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SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jordy Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Juggernaut pushes Brees up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Juggernaut has hold of one of Brees's legs. Brees is fighting the takedown attempt but Juggernaut gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brees (0) vs (2) Juggernaut
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Brees looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Juggernaut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brees has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juggernaut has managed to get both his arms back between Brees's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Juggernaut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brees looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brees looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brees! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brees (4) vs (2) Juggernaut
Juggernaut struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Brees working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut is not content to let Brees control the position. #T1##SUB#
Brees is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juggernaut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juggernaut tries to bench press Brees off him but Brees keeps the position.
Juggernaut wants to control but Brees postures up.
Juggernaut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brees haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brees is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juggernaut has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brees wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juggernaut keeps working. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Juggernaut can't do much from the bottom here.
Juggernaut being controlled for a moment.
Brees laying and praying for a moment but Juggernaut takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Juggernaut is controlling Brees's trapped leg to prevent Brees from advancing to side control.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to full guard.
Brees controlling the pace.
Juggernaut is trying to control but can't.
Brees perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brees wants to pass to mount but Juggernaut is defending the position.
Brees stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Brees seems to be looking for submissions.
Brees wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juggernaut keeps working.
Juggernaut has a hand on Brees's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brees takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brees (7) vs (2) Juggernaut
Juggernaut working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Juggernaut is still trying to improve position.
Brees looking to control but Juggernaut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brees tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brees manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juggernaut to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brees (10) vs (2) Juggernaut
Brees really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juggernaut.#SUB#
Brees has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Juggernaut is in real trouble here. Brees gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Juggernaut is tapping out! Brees wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Brees! |
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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 7 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moley darts in looking for a takedown but Drelas gets double underhooks and turns Moley into the cage.
Moley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drelas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drelas tries for a takedown but Moley manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Moley wants the takedown. Drelas is fighting it off but Moley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drelas's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drelas pushes a forearm under Moley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thervam Drelas!
Our winner, Thervam Drelas, 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 5 wins and 12 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Carrington dives in and grabs Nutz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutz pushes down on Carrington's head and hops out.#CL#
Nutz rushes Carrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Nutz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Carrington
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Carrington is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nutz is tapping! Great win for Carrington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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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 4 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#TD#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gro Ulfimph to the ground. Ryan is now in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to get back to full guard but Ryan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gro Ulfimph avoid being mounted?
Ryan is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Ryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T3#
Gro Ulfimph is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Ryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph frees his head quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Gro Ulfimph working to try and regain half guard.
Gro Ulfimph stops Ryan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gro Ulfimph manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Gro Ulfimph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T5##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Gro Ulfimph won't let him.
Ryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gro Ulfimph.
Ryan turns into Gro Ulfimph and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Ryan stands and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T6#
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Gro Ulfimph is working away.
Gro Ulfimph seems a little lost for a moment, as Ryan dominates the positioning.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #T7#
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gro Ulfimph is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan!
In defeat, Murzol Gro Ulfimph stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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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; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grant Harklie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Harklie dives in and scores a takedown into Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) Harklie
Harklie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinkead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harklie is one step ahead there.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Kinkead is keeping the position.
Kinkead being controlled here, momentarily.
Harklie stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.#SUB#
Harklie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harklie pushing down on Kinkead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kinkead is defending against the submission attempts here by Harklie.
#SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kinkead is staying active underneath Harklie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kinkead! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) Harklie
Kinkead is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Harklie has control of Kinkead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kinkead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kinkead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harklie looking to control but Kinkead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.#T2##SUB2#
Harklie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kinkead is surviving well by controlling Harklie's body position as best he can.
Kinkead is desperately trying to improve his position but Harklie has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Harklie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kinkead has worked his arm free - good work by Kinkead!
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harklie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinkead is defending well.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Kinkead wants to improve his position but Harklie is controlling well.
Harklie wants to pass to mount but Kinkead is defending the position. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinkead defends it well.
Kinkead desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
Kinkead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kinkead.
Harklie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) Harklie#T4#
Harklie trying to control the position but Kinkead is working away.
Harklie working away.#SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinkead prevents Harklie from moving into mount.
Harklie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Harklie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kinkead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kinkead is not content to let Harklie control the position.
Kinkead won't allow Harklie to pass to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Harklie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kinkead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but Kinkead defending well. #SUB#
Kinkead actively working from the bottom here.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead 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.#SUB#
Kinkead looking for subs off his back but Harklie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.
Harklie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (11) Harklie#T6#
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harklie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Harklie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harklie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinkead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harklie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (11) Harklie#T7#
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
Harklie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Harklie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Harklie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Harklie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kinkead has passed into half guard!
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Harklie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harklie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kinkead has managed to get both his arms back between Harklie's legs - danger averted.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
Harklie keeping full guard, as Kinkead tries to pass.
Kinkead passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (5) vs (11) Harklie#T9#
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working.
Harklie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Kinkead 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.
#SUB#
Harklie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kinkead.
Harklie tries to roll over but Kinkead keeps him under control.
Harklie regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Kinkead preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (8) vs (11) Harklie
Harklie tries to improve position but can't.
