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SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (0) vs (2) Denari
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.#SUB#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Denari drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Denari off! Denari jumps back into Pereira's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is looking to advance position but Pereira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (4) vs (2) Denari#SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira. #T1##SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira.
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Pereira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Denari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Denari manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (7) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pereira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira fails to take his opponent's back.
Pereira controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Pereira wants to finish this one by submission but Denari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pereira. #SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.#SUB#
Pereira has control of Denari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Denari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it. #SUB#
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Denari tries to improve his position but instead Pereira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (10) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Denari turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (10) vs (4) Denari
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Denari trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Pereira has his foot on Denari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denari works his way back into a safe position though.
Pereira controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Denari pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira is trying to keep Denari in close.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pereira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Denari should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pereira has tightened it up now! Denari should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Pereira! |
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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 6 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Engine circles away.
Engine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carrington closes the distance and clinches up with Engine, looking for a takedown. Carrington pushes Engine against the cage but Engine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Engine's waist but Engine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrington off to one side.
Thomas Engine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Carrington.
Carrington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engine defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Engine. No joy for Carrington on that attempt. #TD2#
Carrington looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Carrington
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carrington trying to control from Engine's half guard. Engine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Engine has Carrington pulled in close to control his posture.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard. #T2#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Engine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Carrington
Engine sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Engine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engine has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Engine stays in close to Carrington's body and controls the position.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carrington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Carrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Engine wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Engine content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Carrington has locked up a guillotine! Carrington's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Engine is holding on here and Carrington must be using up a lot of energy. Engine has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Carrington gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
San has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Viera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Viera (0) vs (4) San
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Viera is defending it well.
#SUB2#
San has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Viera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
San is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (4) San
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from San.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
San keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera preventing the sweep.
San wants to hit a sweep here but Viera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for San there! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (4) San#T1#
San is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Viera controlling from the full mount.
San tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.#SUB#
Viera working for a guillotine from mount but San is in no mood to give up.
San is squirming around, avoiding Viera's attempts to control the action.
Viera is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Viera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, San has managed to escape the submission attempt.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Viera has a good base and remains in mount.
San 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San trying to control here.
San is not content to let Viera control the position.
Viera prevents San from improving his position.
Viera is trying to control. San wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
San is looking for a sweep. Viera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
San wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera won't allow San to sweep him here. #T4#
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Viera trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera passes into half guard. #T5#
San moves into full guard.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (5) vs (6) San
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera looking to control.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6##SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (9) San
San advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (5) vs (11) San
Viera can't escape the position.
San tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Viera is looking to get to half guard.
Viera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (7) vs (11) San#T7##SUB2#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Viera 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.
Viera wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (10) vs (11) San
San is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Viera is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (12) vs (11) San
San regains half guard.
Viera works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (15) vs (11) San#SUB#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San, who protects the arm well.
Viera tries to advance to mount but can't.
San gets back to half guard.
San tries to get to full guard but Viera has control of the leg. #T9#
San wants to get back to full guard but Viera has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (18) vs (11) San
San sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
San is looking to improve his position.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but San defends it.
Viera controlling the pace. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
San tries to roll over but Viera keeps him under control.#SUB#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Viera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. San tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Viera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milton Viera! |
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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 14 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nutz quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is taking a breather. Nutz 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.#T1##SUB#
Hunt 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.
Hunt stalling.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T2#
Nutz wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Nutz
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Hunt prevents Nutz from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Nutz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt'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.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Nutz is in no mood to give up. #T5#
Nutz is controlling an arm, preventing Hunt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Nutz is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Nutz is still trying to improve position.
Hunt tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Nutz tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (8) vs (0) Nutz#SUB#
Hunt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Hunt working for a choke but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Hunt working for the choke. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Nutz can't escape the position.
Hunt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hunt working for a choke but Nutz is defending well.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Nutz from escaping the position.
Nutz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
#SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Nutz is defending it well.
#SUB#
Nutz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hunt gets his way!
Nutz trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks. #T10##SUB#
Hunt looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hunt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nutz trying to control the hands but Hunt won't let him.
Hunt controlling from the back.#SUB#
Hunt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Good control from Hunt.#SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hunt tightening his grip on Nutz, looking for the choke.
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Hunt biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nutz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13##SUB#
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.#T14#
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 31 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnett tries to clinch but Ozymandias is having none of it. #TD2#
Barnett tries to sprawl but Ozymandias drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Barnett regains half guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ozymandias wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position. #T1#
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (8) Ozymandias
Barnett wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent. #T2#
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Ozymandias fails to take his opponent's back.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Ozymandias tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (8) Ozymandias
Barnett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ozymandias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (10) Ozymandias
Barnett 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: Barnett (4) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Ozymandias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barnett 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#
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well. #SUB#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ozymandias sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozymandias is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Ozymandias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias controlling Barnett's posture.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (12) Ozymandias#T8##SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Ozymandias defends easily.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnett controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself. #T10#
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ozymandias advances to half guard. #T11#
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well. #SUB#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozymandias pulls his head out easily.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (12) Ozymandias
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (9) vs (12) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Ozymandias is defending well. #T13#
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Ozymandias is looking to reverse the position.
Barnett taking a break here but Ozymandias is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozymandias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#T14#
Barnett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (12) Ozymandias
Barnett fails to advance to Ozymandias's back.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Ozymandias 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnett takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Quinn Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 20 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cahute.
Cahute shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
Melia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Melia gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Melia
Cahute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cahute struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Cahute gets his hands free as Melia looks to control. #SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cahute trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Cahute. #T2##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Melia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Melia for a finish.
Melia trying to control the hands but Cahute won't let him.
