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SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Harvey gets caught napping as Robinson dives in and scores a takedown. Harvey manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Harvey
Harvey 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harvey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Harvey
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harvey is one step ahead there.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Harvey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harvey pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Martial Arts NY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson won't allow Harvey to pass to mount. #T1#
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Harvey is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Harvey prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harvey controlling the action here.
Robinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard but Harvey has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (5) Harvey
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Harvey maintains control.
Harvey controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Harvey has hold of Robinson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Robinson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Harvey controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harvey looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
Robinson wants to control but Harvey is having none of it.#T4#
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harvey trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Harvey prevents Robinson from getting the reversal.
Robinson wants to hold on but Harvey pushes him away.#SUB2#
Harvey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Robinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T5#
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harvey trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Harvey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Harvey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robinson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (2) vs (8) Harvey
Robinson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harvey.
#SUB2#
Robinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
Harvey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robinson doesn't escape.
Harvey gets his hands free as Robinson looks to control. #SUB2#
Harvey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robinson just trying to survive but Harvey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Robinson is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Robinson right now.
#SUB2#
Robinson showing good submission defense here.
Harvey is not going to allow Robinson to sit and survive in this position.
Harvey wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Harvey gets his hands free as Robinson looks to control. #T8#
Robinson rolls, trying to escape but Harvey keeps control of the position.
Harvey trying to control.
Robinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Harvey gets his hands free.
Robinson tries to roll but Harvey sticks to his back.
Harvey trying to control momentarily.
Robinson tries to escape the position.
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.
Robinson tries to roll but Harvey sticks to his back.
#T9#
Harvey struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harvey is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Harvey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harvey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (8) Harvey
Robinson trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (10) Harvey
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harvey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Harvey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Harvey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Harvey is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
Robinson wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harvey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Harvey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson gets full guard.#T14#
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sershurrapal tries for a takedown but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sykov (4) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sershurrapal prevents Sykov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov laying and praying for a moment but Sershurrapal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sykov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sershurrapal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sershurrapal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position. #T2#
Sykov trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Sykov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sykov wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #T5#
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov controlling from the top position.
Sykov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sykov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sershurrapal as he works his way to full guard.
#T6#
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sershurrapal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sershurrapal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (2) Sershurrapal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Sykov working for submissions but it's allowed Sershurrapal to get to half guard.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping busy.
#T8#
Sykov is controlling Sershurrapal's trapped leg to prevent Sershurrapal from advancing to side control.
Sershurrapal is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sershurrapal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sershurrapal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sershurrapal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up. #T10#
Sykov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sykov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Sykov tries to roll over but Sershurrapal keeps him under control.
Sershurrapal stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sykov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sershurrapal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sershurrapal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sykov is not content to let Sershurrapal control the position.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Sershurrapal works to advance to full mount. Sykov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (4) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Sykov tries to hold on but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal is looking to work his way around to Sykov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sykov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sershurrapal has a good base and remains in mount.
Sershurrapal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sykov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (4) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Sykov wants to escape the position.
Sykov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sershurrapal's guard. Nice work there by Sykov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (10) Sershurrapal#T14#
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal wins on points by 10 to 6.
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Giljegiljaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orozco was covering up waiting for the punch and Giljegiljaw finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is pulling down on Giljegiljaw's head to control his posture.
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.
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Giljegiljaw is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Giljegiljaw stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position. #T2#
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Giljegiljaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Orozco seems keen to control Giljegiljaw's posture.
Orozco 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#
Giljegiljaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giljegiljaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orozco pulls Giljegiljaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Giljegiljaw from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Giljegiljaw content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to control the position here. #T7#
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco controls Giljegiljaw momentarily but Giljegiljaw frees himself. #T8#
Giljegiljaw being controlled here momentarily.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Giljegiljaw tries to pass.