Harklie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (8) vs (13) Harklie
Harklie stalling away here and it's allowed Kinkead to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harklie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (10) vs (13) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into half guard.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard but Kinkead has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (13) vs (13) Harklie#T11#
Kinkead trying to control the position but Harklie is working away.
Kinkead tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harklie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kinkead off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (13) vs (17) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harklie. #T12#
Kinkead tries to escape but Harklie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Harklie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kinkead defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kinkead is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kinkead just trying to survive but Harklie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kinkead is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the RNC.
Kinkead breaks Harklie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (15) vs (17) Harklie
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Harklie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Harklie.#T13#
Harklie keeps trying to improve his position.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kinkead trying to control but Harklie is working from the bottom. #T14#
Harklie is trying to keep Kinkead in close.
Harklie keeping moving, preventing Kinkead from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for a guillotine here but Kinkead defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harklie wins on points by 17 to 15.
Grant Harklie 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heliogabale swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Heliogabale gets a clinch.
Wahlstroem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wahlstroem jumps guard but Heliogabale stands there with Wahlstroem around his waist. Wahlstroem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Heliogabale is trying to trip Wahlstroem. He has hold of a leg but Wahlstroem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Heliogabale persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Wahlstroem defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Wahlstroem keeping control of the position.
Wahlstroem is refusing to be controlled, as Heliogabale sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Heliogabale fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back. #T3#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Heliogabale working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is in no mood to give up.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Wahlstroem is controlling an arm, preventing Heliogabale from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wahlstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?#T4#
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Heliogabale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Heliogabale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wahlstroem defend it? Heliogabale steps over the head and cranks it - Wahlstroem is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sardon Heliogabale!
After winning the bout, Sardon Heliogabale 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Idaho tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Idaho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idaho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idaho wants to sweep but Jafar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Idaho#T1#
Idaho tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Jafar tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Idaho's face as Jafar controls the position.
Idaho tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
Idaho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jafar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (3) vs (4) Idaho
Jafar is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Idaho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Idaho is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jafar is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Idaho!
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jargon clinches up with Viera and pushes him back against the cage.
Jargon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Jargon jumps into guard, dragging Viera to the mat.
#SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Viera 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.
Viera content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
Viera looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jargon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Jargon 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.#SUB2#
Jargon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viera is aware though and is defending well.
Jargon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Viera controlling from the top position. #T2#
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Viera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jargon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jargon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Jargon
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jargon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jargon defends it easily.
Viera wants to sweep here but Jargon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jargon defends it easily.#SUB#
Viera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jargon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jargon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jargon is pushing down on Viera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viera is fighting to maintain full guard but Jargon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jargon not doing much here.
Jargon is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Jargon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Jargon sits in half guard. #SUB#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera won't allow Jargon to pass to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Jargon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Jargon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viera is staying active underneath Jargon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jargon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viera trying to control but Jargon postures up.
#SUB2#
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Jargon.
Jargon is controlling the pace.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T6#
Jargon prevents Viera from improving his position.
Jargon content to control rather than advance.
Jargon is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Jargon has control of the leg.
Jargon wants to advance to full mount but Viera doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Viera 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.#SUB#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jargon postures up.
Jargon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Jargon
Viera is not content to let Jargon control the position. #SUB2#
Jargon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jargon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viera looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jargon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jargon lets go of the hold and Viera can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melinos Jargon!
A very excited looking Melinos Jargon 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Totemo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is taking a breather. Totemo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo manages to get to full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo 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.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#T1#
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel advances to half guard.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel 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.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel 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: Chancel (6) vs (2) Totemo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (6) vs (6) Totemo #T4##SUB2#
Totemo tightening his grip on Chancel, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Totemo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chancel is defending well though. Totemo let's go of the attempt for now.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Totemo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is not content to let Totemo control the position.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Totemo is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Totemo prevents Chancel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard but Totemo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (9) Totemo
Chancel gets back to half guard.#T6#
Chancel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Totemo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (12) Totemo
Totemo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chancel is holding on tight.
Totemo wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Totemo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bar gets caught flat footed, as Maximus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bar is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Maximus is looking to advance position but Bar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus gets back to half guard.
Maximus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus trying to control here.
Maximus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (7) vs (2) Maximus#T2#
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar controlling his opponent.
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus controls the position.
Maximus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (10) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus just trying to survive but Bar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus trying to control but Bar postures up.
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (10) vs (6) Maximus
Maximus doesn't have the hooks in and Bar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (12) vs (6) Maximus#T5#
Maximus looking to control.
Bar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus can't keep his opponent in guard - Bar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus trying to control here.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (12) vs (8) Maximus#T8#
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.
Bar keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus is looking to pass into half guard but Bar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (14) vs (8) Maximus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Maximus is pulling down on Bar's head to control his posture. #T10#
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Bar being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Bar 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. #T11#
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus pulls Bar in close to prevent any damage.
Bar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bar preventing the sweep. #T12#
Maximus pulls Bar in close to prevent any damage.
Bar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Maximus 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: Bar (14) vs (10) Maximus
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T14#
Maximus is trying to control. Bar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bar wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bar keeps working.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Wilhelm Bar is the new heavyweight champion! |
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