushing down on Yates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yates is fighting to maintain full guard but Drelas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drelas stalling. #T2#
Drelas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drelas moves into full mount! Yates won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (4) vs (10) Drelas
Yates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yates sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drelas wants to pass to mount but Yates is defending the position.
Drelas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (4) vs (13) Drelas
Yates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Yates is squirming around, avoiding Drelas's attempts to control the action.
Yates stops Drelas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drelas looking to control but Yates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drelas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yates is holding on tight.
Yates has given up his back here. Will Drelas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Yates (4) vs (16) Drelas#T4#
Yates wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Drelas looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Yates is controlling Drelas 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (6) vs (16) Drelas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates postures up.
Drelas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Yates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drelas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (6) vs (18) Drelas
Drelas is pushing down on Yates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yates is fighting to maintain full guard but Drelas has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5##SUB2#
Drelas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yates defends it well.
Drelas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drelas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yates keeps working. #SUB2#
Drelas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6##SUB2#
Drelas is working for a submission of some sort.
Drelas wants to take a breather but Yates is having none of it.
Drelas is looking to advance position but Yates won't allow it.
Drelas is trying to control. Yates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yates is pressing down on Drelas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Drelas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drelas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (8) vs (18) Drelas
Drelas trying to control the position here.
Yates wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving.
Drelas wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Yates drops back looking for a leg! Drelas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drelas manages to kick Yates off! Yates jumps back into Drelas's guard. #SUB2#
Drelas is looking for a triangle but Yates pushes his legs off easily.
Drelas can't keep his opponent in guard - Yates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Yates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drelas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drelas tries to roll over but Yates keeps him under control.
Drelas is pressing down on Yates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Yates wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drelas has an active guard here but Yates has managed to pass into half guard.
Drelas is trying to get back to full guard.
Drelas moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Yates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drelas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yates has Drelas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (8) vs (20) Drelas
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Yates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T10#
Yates keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drelas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yates! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yates (12) vs (20) Drelas
Drelas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yates is working for a kimura but Drelas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Drelas gets full guard.
Drelas is pulling down on Yates's head to control his posture.
Drelas keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drelas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (12) vs (22) Drelas
Yates pulls Drelas in close to his closed guard and prevents Drelas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Drelas content to stall in guard here.
Drelas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yates is keeping the position for now.
Drelas wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving. #T13#
Yates controls Drelas momentarily but Drelas frees himself.
Drelas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Yates working for a triangle but Drelas defends it easily.
Drelas stays in close to Yates's body and controls the position. #T14#
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drelas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drelas is pushing down on Yates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yates is fighting to maintain full guard but Drelas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drelas is pressing down on Yates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yates is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drelas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (12) vs (25) Drelas
And that's the end of the fight!
Drelas wins on points by 25 to 12.
An out of breath Thervam Drelas 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Clayton Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from CleaPain enables Price to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. CleaPain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain has control of Price's left arm, preventing Price from doing any damage.
Price advances to half guard. #SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well. #SUB#
Price is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CleaPain tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Price is looking for submissions but instead, CleaPain has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Price drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but CleaPain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Price has CleaPain in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (2) CleaPain#T1##SUB#
Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Price trying to control the position.
#T2#
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Price wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.#SUB2#
CleaPain 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Price is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet. #SUB#
Price is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
Price is controlling CleaPain's posture.#SUB2#
CleaPain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Price is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Price has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (4) vs (2) CleaPain#T4#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (4) vs (4) CleaPain
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Price's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Price.#T5#
Price controlling the position.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price wants to hit a sweep here but CleaPain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Price there! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (7) CleaPain
Price regains half guard.#T6#
Price is trying to control but can't.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price keeping hold of CleaPain's head, controlling as best he can.
Price trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
Price trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but CleaPain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (10) CleaPain#T7#
Price is looking to improve his position but CleaPain isn't that keen on the idea.
Price tries to hold on but CleaPain postures up.
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price gets back to half guard.
Price tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.#T8#
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Price slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and CleaPain is now in half guard. #SUB#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Price's guard. #T10#
Price looking to control.
#SUB#
Price throws his legs up looking for a submission but CleaPain uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (13) CleaPain
Price struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
CleaPain swings around for an armbar but Price sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (6) vs (13) CleaPain#T11#
Price wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (6) vs (15) CleaPain
CleaPain postures up.
