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SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Franklin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) Franklin#SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Harris wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (0) Franklin
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin prevents Harris from moving into mount. #T1#
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Harris is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin is not content to let Harris control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franklin defends it well.
Franklin trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin trying to get back to full guard but Harris takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (8) vs (0) Franklin#T4#
Harris wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Franklin has worked his arm free - good work by Franklin!
Franklin looking for a sweep but Harris has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (10) vs (0) Franklin
Harris is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Franklin is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Harris pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now.
Franklin wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Franklin tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now. #T8#
Franklin is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Franklin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Harris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Franklin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Franklin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Franklin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (13) vs (4) Franklin#T9##SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harris prevents Franklin from moving into mount. #T10#
Harris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Franklin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (13) vs (6) Franklin
Harris tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it. #T11#
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris is just holding on here. Franklin manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (9) Franklin
Harris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franklin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin gets his hands free as Harris looks to control.
Harris turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin controlling Harris's posture.
Franklin trying to control the position.
#T12#
Harris 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.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Franklin reverses the position - he's now on top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (14) Franklin
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 15 to 14. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hageman.
Brees drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.#CL#
Hageman closes the distance and pushes Brees back into the cage.
Brees fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brees gets underhooks to prevent Hageman's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Brees has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hageman regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Brees
Hageman controls Brees momentarily but Brees frees himself.
Brees sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brees wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Brees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Hageman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hageman, not yet.
Brees sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brees passes Hageman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Brees is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hageman sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Brees wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Brees is controlling well.
Brees content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Brees is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
Brees is taking a breather. Hageman 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.#T3#
It looks like Brees might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brees is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brees wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brees passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Brees#T4#
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Brees's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Brees goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Brees#SUB2#
Hageman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brees has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hageman is looking to defend but Brees has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hageman! Brees pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hageman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Brees! |
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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 3 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wellington drives through and clinches with Grov against the cage.
Grov goes for a takedown attempt but Wellington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Grov moves into the clinch successfully.
Grov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wellington smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliss Grov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Wellington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (0) vs (4) Wellington
Wellington tries to advance to mount but Grov denies him.
Wellington working away.#SUB2#
Wellington is trying to get an arm triangle but Grov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wellington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grov struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Wellington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wellington's best efforts.
Grov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wellington manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (7) Wellington
Grov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Wellington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grov shrugs it off.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Wellington wants to finish this one by submission but Grov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wellington. #T2#
Wellington wants to take Grov's back but he can't do it this time.
Grov is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Wellington working for a submission but Grov is keeping him at bay.
Wellington mounts Grov! Really nice guard pass there!
Grov tries to improve his position but instead Wellington has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grov (0) vs (10) Wellington
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wellington is persistently looking for the submission but Grov is defending it well.
Wellington gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Grov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wellington looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Wellington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grov tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wellington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grov is defending well though. Wellington let's go of the attempt for now.
Grov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Grov tries to control the position but Wellington now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grov (0) vs (13) Wellington#SUB2#
Wellington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Grov tries to escape but Wellington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Wellington gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Wellington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grov is defending well though. Wellington let's go of the attempt for now.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wellington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wellington pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Wellington prevents Grov from improving his position.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov won't allow Wellington to pass to mount.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is taking a breather. Grov 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.#SUB2#
Wellington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T6##SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wellington wants to control but Grov is keeping him busy.
Grov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wellington tries to pass to full mount but Grov defends it. #T7##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wellington is trying for a kimura here. Grov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wellington wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Wellington! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Itinya gets caught napping as Sershurrapal dives in and scores a takedown. Itinya manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (0) Itinya
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sershurrapal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal controlling from the top position. #T1#
Itinya pulls Sershurrapal in close to prevent any damage.
Sershurrapal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Itinya wants to sweep here but Sershurrapal controlling him for the moment.
Sershurrapal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sershurrapal is looking to pass into half guard but Itinya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Itinya is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here.
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.#T3#
Itinya is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (5) Itinya#T4#
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sershurrapal is holding Itinya down, trying to stall.
Sershurrapal tries to improve position but can't.
Sershurrapal is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Sershurrapal denies him.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Itinya happy to just control the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Itinya postures up.#T7#
Itinya wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itinya trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away.
Itinya taking a break here but Sershurrapal is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Itinya stalling.
Itinya is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Itinya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position.
Itinya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Sershurrapal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely.
Itinya controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itinya content just to control the position here. #T12#
Itinya looking to control but Sershurrapal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Itinya wants to control the action but instead Sershurrapal gets a body lock and reverses into Itinya's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (8) Itinya
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya has his hands on Sershurrapal's head, controlling the position.
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Itinya 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.
Itinya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Itinya trying to control the position.
Itinya seems keen to control Sershurrapal's posture.
Itinya wants to control but Sershurrapal passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 8 to 4.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Idaho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalla is trying to defend but Idaho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is pressing down on Kalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalla is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Idaho is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
Kalla gets back to full guard.
Kalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Kalla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalla (4) vs (2) Idaho
Kalla wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalla has a good base and remains in mount.
