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SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gyatso Tsering!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsering tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Tsering's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (0) Tsering
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsering swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsering keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tsering has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsering keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall pushes down on Tsering's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsering is refusing to be controlled, as Marshall sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Marshall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marshall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (5) vs (0) Tsering
Tsering gets back to half guard.
Marshall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (8) vs (0) Tsering
Marshall takes Tsering's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tsering is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (11) vs (0) Tsering
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsering wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Marshall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tsering is doing well to defend. Marshall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tsering is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall! |
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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; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hanz Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wagner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagner. #CL#
Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wagner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanz Wagner.
Wagner tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
#TD#
Snake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wagner is trying to keep an underhook but Snake manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Wagner won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Snake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Wagner#T1#
Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wagner tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Wagner looks winded!
Snake wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Snake wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Wagner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (0) Wagner
Snake controlling from the back.
Will Snake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Snake looking for the choke from the back.
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Wagner tries to buck him off.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Snake controlling the positon.
Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB#
Wagner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Snake biding his time, controlling Wagner.
Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wagner trying to control but Snake postures up.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. #T5#
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wagner looking for submissions off his back.
Snake uses his free foot to push down on Wagner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wagner. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (11) vs (0) Wagner
Snake wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Wagner tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Wagner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Wagner keeps trying to improve his position.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape.
Wagner is trying to escape the mount.
Snake controlling the pace for now.
Wagner tries to hold on but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. #T8#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wagner for as long as he can get away with.
Wagner has given up his back. Will we see Snake going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (14) vs (0) Wagner#SUB#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wagner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snake biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9##SUB#
Snake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
Wagner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Snake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Wagner wants to escape the position.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Wagner buck him off.
Wagner is keeping busy.
Snake not allowing Wagner to control his hands.
Wagner staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control. #T11#
Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wagner.
Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Wagner right now.
Wagner trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #SUB#
Wagner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wagner.#T12#
Snake'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.#SUB#
Snake working for a choke but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner is keeping busy.
#T13#
Wagner tries to escape the position.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wagner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (17) vs (0) Wagner#T14#
Wagner wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wagner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wagner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (20) vs (0) Wagner
Snake controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Vellitis keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vellitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to hold Vellitis in close to prevent damage but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vellitis sits in half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vellitis trying to control the pace. #T1#
Vellitis wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Vellitis 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.
Vellitis postures up.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Vellitis from controlling successfully.
Vellitis sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vellitis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vellitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position. #T3#
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Vellitis has passed into half guard.
Vellitis wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Vellitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vellitis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vellitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vieira's legs.
Vellitis taking a breather here.
Vieira wants to control but Vellitis postures up.
Vellitis 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 Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Vellitis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vellitis is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Vellitis controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Vellitis has hold of Vieira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vieira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vellitis cranks the arm and Vieira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vieira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 6 wins and 6 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marston circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Marston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Marston
Wahlstroem trying to control but Marston postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Marston 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but Marston manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Marston
Wahlstroem is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Marston content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wahlstroem rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (0) vs (8) Marston
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wahlstroem wants to control his opponent's hands but Marston gets his hands free.
Marston biding his time, controlling Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Wahlstroem buck him off.
Wahlstroem just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Marston#T2#
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wahlstroem 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: Wahlstroem (2) vs (10) Marston#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (13) Marston
Marston controlling the position from side mount.
Wahlstroem holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Wahlstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wahlstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Wahlstroem is trying to control Marston's posture but Marston avoids it.
Wahlstroem looks to move to half guard but instead Marston has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (2) vs (15) Marston#T4#
Wahlstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahlstroem regains half guard.
Marston is controlling the pace.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for subs from the bottom but Marston mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (18) Marston
Wahlstroem looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (2) vs (21) Marston
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Marston gets his hands free as Wahlstroem looks to control.
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Marston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marston controls the position.
Wahlstroem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Wahlstroem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Marston
Marston trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wahlstroem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Wahlstroem is proving a slippery customer.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marston's guard.
Marston is holding on to half guard well.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is pressing down on Wahlstroem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Marston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wahlstroem controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is pushing down on Marston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marston is fighting to maintain full guard but Wahlstroem has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Wahlstroem has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions off his back.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.#T9#
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Wahlstroem won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #T10#
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (23) Marston
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marston escapes and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (26) Marston
Marston controlling from side mount.
Wahlstroem 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.
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Marston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a sweep but Marston has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (4) vs (28) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wahlstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T12#
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (4) vs (31) Marston
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Wahlstroem tries to buck him off.
Wahlstroem is really stuck here.
Wahlstroem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
#T13#
Marston not allowing Wahlstroem to control his hands.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wahlstroem trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Wahlstroem tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Marston just sinks the hooks in.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 31 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sarinnen is trying to pull guard but Miyao has him pressed against the cage.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Miyao gets control of Sarinnen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sarinnen trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sarinnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sarinnen won't allow Miyao to sweep him here. #T1#
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (2) Miyao
Sarinnen has Miyao pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Sarinnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Miyao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarinnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyao has managed to get both his arms back between Sarinnen's legs - danger averted.
Miyao forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sarinnen is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Sarinnen tries to get to full guard but Miyao has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Miyao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarinnen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sarinnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sarinnen is looking to improve his position.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Sarinnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sarinnen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (5) Miyao
Sarinnen tries to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Sarinnen working to try and regain half guard.
Miyao tries to control but Sarinnen wriggling away.
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sarinnen tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sarinnen 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.#SUB#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyao.
Sarinnen is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Miyao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarinnen gets full guard.#SUB#
Miyao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyao advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (8) Miyao#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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 Sarinnen has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Miyao!