Price looking to control but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Price wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
#T12#
Price is trying to control but CleaPain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (6) vs (18) CleaPain
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
CleaPain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Price tries to reverse the position but CleaPain maintains control.#SUB2#
CleaPain has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
CleaPain prevents Price from getting the reversal.
Price tries to hold on but CleaPain postures up.
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price wants to hold on but CleaPain pushes him away.#T14#
Price is looking to improve his position but CleaPain isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Price has left one of his arms exposed and CleaPain doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Price screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandor CleaPain! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; August Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucas shoots in but no luck this time.
Engine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucas defends it well.
August Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but Engine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucas doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Engine counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucas (0) vs (4) Engine
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lucas wants to control but Engine postures up.
Engine just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lucas'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Engine stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lucas is trying to control Engine's posture but Engine avoids it.
Engine in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Engine advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucas (0) vs (6) Engine
Engine prevents Lucas from getting the reversal.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Lucas is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Engine 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.#T3#
Lucas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Engine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Lucas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.#T5#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T6#
It looks like Engine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucas wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Lucas is trying desperately to improve position.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Engine.
Lucas tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T8#
Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Engine is continuing to stall.
Engine prevents Lucas from getting the reversal.#T9#
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucas is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Engine.#T10#
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Engine sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Engine wants to pass to mount but Lucas is defending the position.
Engine is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (0) vs (9) Engine
Lucas working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Lucas is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.#T13#
Engine controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Engine the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Lucas wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Simmons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mauricio quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Simmons frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mauricio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mauricio wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Mauricio is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mauricio holds on and takes a little breather.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Mauricio trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mauricio working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mauricio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Mauricio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Mauricio looking to control.
Simmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Simmons is fighting to break Mauricio's control of his arms but Mauricio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5##SUB2#
Mauricio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Mauricio looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauricio, not yet.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mauricio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauricio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Mauricio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauricio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mauricio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio looking to control.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons postures up.
#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control but Mauricio is working from the bottom.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Mauricio seems keen to control Simmons's posture.
Mauricio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
#T9#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Mauricio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (5) vs (2) Mauricio
Simmons is trying to control the position but Mauricio postures up. #T10#
Mauricio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Mauricio drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Mauricio off! Mauricio jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Simmons wants to control but Mauricio passes easily into half guard.
Mauricio sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Mauricio is trying to control the action in half guard but Simmons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons is not content to let Mauricio control the position.
Mauricio is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Simmons gets full guard.
Mauricio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simmons is trying to keep Mauricio in close.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mauricio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mauricio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (5) Mauricio
Simmons seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#T14##SUB2#
Mauricio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
Mauricio works to advance to full mount. Simmons defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (5) vs (7) Mauricio
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons wants to control but Mauricio is having none of it.
Mauricio tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gerbandi rushes Wahlstroem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gerbandi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Wahlstroem won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Wahlstroem
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerbandi has a good base and remains in mount.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wahlstroem has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wahlstroem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi is riding his opponent, not letting Wahlstroem buck him off.
Wahlstroem is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Gerbandi is looking to control Wahlstroem but Wahlstroem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wahlstroem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Wahlstroem from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gerbandi gets his way!
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy.
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Wahlstroem turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wahlstroem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wahlstroem passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (5) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gerbandi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wahlstroem's guard! Nice work there by Gerbandi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (5) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (16) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gerbandi's best efforts.#T5#
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gerbandi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Wahlstroem is trying to control but Gerbandi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (19) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Wahlstroem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Gerbandi just content to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wahlstroem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.#T8#
Wahlstroem sneaks back into half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (22) vs (5) Wahlstroem#T9#
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi controlling from the full mount.
Gerbandi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (25) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Gerbandi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #T10##SUB#
Gerbandi working for a choke but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC.
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Wahlstroem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wahlstroem won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gerbandi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke shoots in and gets a takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River is trying to keep Ottke in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
River has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
River looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T2#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke 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.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from River.#T3#
River keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ottke 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 River. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Ottke
River tries to improve position but can't.
River wants to control but Ottke postures up.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
River is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
River is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Ottke trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T7#
River is trying to escape the position but Ottke is controlling the position.
River tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ottke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: River (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
River really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
River regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Ottke 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.
