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HC Grappling 7 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Pawel Nastula! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Wingers Son!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Son shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nastula (0) vs (2) Son#SUB2#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
Son is looking to advance position but Nastula won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son slows the pace down in half guard.
Nastula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nastula tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Son is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nastula sees it coming and defends easily.
Nastula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Son on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
Nastula is in trouble now - Son has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nastula (0) vs (5) Son
Nastula is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Son tries to control but Nastula wriggling away. #SUB2#
Son is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nastula has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Son has isolated one of Nastula's arms. Nastula looking to fight him off but Son twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wingers Son! |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chriss looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) McWrestler
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.
Chriss stays in close to McWrestler's body and controls the position.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McWrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chriss escapes and throws McWrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) McWrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chriss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
McWrestler is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
McWrestler wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chriss 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.
Chriss won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here. #T2#
Chriss postures up.
Chriss controls from within his opponent's guard.
McWrestler is adopting a defensive guard.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom. #T3#
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (5) vs (2) McWrestler
Chriss controls McWrestler momentarily but McWrestler frees himself.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Chriss pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
McWrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McWrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chriss is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (2) McWrestler
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
McWrestler 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.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McWrestler holds on and takes a little breather.
McWrestler looking to control.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but McWrestler is keeping the position.
McWrestler trying to control the position.
Chriss wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler 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: Chriss (7) vs (4) McWrestler#T6#
McWrestler prevents Chriss from improving his position.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Chriss is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?
McWrestler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (7) vs (7) McWrestler
Chriss tries to reverse the position but McWrestler maintains control.#T7#
Chriss tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
Chriss prevents McWrestler from taking his back.
McWrestler avoids the attempt from Chriss to control.
Chriss reaches up and holds on to McWrestler to control the position.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McWrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chriss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Chriss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McWrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Chriss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chriss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWrestler. #T9#
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Chriss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chriss trying to control from the bottom.
McWrestler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (7) vs (10) McWrestler
Chriss is trying desperately to improve position.
McWrestler controlling from the full mount. #T10#
McWrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
McWrestler goes for an armbar but Chriss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chriss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (10) McWrestler
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (12) vs (10) McWrestler#SUB#
Chriss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McWrestler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McWrestler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
McWrestler has a hand on Chriss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chriss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (15) vs (10) McWrestler
McWrestler is trying desperately to improve position.
Chriss wants to control the pace but McWrestler is squirming around nicely.
McWrestler 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.#T12#
McWrestler controlling the position for now.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McWrestler for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chriss wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving. #T14#
Chriss is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McWrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chriss postures up.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McWrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chriss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Marquis Chriss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 28 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gustafsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Thayer postures up.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for subs off his back but Thayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thayer is thwarting Gustafsson's attempts to control the position.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
Thayer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (3) Thayer#SUB2#
Thayer tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well. #T3#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thayer working away.
Gustafsson is not content to let Thayer control the position. #T4#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer postures up.#SUB2#
Thayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Gustafsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (3) Thayer#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for the RNC.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Gustafsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thayer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gustafsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gustafsson tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Thayer fending off the submission attempt from Gustafsson. #T8##SUB#
Gustafsson tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gustafsson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Thayer is defending well but eventually Gustafsson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Thayer has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emil Gustafsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Emil Gustafsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Muffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pardi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Pardi has picked Muffin up - he's going for a ride! Pardi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (0) vs (2) Pardi
Pardi wants to free his trapped foot but Muffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffin is looking to control Pardi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muffin avoid being mounted?
Pardi trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Muffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Pardi is looking to advance position but Muffin won't allow it.
Pardi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pardi is looking to advance position but Muffin won't allow it.
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin is trying to control but Pardi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (5) Pardi
Muffin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (0) vs (7) Pardi
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Muffin tries to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.
Muffin gets back to half guard.
Pardi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
Muffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but Muffin defending well. #T3#
Pardi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (10) Pardi
Pardi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (0) vs (12) Pardi
Pardi avoids the attempt from Muffin to control.
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Pardi has a good base and remains in mount.
Muffin wants to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.#T4#
Pardi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Muffin is holding on tight.
Pardi tries to control but Muffin wriggling away.
Muffin is just holding on here. Pardi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (0) vs (15) Pardi
Pardi keeps control of the position as Muffin tries to break free.
Pardi keeps control of the position easily here as Muffin tries to buck him off.
Pardi controlling well, preventing Muffin from escaping the position.
#T5#
Pardi is riding his opponent, not letting Muffin buck him off.
Muffin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Muffin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Muffin is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Muffin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Muffin tries to break free.
Pardi has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Pardi 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.#T7#
Pardi is not going to allow Muffin to sit and survive in this position.
Pardi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pardi.
Muffin tries to escape the position.
