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HC GRAP 10 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wong is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
No luck for Wong with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okafor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries for a takedown but Okafor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okafor pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Wong darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Okafor jumps into guard, dragging Wong to the mat.
#SUB#
Wong has gone for a leg lock! Okafor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Okafor#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okafor passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Okafor has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okafor in particular looking to stall.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but Wong defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (5) Okafor
Wong wants to hold on but Okafor pushes him away.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong gets back to half guard.#T3#
Wong gets back to full guard.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okafor has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (8) Okafor
Wong stops Okafor from passing to mount.
Okafor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Okafor keeps moving and retains side control.
Okafor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor is staying tight to Wong's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Wong prevents Okafor from improving position.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
Wong struggling a bit here.
Wong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okafor is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (10) Okafor#T6#
Okafor mounts Wong! Really nice guard pass there!
Okafor fails to take his opponent's back.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong can't escape the position.
Wong tries to lock up and control but Okafor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okafor controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Okafor wants to take his opponent's back but instead Wong manages to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Wong wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wong manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okafor defends it easily.
Okafor 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. #T10##SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Okafor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okafor is continuing to stall.#T11#
Okafor pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor controlling the action here. #T12#
Wong wants to control but Okafor passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (13) Okafor
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wong trying his best to control but Okafor has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (15) Okafor
Wong is desperately trying to improve his position but Okafor has a good base and remains in mount.
Okafor moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wong (0) vs (18) Okafor
Wong can't escape the position.
#T13#
Good control from Okafor.
Okafor controlling well, preventing Wong from escaping the position.
Wong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okafor.
#T14#
Okafor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong tries to escape but Okafor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 18 to 0.
Our winner, Moses Okafor, 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (4) vs (0) Newton
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Lalla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.
Newton tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lalla easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (6) vs (0) Newton
Lalla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Newton is looking to improve his position but Lalla isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Lalla wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lalla.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton 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.
Newton tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Lalla works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (9) vs (0) Newton#T3#
Newton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (12) vs (0) Newton#SUB#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lalla not allowing Newton to control his hands.
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.#SUB#
Lalla looking to break Newton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Newton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lalla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Newton tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lalla's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (12) vs (2) Newton
Newton wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Newton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (5) Newton
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lalla tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is thwarting Lalla's attempts to control the position.
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 is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard. #T7#
Newton works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (8) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla trying to control here.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Lalla is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Newton pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Lalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lalla.#T11#
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Lalla is breathing heavily.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Newton 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.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it. #SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Lalla is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Lalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (11) Newton
Lalla is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom. #T14#
Newton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs.
Newton trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla is not content to let Newton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalla takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A less than humble Jaro Lalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Teteny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Teteny persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Teteny has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gustafsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Teteny is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Teteny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teteny has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Teteny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teteny has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teteny is aware though and is defending well.
Teteny trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Teteny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teteny works his way back into a safe position though.
Teteny passes into half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Teteny trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Teteny trying to work for an americana but Gustafsson has managed to regain full guard.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teteny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teteny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (5) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson stops Teteny from passing to mount.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Teteny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teteny controls the pace.#T6#
Teteny tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teteny is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #T7##SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up. #SUB2#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teteny defends it easily.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teteny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Teteny is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gustafsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up.
Teteny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Teteny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teteny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teteny is pushing down on Gustafsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustafsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Teteny has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Gustafsson wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy.
#T11#
Teteny is trying to control. Gustafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard but Teteny manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (8) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Teteny tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teteny off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#T12##SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a choke but Teteny is defending well. #SUB2#
Teteny is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Teteny is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for the RNC. #T13##SUB2#
Gustafsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Teteny has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Teteny's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Teteny knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Teteny for a finish. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Teteny is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Teteny is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T14#
Gustafsson is not going to allow Teteny to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gustafsson has the hooks in. Teteny is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teteny takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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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 1 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sokolov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (0) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Sokolov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sokolov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Sokolov
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Sokolov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sokolov wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oliveira trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Sokolov is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Sokolov is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (2) Sokolov
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sokolov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokolov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Sokolov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sokolov trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sokolov has his hands clasped together around Oliveira's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Sokolov defending well.
Sokolov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tokyo All-Stars. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Sokolov wants to get back to full guard but Oliveira has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (2) Sokolov
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokolov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokolov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sokolov tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira just content to control the position.
Sokolov is trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokolov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sokolov, who protects the arm well.
Sokolov tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position.
Sokolov is trying to escape the position but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Sokolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov can't do much from the bottom here. #T8##SUB#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sokolov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokolov struggling a bit here.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Sokolov is defending well. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokolov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Sokolov holding on.
The referee asks Oliveira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oliveira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sokolov regains half guard.
Oliveira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (11) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Oliveira wants to control but Sokolov is keeping him busy.
Oliveira working away.
Sokolov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
Sokolov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sokolov trying to control here.
Sokolov is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Sokolov is a slippery customer.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Sokolov is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
#T12#
Sokolov wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Sokolov wants to sweep but Oliveira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (14) vs (2) Sokolov#T13#
Sokolov tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokolov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Sokolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Sokolov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolov keeps working.
Sokolov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (14) vs (4) Sokolov
Sokolov is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokolov wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Sokolov is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Oliveira seems keen to control Sokolov's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Archie Oliveira 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wingers Son! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chriss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Son manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Son drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chriss sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Son rushes Chriss and presses him up against the cage.
Chriss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chriss prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Chriss manages to pull guard.