Idaho 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.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Kalla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
We've been hearing that Kalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Kalla's attempts to control the action.
Idaho regains half guard.
Kalla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Kalla maintains control.#SUB#
Kalla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idaho is surviving well by controlling Kalla's body position as best he can.
Kalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho is looking to improve his position but Kalla isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kalla working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Idaho can't escape the position.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Idaho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Idaho moves into full guard.
Kalla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for subs off his back but Kalla has passed one foot through into half guard.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
Idaho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Kalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalla is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalla has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho tries to roll over but Kalla keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Kalla tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalla. #SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Kalla defends easily.
Idaho looking for a sweep. Not yet Idaho, not yet. #T8##SUB#
Kalla 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.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Kalla tries to pass.
Idaho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kalla has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (10) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Kalla has control of the leg.
Kalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (13) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Kalla working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Kalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard.
Kalla prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalla wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position. #T11##SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idaho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Idaho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pykky Kalla! |
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Undercard bout
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farquharson shoots in but Majere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majere stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Majere drives through with a takedown into Farquharson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Majere
Farquharson trying to control the position here.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Majere postures up.
Farquharson is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (5) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson prevents Majere from taking his back.#SUB2#
Majere is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Farquharson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Farquharson shrugs it off.
Farquharson's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Farquharson has given up his back here. Will Majere look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (0) vs (8) Majere#T2##SUB2#
Farquharson has hold of Majere's leg, trying to break free but it's let Majere lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Farquharson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Majere throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denubis Majere!
Our winner, Denubis Majere, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Soderberg is not content to let Grandall control the position.
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Grandall from advancing position. #T1#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Grandall's head to control him but Grandall postures up.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg controlling the position well. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandall being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Soderberg trying to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg is holding on to half guard well.
Grandall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T4#
Soderberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grandall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soderberg has picked Grandall up and slammed him! Grandall can't keep hold of the triangle and Soderberg manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Soderberg#T5#
Soderberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall regains half guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall moves into full guard.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Grandall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (8) Soderberg
Grandall tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg controls the position.#T8#
Grandall prevents Soderberg from moving into mount.
Grandall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grandall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soderberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg is trying to control. Grandall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Grandall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg not doing much here.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Grandall is defending well.
Grandall is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T11#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Grandall defends it.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Grandall wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is pressing down on Grandall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grandall is holding on for now.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 11 to 2.
Krister Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Elvul (4) vs (0) Marden
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden is trying to get back to half guard.
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.#T1#
Marden manages to get back to half guard.
Elvul controlling the action here.
Elvul prevents Marden from improving his position.
Elvul passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (7) vs (0) Marden
Elvul fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elvul looking to control but Marden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Elvul controlling his opponent. #T4#
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elvul content just to control the position here.
Elvul trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Elvul mounts Marden! Really nice guard pass there! #T5#
Elvul tries to control but Marden wriggling away.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Elvul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marden has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marden! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (7) vs (2) Marden#T6#
Marden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvul wants to improve his position but instead Marden has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Marden trying to work for an americana but Elvul has managed to regain full guard.
#T7#
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Elvul controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Marden trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Marden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden 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.
Let's hope that Marden 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.#T8#
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Elvul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.#SUB#
Marden content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Elvul has locked up a guillotine! Elvul's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marden is holding on here and Elvul must be using up a lot of energy. Marden has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Elvul gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dreynos Elvul!
A very excited looking Dreynos Elvul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus shoots in but no luck this time.
Doe goes for a double leg but Maximus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximus continues to drive forward.
Doe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Maximus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maximus is in Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Doe
Doe wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Doe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doe has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Doe has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Doe is looking to sweep but instead, Maximus has passed into half guard.
Doe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is thwarting Doe's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe gets back to full guard.
Doe seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Doe is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
Doe has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Doe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Maximus slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Maximus prevents Doe from improving his position.
Doe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position. #T7#
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Doe wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus not doing much here.
#T8#
Maximus prevents Doe from improving his position.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus is looking to stall here but Doe recovers full guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus continues to hold on tight.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Doe has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doe is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T11#
Doe wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus'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.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Doe
Doe being controlled for a moment.
Doe struggling a bit here.
Doe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Doe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doe for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Maximus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Doe
Doe is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Maximus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Alexander Maximus, 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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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 19 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Darkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Darkins. Darkins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Darkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkins fails with the takedown.
Darrell Darkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (0) vs (2) Shaw
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw forces his way into half guard.
Shaw wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy. #T1#
Darkins wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Darkins is controlling Shaw's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaw is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins gets full guard.
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Shaw not doing much here.
Shaw prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Darkins gets full guard.
Darkins 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.
Darkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Darkins 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.#T3#
Shaw trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaw advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (0) vs (5) Shaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins is looking for a sweep.
Darkins manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Darkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Darkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
Shaw passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (0) vs (8) Shaw
Darkins can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Shaw working for a guillotine from mount but Darkins is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Darkins tries to improve his position but Shaw has taken his back! Shaw has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Darkins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shaw pushes Darkins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leopold Shaw!
Leopold Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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