Muffin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pardi's guard. Nice work there by Muffin .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (15) Pardi#T8#
Pardi looking to control.
Muffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pardi is keeping the position for now.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving. #SUB#
Muffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pardi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Muffin has Pardi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (17) Pardi
Pardi content to stall in guard here. #T9##SUB#
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pardi defends well.
Pardi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pardi stopping the sweep attempt from Muffin .
Muffin keeping full guard, as Pardi tries to pass. #T10#
Pardi 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. #SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pardi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pardi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muffin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Pardi is still trying to improve position.
Muffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pardi passes Muffin 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pardi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (20) Pardi
Muffin has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (2) vs (23) Pardi#T12#
Muffin tries to escape but Pardi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pardi is not going to allow Muffin to sit and survive in this position.
Muffin wants to escape the position.
Pardi controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Muffin really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Pardi's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Muffin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Pardi 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.
Pardi gets his hands free as Muffin looks to control.
Pardi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Muffin trying to control the position but Pardi manages to sink in the hooks.
Muffin rolls, trying to escape but Pardi keeps control of the position.
Pardi has good solid back control here.
Muffin trying to control the action but Pardi just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pardi controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi wins on points by 23 to 2. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newton is defended easily by Wong.#CL#
Wong moves into the clinch.#TD#
Wong pulls Newton into guard.
#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (0) Newton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Wong forces his way into half guard.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wong wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wong is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wong has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wong seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wong wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wong is working away from the top position though.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Wong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wong. #SUB#
Wong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Wong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Wong to get to half guard.
Wong controlling the action here.
Wong is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Wong is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wong seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Wong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away. #T6#
Wong trying to control from Newton's half guard. Newton has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wong has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Wong manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Wong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Wong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (7) vs (0) Newton
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8#
Wong trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton is trying desperately to improve position.
Wong moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wong (10) vs (0) Newton
Newton tries to escape but Wong has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9##SUB#
Newton has hold of Wong's leg, trying to break free but it's let Wong lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Newton is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Wong throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ty Wong!
Ty Wong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 0 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Teteny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oliveira (0) vs (4) Teteny
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Teteny keeps moving and retains side control.
Teteny trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Teteny's best efforts.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Teteny eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Teteny advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (7) Teteny#SUB2#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (7) Teteny
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliveira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to pass into half guard but Teteny pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Teteny is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (9) Teteny#T2##SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teteny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teteny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (4) vs (9) Teteny
Oliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T3#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teteny looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teteny looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teteny! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (4) vs (13) Teteny
Teteny is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oliveira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Teteny wants to control for a moment but Oliveira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Teteny is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Teteny is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Teteny is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
#T5#
Oliveira tries to roll over but Teteny keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teteny trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (6) vs (13) Teteny#T6#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny pulls Oliveira in close to his closed guard and prevents Oliveira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T7#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Teteny wants to sweep but no luck.
Teteny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teteny looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teteny looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teteny! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (17) Teteny#SUB2#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (17) Teteny
Oliveira trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving. #SUB2#
Teteny has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oliveira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Teteny has tightened it up now! Oliveira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daaniel Teteny! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lalla! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Rambo
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lalla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rambo wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Rambo stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo just content to control the position.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it.
Lalla is letting Rambo control him for a moment. #T2#
Lalla can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rambo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (6) Rambo
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position. #T3#
Rambo wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Rambo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is concentrating on defense, preventing Rambo from advancing position.
Lalla trying to control but Rambo postures up.
#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Lalla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rambo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (9) Rambo
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla holds on for dear life, controlling Rambo's posture momentarily.
Lalla wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Lalla wants to control but Rambo is having none of it.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Lalla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (12) Rambo
Lalla trying to control the action but Rambo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rambo working for a choke but Lalla is defending well. #T6#
Rambo is hanging on to Lalla's back as he tries to escape.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Rambo won't let him. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lalla is controlling Rambo 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (12) Rambo
Lalla passes into half guard. #T7##SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalla passes into side control, despite Rambo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo gets back to half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Rambo defending well.
Lalla is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla'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.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rambo's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Lalla trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Rambo trying to control here.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rambo is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?
Rambo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lalla wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T11#
Lalla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rambo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lalla is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rambo controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lalla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Rambo prevents any damage by holding on tight.#SUB#
Lalla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rambo is now in Lalla's guard. A big mistake from Lalla there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (8) vs (14) Rambo
Rambo 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. #T13#
Lalla is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Rambo defends it easily.
#T14##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Shalit against the cage.
Hudak can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shalit jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit'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.#SUB#
Shalit working for submissions but it's allowed Hudak to get to half guard.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well.
Hudak is taking a breather. Shalit 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 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.#SUB2#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudak is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudak.
#SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shalit has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Shalit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Shalit controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalit pushes a forearm under Hudak's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hudak is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, 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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