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SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa instigates a clinch.
Zofewa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vellitis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zofewa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vellitis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zofewa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vellitis after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus Vellitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Zofewa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vellitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Vellitis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zofewa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to improve position but can't.
Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Vellitis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Vellitis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vellitis is aware though and is defending well.
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vellitis is looking to advance position but Zofewa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Zofewa#T2#
Zofewa avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.
Vellitis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vellitis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (6) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vellitis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Vellitis defends easily.
Zofewa wants to improve his position but instead Vellitis has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vellitis to get the leverage.
Zofewa is controlling Vellitis's trapped leg to prevent Vellitis from advancing to side control.
Vellitis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (9) vs (4) Zofewa
Vellitis controlling his opponent.
Vellitis wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (12) vs (4) Zofewa#SUB#
Vellitis looking to break Zofewa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zofewa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Zofewa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to defend against the choke here but Vellitis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vellitis Tightens the hold and Zofewa taps out furiously! Vellitis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; August Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lucas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches CleaPain napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucas (4) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain is looking to regain half guard here but Lucas keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
CleaPain holds on to Lucas's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Lucas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucas swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lucas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (4) vs (2) CleaPain#T1#
Lucas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Lucas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (6) vs (2) CleaPain
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass. #T2#
Lucas is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas won't allow CleaPain to sweep him here.
CleaPain has Lucas pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Lucas has gone for a leg lock! CleaPain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (6) vs (4) CleaPain#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
CleaPain preventing the sweep.
Lucas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (8) vs (4) CleaPain#T4##SUB#
Lucas has gone for a leg lock! CleaPain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (8) vs (6) CleaPain
Lucas looking to control.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Lucas slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (10) vs (6) CleaPain
CleaPain controlling the position.
Lucas looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Lucas is looking to pass into half guard but CleaPain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now CleaPain is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (10) vs (8) CleaPain#SUB2#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Lucas slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (12) vs (8) CleaPain
Lucas trying to move into half guard but instead CleaPain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (12) vs (10) CleaPain
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Lucas is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
Lucas keeping full guard, as CleaPain tries to pass.
Lucas controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
CleaPain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (12) vs (13) CleaPain#T7#
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
CleaPain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
CleaPain working away.#T8#
Lucas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lucas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked CleaPain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucas (16) vs (13) CleaPain
Lucas is trying to stick to CleaPain's back but CleaPain is turning into Lucas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lucas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by CleaPain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (16) vs (15) CleaPain
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (18) vs (15) CleaPain
CleaPain is controlling Lucas's posture.#SUB#
Lucas 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.
CleaPain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Lucas is looking to pass into half guard but CleaPain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now CleaPain is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (18) vs (17) CleaPain
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas looking to control.
#T10##SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Lucas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucas manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Lucas's guard. #SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Lucas 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: Lucas (20) vs (17) CleaPain
CleaPain moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lucas 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.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
CleaPain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (20) vs (19) CleaPain
Lucas 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: Lucas (22) vs (19) CleaPain#SUB#
Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
CleaPain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
CleaPain is concentrating on defense, preventing Lucas from advancing position. #SUB#
Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CleaPain is positioning himself well to prevent Lucas advancing to mount. #T14#
CleaPain is trying to control but can't.
CleaPain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lucas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (25) vs (19) CleaPain#SUB#
Lucas has control of CleaPain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and CleaPain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now CleaPain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (25) vs (21) CleaPain
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas takes the fight on points by 25 to 21. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 25 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondiou goes for a double leg but Hageman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hageman continues to drive forward.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hageman clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Mondiou pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mondiou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondiou 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondiou is retaining full guard.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB#
Hageman 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.
Hageman won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here. #T1#
Mondiou trying to control the position.
Mondiou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hageman defends well.#SUB#
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondiou keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Hageman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mondiou controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mondiou pushes a forearm under Hageman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hageman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kalla pulls guard effortlessly.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chai has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Chai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla! |
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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lascombe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marston avoids it really well and circles away.