Melia breaks Cahute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Melia
Cahute is pulling down on Melia's head to control his posture.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia pulls Cahute in close to prevent any damage.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Cahute content to stall in guard here.
Melia keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #T4#
Cahute sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melia 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: Cahute (6) vs (6) Melia
Melia prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melia wants to take a breather but Cahute is having none of it. #T5#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melia is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Melia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Melia is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Melia is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
Melia wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Melia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Cahute defends it.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away. #T9#
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Cahute tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Cahute gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cahute manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Cahute in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (6) Melia
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (8) Melia
Melia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (11) Melia
Cahute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melia's best efforts.
Melia trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it. #T11#
Melia is just content to waste time from the top position. Cahute takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cahute 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.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Cahute pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (14) Melia#T14#
Cahute doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Melia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Melia is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vilmat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vilmat manages to circle out of the way.
Vilmat shoots and misses #CL#
and Edison moves into the clinch.#TD#
Edison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vilmat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilmat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edison keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass. #T1#
Vilmat preventing the sweep.
Vilmat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edison manages to get to full guard.
Edison is trying to control the position but Vilmat postures up.
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison controls Vilmat momentarily but Vilmat frees himself.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Edison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a triangle but Vilmat pushes his legs off easily.
Vilmat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
Vilmat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edison looking to control.
Edison looking for a sweep. Not yet Edison, not yet.
Edison controls Vilmat momentarily but Vilmat frees himself.
Edison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Edison 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: Edison (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat won't allow Edison to pass to mount.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edison postures up.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilmat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Edison passes into half guard.
Vilmat trying to control but Edison postures up.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Edison trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Edison pushing down on Vilmat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Edison seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
Vilmat is staying active underneath Edison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions off his back.
Vilmat keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vilmat is pulling down on Edison's head. It's preventing any offense from Edison, at least for the moment.
Edison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edison passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vilmat! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edison passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (8) vs (0) Vilmat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Vilmat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (8) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9##SUB#
Vilmat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edison has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat pulls Edison in close to his closed guard and prevents Edison from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat is trying to hold Edison in close to prevent damage but Edison has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Edison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vilmat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edison wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Edison wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Edison moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edison wants to control but Vilmat is keeping him busy. #T12#
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Edison is looking to take a break and control but Vilmat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Vilmat is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (13) vs (6) Vilmat
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working for the choke.
Vilmat controlling well, preventing Edison from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for the choke from the back.
Vilmat is looking to control Edison but Edison is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Edison is in a bad position with Vilmat working for a choke. Edison manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (15) vs (6) Vilmat
Vilmat looks winded!
Edison slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Edison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well.
#SUB#
Edison 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.
Edison stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 15 to 6. |
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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 6 wins and 7 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaw lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wahlstroem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shaw 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.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Shaw is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it.
Shaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ironbound MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
Wahlstroem holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Shaw wants to free his trapped foot but Wahlstroem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
#T3#
Wahlstroem is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Wahlstroem is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Shaw
Shaw fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Shaw wants to take Wahlstroem's back but he can't do it this time.
Shaw moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (0) vs (8) Shaw#T5##SUB2#
Shaw looking for the RNC.
Wahlstroem prevents Shaw from getting a body triangle.
Shaw 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) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (10) Shaw
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Shaw works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw content to control rather than advance.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Shaw trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw is trying to control. Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wahlstroem is looking to get back to full guard here but Shaw has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (13) Shaw
Shaw tries to advance to mount but Wahlstroem denies him.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (13) Shaw#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wahlstroem passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (7) vs (13) Shaw#T10##SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shaw has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shaw! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (7) vs (15) Shaw#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shaw has passed into half guard!
#T11##SUB2#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wahlstroem is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Shaw stalling.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but can't.
#T12##SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending well.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Shaw is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Shaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wahlstroem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wahlstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Wahlstroem is breathing heavily.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Shaw pushes down on Wahlstroem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Shaw 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.
#SUB2#
Shaw is working for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shaw seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 15 to 7.
A relieved looking Leopold Shaw 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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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 12 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silalahi can't fight it off and eventually Kyng manages to take the fight to the floor. Silalahi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet. #SUB#
Silalahi has his feet on Kyng's thighs here. He's pushed Kyng off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kyng screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raja Silalahi!
A less than humble Raja Silalahi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 15 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it. #SUB2#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Bar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Hlervu looking for a sweep but Bar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (7) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hlervu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bar controlling from the full mount.
Hlervu working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hlervu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bar is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Bar is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hlervu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bar content to control rather than advance.
Bar is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Bar is thwarting Hlervu's attempts to control the position.
Bar wants to free his trapped foot but Hlervu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB2#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for subs from the bottom but Bar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (10) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar tries to control but Hlervu wriggling away.
Bar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hlervu to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (13) vs (0) Hlervu#T8#
Bar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hlervu's body.
Bar controlling well, preventing Hlervu from escaping the position.
What can Hlervu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Bar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Hlervu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bar tightening his grip on Hlervu, looking for the choke.
Hlervu tries to roll but Bar sticks to his back.
#T10#
Bar keeps control of the position easily here as Hlervu tries to buck him off.
Bar is trying to control but Hlervu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
Bar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape. #T11#
Hlervu is working to get back to half guard.
Hlervu tries to control the position but Bar now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (16) vs (0) Hlervu
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.
Hlervu breaks Bar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (16) vs (2) Hlervu#T12#
Hlervu trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Hlervu advances to half guard.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Bar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu is just content to waste time from the top position. Bar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bar is controlling Hlervu's posture.#T14#
Bar continues to stall.
Hlervu is looking to pass into half guard but Bar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (18) vs (2) Hlervu
Bar 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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