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giljegiljaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Giljegiljaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giljegiljaw trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco 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.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Giljegiljaw passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as Giljegiljaw sits in half guard.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Orozco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orozco. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (0) Orozco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Giljegiljaw tries to control but Orozco wriggling away.
Giljegiljaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Giljegiljaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orozco is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?#T14#
Orozco keeping control of the position.
Orozco tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Giljegiljaw advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wahlstroem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuningas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to get back to full guard but Wahlstroem takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Wahlstroem can't control as he wanted to and Kuningas manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Wahlstroem controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuningas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuningas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuningas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuningas is defending well. Wahlstroem quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuningas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wahlstroem celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai tries to buck Gabenagus off but Gabenagus is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chai prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount. #SUB#
Gabenagus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai 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.
Chai controlling the position for now.#T1#
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
Gabenagus is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Gabenagus stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Gabenagus defends it easily.
Chai controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself. #T2#
Gabenagus is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position.
Gabenagus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai seems keen to control Gabenagus's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Gabenagus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Chai 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.
Gabenagus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Chai keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Chai looking to control.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Gabenagus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is pulling down on Gabenagus's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabenagus, at least for the moment.
Gabenagus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabenagus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gabenagus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Gabenagus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Further stalling from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Gabenagus postures up.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Gabenagus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Chai trying to control the position.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Gabenagus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (2) Chai
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully. #T9#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gabenagus controls the pace.
Chai has control of Gabenagus's left arm, preventing Gabenagus from doing any damage.
Gabenagus won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Gabenagus looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (4) Chai
Gabenagus managing to control the position. #T10#
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus is working hard here to advance position.
Chai passes Gabenagus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (7) Chai
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gabenagus regains half guard.
Gabenagus moves into full guard.
#T11#
Gabenagus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (7) Chai
Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabenagus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is trying to control the position but Gabenagus postures up.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Gabenagus has passed into half guard.
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T13#
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus trying to control the pace.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kinkead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berendas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinkead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Berendas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kinkead is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berendas to the mat. Berendas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Kinkead#SUB#
Berendas pushes a forearm under Kinkead's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kinkead is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 11 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Takeshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Vilmat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Vilmat#T1#
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Vilmat postures up.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Vilmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vilmat.
Takeshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Vilmat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Vilmat laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Vilmat eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vilmat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vilmat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Vilmat#SUB#
Takeshi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vilmat with him. Vilmat is trying to defend but Takeshi has an arm under the chin now! Vilmat grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 11 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascoigne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Chai has Gascoigne up against the cage in a clinch.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gascoigne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gascoigne 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 Chai gets his way!
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Gascoigne buck him off.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Chai is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gascoigne with him. Gascoigne is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Gascoigne grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw shoots in but Grandall avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Shaw gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (0) vs (2) Shaw
Grandall is not content to let Shaw control the position.#SUB#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw is taking a breather. Grandall 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.
Grandall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grandall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall gets full guard.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Grandall has his feet on Shaw's thighs here. He's pushed Shaw off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shaw screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Helvig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Helvig ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ottke has hold of one of Helvig's legs. Helvig is fighting the takedown attempt but Ottke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Ottke
Helvig pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Ottke
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Helvig controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig advances to half guard. #T2#
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (4) Ottke#T5#
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig managing to control the position.
Helvig 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.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
Ottke trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Helvig looking to control but Ottke passes into half guard.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Ottke postures up.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Let's hope that Ottke 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.
Helvig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Ottke prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) Ottke
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (2) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Ottke is trying to control but Helvig is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ottke looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (2) vs (13) Ottke
Helvig tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
#T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Ottke gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Helvig is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Helvig 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 Ottke gets his way!
Helvig is really stuck here.
#T13#
Ottke tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.
Helvig is keeping busy.
Ottke not allowing Helvig to control his hands.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Helvig trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Helvig is in bad spot here.
Ottke controlling from the back.
Helvig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig is keeping busy.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helvig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, 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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