A relieved looking Paulo Miyao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Strakapoud.#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Strakapoud to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Shaw 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.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
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.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shaw keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is in trouble now - Strakapoud has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (3) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.
Strakapoud controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Shaw has given up his back. Will we see Strakapoud going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud doesn't have the hooks in and Shaw manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (2) Shaw
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strakapoud holds on and takes a little breather.
Shaw content to stall in guard here.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (5) Shaw
Strakapoud being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Strakapoud tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position.
Shaw trying to control the position but Strakapoud is working away.
Shaw taking a breather here.
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (6) vs (7) Shaw
Shaw controlling his opponent. #T6#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Shaw 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.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strakapoud wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away. #T7#
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Shaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaw trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strakapoud wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from getting the reversal.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (10) Shaw
Shaw just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shaw is looking to control Strakapoud but Strakapoud is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shaw is trying to stick to Strakapoud's back but Strakapoud is turning into Shaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strakapoud. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (10) Shaw
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaw 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.#T9#
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard. #T10#
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (12) Shaw
Shaw trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Shaw won't allow Strakapoud to sweep him here. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud controlling the position.
Strakapoud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud is controlling Shaw's posture.#T12#
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw 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.
It looks like Shaw 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.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (15) Shaw
Strakapoud manages to get back to half guard.
Shaw passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (18) Shaw
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Shaw controlling his opponent. #T13#
Shaw tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 18 to 8.
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 11 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cap moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Chai is working for takedown but Cap is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Cap has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chai is trying to keep an underhook but Cap manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Cap
Cap is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cap trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cap slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Cap#SUB#
Chai working for the choke.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai gets his hands free as Cap looks to control.
Cap turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Cap
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cap works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Cap is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Cap 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.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cap is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Cap
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai gets full guard.#T4#
Cap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cap content to control rather than advance.
Chai tries to roll over but Cap keeps him under control.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (7) Cap
Cap trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Cap defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms. #SUB#
Chai looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Chai avoiding Cap 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Cap, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cap trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Cap right now.
Cap tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai wants to control the pace but Cap is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Cap wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cap is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (9) Cap
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7##SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is trying to keep Cap in close.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T8#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Cap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cap forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Cap works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (12) Cap
Cap working away.
Cap tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cap wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T10#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cap just content to control the position.
Cap wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Cap gets to mount! Chai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (14) Cap
Chai tries to lock up and control but Cap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cap swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chai is now in Cap's guard. A big mistake from Cap there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (14) Cap
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cap is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving. #T12#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Cap is trying to keep Chai in close.
#SUB#
Chai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cap has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (16) Cap
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (16) Cap
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Cap has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Cap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but Cap pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cap is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (18) Cap
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cap defends it easily.#T14##SUB#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Cap defends easily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Chai working a defensive guard but Cap manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (21) Cap
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 21 to 12. |
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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 9 wins and 12 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks feints and as Thumb raises his hands in defense, Sticks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Thumb#SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sticks has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb won't allow Sticks to sweep him here.
Sticks working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Sticks keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Thumb pushes his legs off easily.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Thumb keeps trying to improve his position.
Sticks trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sticks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (5) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sticks, who protects the arm well.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Sticks denies him. #SUB2#
Thumb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sticks is trying to control Thumb's posture but Thumb avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thumb wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Thumb is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
Sticks wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sticks tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T5#
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sticks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thumb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sticks trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it. #SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thumb is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Thumb works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb controlling from mount.
Sticks has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (11) Thumb
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Thumb trying to control momentarily.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
Thumb has good solid back control here.
Sticks surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Sticks has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sticks tries to escape the position.
Thumb avoiding Sticks 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip. #T9#
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thumb controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Thumb is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks is trying to break free.
Good control from Thumb.#SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Thumb gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control. #T10#
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Sticks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Thumb is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sticks is defending well though. Thumb let's go of the attempt for now.
Sticks tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sticks trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Thumb controls the action.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Sticks fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sticks wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free. #T12#
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Sticks is defending well.
Sticks trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sticks is keeping busy.
#T13#
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off. #SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Sticks is defending well.
Thumb is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (11) Thumb
Sticks wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T14#
Sticks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sticks 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.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Sticks defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Thom Thumb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Helvig's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Solo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Helvig is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage. #T1#
Solo 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.
Helvig has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Solo 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.
Helvig pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig controlling the position.
Solo is looking to pass into half guard but Helvig pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helvig is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Solo
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Helvig 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.
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Solo trying to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.#T6#
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig'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.
Solo is controlling Helvig's posture.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there. #T8#
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
Helvig won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet. #T10#
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo 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: Helvig (2) vs (4) Solo
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
Helvig tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T13#
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Helvig looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo postures up.
Solo trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig continues to hold on tight.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Hand Solo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Berendas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet. #T1#
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Hunt in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Berendas 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: Hunt (2) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Berendas 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.
#T3#
Hunt tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Berendas is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt 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.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Berendas 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.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Hunt has control of Berendas's left arm, preventing Berendas from doing any damage.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T6#
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt 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: Hunt (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T7#
Berendas is still trying to improve position.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berendas holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Well, if Hunt 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.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hunt is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Hunt prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas holds on for dear life, controlling Hunt's posture momentarily. #T10#
Berendas tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Berendas is controlling Hunt's trapped leg to prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Berendas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T13#
Berendas sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T14#
Berendas trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Mike Hunt took some time post fight to say the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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