Chriss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Son tries to pass.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Son trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Son trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chriss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Son (0) vs (2) Chriss
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Son looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Son is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Son (2) vs (2) Chriss
Son wants to pass the guard but Chriss is keeping the position.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Son wants to pass the guard but Chriss is keeping the position.
Chriss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chriss is controlling Son's posture.
Son preventing the sweep.
Chriss is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Son trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Chriss 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: Son (2) vs (4) Chriss
Chriss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Chriss is working for a submission of some sort.
Chriss controlling the pace. #T5#
Son is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chriss is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Son tries to roll over but Chriss keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Chriss tries to pass to full mount but Son defends it.
Chriss trying to control the pace. #T6#
Chriss's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Son looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Son (2) vs (7) Chriss
Son tries to reverse the position but Chriss maintains control.#T7#
Chriss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Son is desperately trying to improve his position but Chriss has a good base and remains in mount.
Son 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: Son (2) vs (10) Chriss
Chriss trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Son preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chriss.
What can Son do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Chriss wants to control but Son is keeping busy.
Son wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chriss is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Son is defending well though. Chriss let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Chriss working for a choke but Son is defending well. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a choke but Son is defending well. #T9#
Son manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chriss's guard. Nice work there by Son.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Son (4) vs (10) Chriss
Chriss is trying to keep Son in close.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Son has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10##SUB2#
Chriss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Son passes Chriss's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chriss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Son advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Son (7) vs (10) Chriss#T11#
Chriss manages to get back to half guard.
Son is looking to advance position but Chriss won't allow it.
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chriss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Son's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Son's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Son (7) vs (14) Chriss#SUB2#
Son defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chriss's arms. #SUB2#
Chriss has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Son has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Chriss has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Son has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T12##SUB2#
Chriss looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Son taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
In his post fight interview, Marquis Chriss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
King tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Shalit in a clinch.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalit just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
King has Shalit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. King pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shalit tumbling to the mat - King dives into Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) King
King trying to move into half guard but instead Shalit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) King
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit won't allow King to sweep him here.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Shalit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is controlling Shalit's posture.
Shalit wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King trying to control the position.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King looking for subs off his back but Shalit has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Shalit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) King
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King is controlling an arm, preventing Shalit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King trying to control here.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King wants to improve his position but instead Shalit has moved into half guard.
King tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T4#
King is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shalit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) King
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King stops Shalit from passing to mount.
King tries to control but Shalit manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (11) vs (2) King
I really don't envy King right now.
#SUB#
Shalit tightening his grip on King, looking for the choke.
Shalit is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Shalit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shalit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (11) vs (4) King#T5#
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shalit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shalit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (13) vs (4) King
Shalit is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
King wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
#T6#
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.#SUB#
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Shalit wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Shalit trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shalit pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (16) vs (4) King
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King 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: Shalit (19) vs (4) King#SUB#
King defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him. #T8#
King is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shalit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
King tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
Shalit trying to control momentarily.
King tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
King prevents Shalit from getting a body triangle.#T9#
King is in bad spot here.
King trying to control but not successfully.
Shalit keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
King trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him. #T10##SUB#
King is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shalit gets his way!
Shalit is riding his opponent, not letting King buck him off.
I really don't envy King right now.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King won't allow Shalit to pass to mount. #T11#
King trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (22) vs (4) King
Shalit wants to control but instead King manages to regain half guard.
King wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
Shalit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King 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.#SUB#
Shalit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.
Shalit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (25) vs (4) King
King is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
King keeps trying to improve his position.
King regains half guard.
King trying to control but Shalit postures up.
King trying to get back to full guard but Shalit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (28) vs (4) King
King is squirming around, avoiding Shalit's attempts to control the action. #T14#
King reaches up to try and control the position but Shalit seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! King rolls and tries to escape and now Shalit has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (31) vs (4) King
King wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Shalit is looking for the choke from the back position but King is controlling his hands well.
King turns into Shalit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (31) vs (6) King#SUB#
Shalit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
Elazar Shalit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pardi has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pardi keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass. #T1#
Pardi is controlling Penn's posture.
Pardi working a defensive guard here.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Pardi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pardi is keeping the position for now.
Penn stands and throws Pardi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (0) vs (5) Penn#SUB2#
Penn tries for a kimura but Pardi is defending well.
Penn tries to advance to mount but Pardi denies him. #T3##SUB2#
Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pardi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Pardi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pardi has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi'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.
Pardi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (0) vs (7) Penn
Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape.
Penn fails to move to back control.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Penn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pardi has worked his arm free - good work by Pardi!
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Pardi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Penn swings around for an armbar but Pardi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (7) Penn
Pardi slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Pardi's back. He's all about the action.
Penn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pardi is one step ahead there.
Pardi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn keeping full guard, as Pardi tries to pass. #T9#
Pardi stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Pardi wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn wants to hit a sweep here but Pardi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (5) vs (7) Penn
Penn tries to hold on but Pardi postures up.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Pardi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Penn is holding on tight.
Penn wants to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.
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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn can't escape the position.
Pardi trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn stops Pardi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Pardi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pardi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Pardi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (8) vs (7) Penn
Penn trying to control the hands but Pardi won't let him.
Pardi has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Penn is keeping busy.
Penn tries to break free.
Pardi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Penn can't escape the position.
#T13#
Penn is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pardi controlling the positon.
Pardi controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
Pardi trying to control momentarily.
Pardi keeps control of the position as Penn tries to break free.
#T14#
Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pardi.
Penn rolls, trying to escape but Pardi keeps control of the position.
Penn trying to control but not successfully.
Pardi wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn tries to roll but Pardi sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Pardi gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Kristof Pardi retains his super heavyweight title! |
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