Lascombe fails with a takedown attempt.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from Lascombe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinand Lascombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lascombe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Lascombe misses with a takedown attempt - Marston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Lascombe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marston swivels and escapes.#CL#
Lascombe moves into range and clinches up with Marston.#TD2#
Marston has hold of one of Lascombe's legs. Lascombe is fighting the takedown attempt but Marston gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Marston won't allow Lascombe to sweep him here.
Lascombe is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Marston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lascombe controlling Marston's posture. #SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.
Lascombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lascombe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marston manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (2) Marston
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Marston 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lascombe is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Marston is looking for a triangle but Lascombe pushes his legs off easily.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lascombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (4) Marston#SUB#
Lascombe has an active guard here but Marston has managed to pass into half guard.
Marston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Lascombe has a hand on Marston's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marston takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (2) vs (7) Marston
Lascombe tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Lascombe tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Lascombe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lascombe wants to get back to full guard but Marston has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here. #T6#
Lascombe is trying to escape the mount.
Lascombe is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (2) vs (13) Marston
Lascombe breaks Marston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (13) Marston
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lascombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (15) Marston
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #T7#
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lascombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lascombe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lascombe tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston controlling the action here.#T8#
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Lascombe gets full guard.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a triangle but Marston pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lascombe working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
Lascombe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marston controls the pace.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lascombe looking to control.
Marston preventing the sweep. #T10#
Lascombe is trying to keep Marston in close.
#SUB#
Lascombe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lascombe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (6) vs (15) Marston
Lascombe preventing the sweep.
Marston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lascombe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marston has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (6) vs (17) Marston#T11#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lascombe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (6) vs (20) Marston
Lascombe tries to buck Marston off but Marston is having none of it.
Marston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lascombe tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position. #T12#
Lascombe wants to control but Marston postures up.
Marston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lascombe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lascombe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lascombe is working hard here to advance position.
Lascombe wants to control but Marston postures up.
You can see the frustration on Lascombe's face as Marston controls the position.
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Marston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lascombe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lascombe (6) vs (22) Marston
Lascombe tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (6) vs (25) Marston
Marston has the hooks in. Lascombe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lascombe is breathing heavily.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lascombe doesn't escape.
Marston controlling well, preventing Lascombe from escaping the position.
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Lascombe buck him off. #T14#
Marston controlling well, preventing Lascombe from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.
Lascombe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marston controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lascombe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 25 to 6. |
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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 6 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sarinnen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mesquita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sarinnen has his hands clasped together but Mesquita extends and breaks Sarinnen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Mesquita! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Strakapoud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strakapoud lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud 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.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud stays in close to Chancel's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chancel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Strakapoud is looking to pass Chancel's guard but actually Chancel recovers to full guard. #T2#
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Strakapoud pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Strakapoud 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.
Chancel moves into full guard.
Strakapoud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Chancel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Strakapoud seems content to control.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.#T4#
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Chancel is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Strakapoud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Strakapoud
Chancel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Chancel is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Chancel won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.#T6#
Chancel is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #SUB2#
Strakapoud wants to work for an arm triangle but Chancel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Chancel is looking to control Strakapoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Strakapoud moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (11) Strakapoud
Strakapoud taking a breather here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Chancel is working away.
Chancel is letting Strakapoud control him for a moment. #T8#
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strakapoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.
Chancel has his hands clasped together around Strakapoud's back. He's all about the action.