River is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
River is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ottke jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (10) Ottke
River is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
River wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ottke has ideas of his own. He's got hold of River'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! River is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ottke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Bandini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Bandini trying to control here.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bandini is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Bandini being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Ibrahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T4#
Ibrahim working away.
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #T6#
Ibrahim slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Bandini takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim stalling.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Ibrahim wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandini moves into full guard.
Ibrahim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (11) Ibrahim
Bandini being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Ibrahim moves into full mount! Bandini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (14) Ibrahim
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it. #T12#
Ibrahim prevents Bandini from improving his position.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Bandini is defending well.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (17) Ibrahim
Ibrahim fails to move to back control. #T13#
Bandini wants to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
Ibrahim is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandini is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (0) vs (20) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bandini's body.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 20 to 0.
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Viera#SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Berendas trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berendas advances to half guard.
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera looking for a sweep. Not yet Viera, not yet.
Viera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Viera
Viera wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#T1#
Viera won't allow Berendas to sweep him here.
Berendas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Viera is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Berendas has an active guard here but Viera has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
Viera wants to advance to full mount but Berendas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Berendas pulls Viera in close to his closed guard and prevents Viera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berendas looking to control.
#SUB#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Viera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berendas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Berendas pushes his legs off easily.
Berendas trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berendas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berendas defends it easily.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (4) Viera
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Viera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas pulls Viera in close to his closed guard and prevents Viera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berendas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.#T5#
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera preventing the sweep.
Berendas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (4) Viera
Berendas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Berendas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (6) Viera
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Berendas 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: Berendas (8) vs (6) Viera
Berendas not doing much here.
#SUB#
Berendas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Berendas controlling the action here.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viera trying to control from the bottom.
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Viera is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Viera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas moves into full mount! Viera won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (6) Viera
Berendas wants to control the pace but Viera is squirming around nicely.
Viera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berendas moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (14) vs (6) Viera#T9#
Viera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berendas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Viera 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: Berendas (14) vs (8) Viera
Berendas looking to control.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment.
Viera postures up.
Berendas controlling the position.
Viera advances to half guard.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Viera seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Viera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Viera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berendas is just riding it out for now. Viera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Viera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berendas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viera's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (18) vs (8) Viera
Berendas is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into Berendas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Berendas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (18) vs (10) Viera
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Berendas is trying to keep Viera in close.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass. #SUB#
Berendas looking for a guillotine here but Viera defends easily.
#T13#
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berendas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Berendas has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there. #T14#
Viera wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera forces his way into half guard.
Viera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
After winning the bout, Uvele Berendas 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Helvig
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helvig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Helvig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helvig works his way back into a safe position though.
Helvig passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Helvig stalling.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Helvig is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Helvig is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Helvig is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Johnson is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Helvig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Helvig
Helvig controlling from mount.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T5##SUB2#
Helvig looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Helvig trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Johnson prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.#T7#
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Helvig looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.#T8#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is just holding on here. Helvig manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (11) Helvig
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9##SUB2#
Helvig is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig struggling to keep hold of the position.
Helvig controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Helvig is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Helvig not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Helvig controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Helvig.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
#T11##SUB2#
Helvig has managed to slip his arm under Johnson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnson is tapping out! Submission win for Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 31 wins and 14 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Thumb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Shaw changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thumb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Shaw
Thumb sneaks back into half guard.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
Thumb is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (7) Shaw
Thumb tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position.
Shaw advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (9) Shaw
Thumb manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ironbound MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaw 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.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass. #T2#
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Shaw postures up.
#SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (9) Shaw
Thumb pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thumb passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Thumb is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shaw to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shaw shrugs it off.
Shaw tries to reverse the position but Thumb maintains control.
Thumb wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Shaw won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T5#
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (8) vs (9) Shaw#SUB#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shaw is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can.
Thumb prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Thumb looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Shaw tries to reverse the position but Thumb maintains control.
Thumb wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Thumb with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T7##SUB#
Thumb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Thumb working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Thumb working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Thumb looking for a guillotine from mount but Shaw is having none of it.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but Shaw doesn't allow it.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Shaw is looking to control Thumb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaw avoid being mounted?
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (11) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaw, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thumb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thumb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Thumb tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaw sneaks back into half guard.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Shaw is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11##SUB2#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Thumb pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Thumb has latched onto it... Big trouble! Thumb pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Shaw is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
Our winner, Thom Thumb, 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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