Chancel gets full guard.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chancel looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chancel has his foot on Strakapoud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strakapoud works his way back into a safe position though.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (14) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chancel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strakapoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #T10#
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chancel reverses the position - he's now on top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (14) Strakapoud
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Strakapoud has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strakapoud managing to control the position.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel content to stall in guard here.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.#T11#
Strakapoud controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strakapoud pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel stays in close to Strakapoud's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strakapoud is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (16) Strakapoud
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.#T12#
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Chancel is trying to control the position but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #SUB#
Chancel working for a triangle but Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Chancel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (19) Strakapoud
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Strakapoud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao is looking to clinch but Idaho is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Idaho has closed the distance and engaged Miyao in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Idaho 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.#TD2#
Idaho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Idaho manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyao (0) vs (4) Idaho
Miyao stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2#
Idaho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyao tries to bench press Idaho off him but Idaho keeps the position. #SUB2#
Idaho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Idaho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao stops Idaho from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miyao, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Miyao is defending well. #T1#
Miyao is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Idaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Idaho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miyao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Idaho but great work by Miyao. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyao (4) vs (4) Idaho
Idaho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (4) vs (6) Idaho
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Miyao is defending the position. #SUB2#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyao sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Miyao manages to get to full guard.
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Idaho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyao! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (4) vs (9) Idaho
Miyao tries to hold on but Idaho pushes him away. #SUB2#
Idaho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miyao is now in Idaho's guard. A big mistake from Idaho there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (6) vs (9) Idaho
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyao passes into half guard.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
Miyao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Idaho's guard.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyao uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (9) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho tries to bench press Miyao off him but Miyao keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyao's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Miyao! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Idaho has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Miyao!
Paulo Miyao 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Totemo as he avoids it easily.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Totemo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laulhere fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Totemo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laulhere was covering up waiting for the punch and Totemo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Totemo
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Totemo controls the pace.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass. #T2#
Laulhere is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Totemo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Totemo is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Totemo trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totemo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Laulhere is trying to control Totemo 's posture but Totemo avoids it. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
Totemo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laulhere's legs.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
Laulhere postures up.
#T7#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laulhere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Totemo is working away.
Laulhere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo 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.
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Totemo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laulhere has passed into half guard!
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo gets full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T11#
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Laulhere passes into half guard.
#T12#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Totemo wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (0) vs (2) Bar#SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (0) vs (5) Bar
Pushkin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pushkin trying to control from the bottom.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar not doing much here.
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Pushkin is positioning himself well to prevent Bar advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin wants to control but Bar is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Bar seems content to control.
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Pushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin manages to get to full guard.
Bar won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Pushkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Pushkin pulls Bar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pushkin controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Pushkin looking to control.
#SUB#
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pushkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bar has picked Pushkin up and slammed him! Pushkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Bar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (0) vs (8) Bar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Bar has control of an arm but Pushkin manages to advance to Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pushkin (4) vs (8) Bar
Bar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
Bar 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.
Pushkin avoiding Bar 's attempts to control his hands.
Pushkin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.#SUB#
Bar 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 Pushkin gets his way!
#T4#
Pushkin 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.
Bar is keeping busy.
Pushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin controls the action.
Bar can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bar for a finish. #T5##SUB#
Pushkin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bar's chin but Bar turns very nicely into Pushkin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (4) vs (10) Bar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pushkin looking to control.
Bar trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bar has managed to get both his arms back between Pushkin's legs - danger averted.
Pushkin looking to control but Bar passes into half guard.
#T6#
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pushkin trying to control here.
#SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pushkin wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
#T7#
Pushkin is trying to control but Bar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (13) Bar
Pushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pushkin tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pushkin tries to reverse the position but Bar maintains control.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Pushkin wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Pushkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.
Bar is looking to work his way around to Pushkin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pushkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar trying to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Pushkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Pushkin 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.
Bar prevents Pushkin from improving his position.
Pushkin is looking to control Bar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pushkin avoid being mounted?#T10##SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bar won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Pushkin wants to sweep but Bar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (16) Bar#T11#
Pushkin regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Bar seems content to control.
Let's hope that Bar 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.
Bar wants to free his trapped foot but Pushkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pushkin wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Bar prevents Pushkin from improving his position.
Bar content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (4) vs (19) Bar
Pushkin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Pushkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bar tries for a kimura but Pushkin is defending well.
Pushkin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (4) vs (21) Bar
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkin wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.#T14#
Pushkin working to try and regain half guard.
Bar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pushkin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (4) vs (24) Bar
Pushkin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pushkin trying to control the hands but Bar won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 24 to 4. Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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