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SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Denari pushes him off.#TD2#
Denari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carvalho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Denari
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho trying to control the position here.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping 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.
Denari is still trying to improve position.
Denari advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Denari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Denari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denari.
Denari works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (0) vs (5) Denari
Denari is staying tight to Carvalho's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2##SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho stops Denari from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denari tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denari trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away. #SUB2#
Denari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carvalho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Denari's guard! Nice work there by Carvalho! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (5) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (7) Denari
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Carvalho has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (4) vs (7) Denari
Denari is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a triangle here but Carvalho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (7) vs (7) Denari#T7#
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carvalho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (7) vs (11) Denari#SUB2#
Denari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a choke. Carvalho gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Carvalho manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (9) vs (11) Denari
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Denari wants to hit a sweep here but Carvalho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denari there! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (11) Denari#T8##SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Denari turns into him and now he's in Carvalho's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (12) vs (13) Denari
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (16) Denari
Carvalho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (12) vs (18) Denari#SUB2#
Denari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Denari controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Carvalho has given up his back here. Will Denari look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carvalho (12) vs (21) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari working for a choke but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari looking to break Carvalho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carvalho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T10##SUB2#
Denari is persistently looking for the submission but Carvalho is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Denari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carvalho is defending well though. Denari let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Denari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11##SUB2#
Carvalho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Denari has got one arm under Carvalho's chin. This could be trouble... Carvalho trying to control the other hand but Denari gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Carvalho has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmodium Denari!
A very excited looking Desmodium Denari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Charles Carvalho spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Giljegiljaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw
Well, if Giljegiljaw 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.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hageman wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping busy.
Giljegiljaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Let's hope that Giljegiljaw 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
Giljegiljaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Giljegiljaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Giljegiljaw wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time.
Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Giljegiljaw controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Hageman tries to hold on but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Giljegiljaw controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Hageman is trying to reverse the position but instead Giljegiljaw has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (8) Giljegiljaw
Hageman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
It looks like Giljegiljaw 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.#T9##SUB2#
Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Giljegiljaw. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Giljegiljaw.#T11#
Hageman just trying to survive but Giljegiljaw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hageman tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is cranking Hageman's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hageman! He's tightened the choke and Hageman is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiroki Giljegiljaw! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Caceres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Caceres has Gro Ulfimph pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Caceres pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gro Ulfimph tumbling to the mat - Caceres dives into Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Caceres preventing the sweep.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gro Ulfimph trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gro Ulfimph actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caceres seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gro Ulfimph has recovered full guard.
Gro Ulfimph working a defensive guard here.
Caceres passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Caceres jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (11) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gro Ulfimph has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (13) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
Caceres takes Gro Ulfimph's back. Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (16) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gro Ulfimph has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Caceres working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB#
Caceres is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gro Ulfimph is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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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 5 wins and 3 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Viera closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Van Der Sloot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Viera
Viera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Sloot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Viera
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viera 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.
Viera trying to control but Van Der Sloot is working from the bottom.
Viera is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #T1#
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Viera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Der Sloot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Der Sloot has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (4) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Sloot defends easily.
Van Der Sloot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
Viera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Sloot is one step ahead there.
Van Der Sloot is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Van Der Sloot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Sloot works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Sloot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viera is looking to control Van Der Sloot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viera avoid being mounted?
Viera moves into full guard.
Viera is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Van Der Sloot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Sloot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Der Sloot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Viera for as long as he can get away with.
Viera is trying to control the position but Van Der Sloot postures up. #T5#
Van Der Sloot sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Van Der Sloot pushes his legs off easily.
Van Der Sloot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Viera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Sloot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Van Der Sloot pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully.
Van Der Sloot 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. #T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Van Der Sloot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Viera has his feet on Van Der Sloot's thighs here. He's pushed Van Der Sloot 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! Van Der Sloot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milton Viera! |
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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 7 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Idaho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melia napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Idaho
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Idaho keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Idaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Melia is defending well. #T1#
Idaho has knee on belly momentarily but Melia bucks him off and regains half guard.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Melia won't allow it.
Idaho works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (7) Idaho
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Idaho has control of Melia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Melia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Melia is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Idaho goes for an armbar but Melia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Melia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.#SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (9) Idaho#T3#
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idaho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (9) Idaho#SUB#
Melia drops back looking for a leg! Idaho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Idaho manages to kick Melia off! Melia jumps back into Idaho's guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Melia is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Melia not doing much here.
#T4##SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Idaho is defending well.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Idaho regains half guard.#SUB#
Melia is working for a kimura but Idaho is defending it quite comfortably.
Idaho gets full guard.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia won't allow Idaho to sweep him here.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melia passes into half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Idaho's guard.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Melia seems content to control.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Idaho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melia prevents Idaho from improving his position.#T7#
Melia wants to take a breather but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Idaho looks winded!
Well, if Melia 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.
#SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
#T9#
Idaho moves into full guard.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Melia wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho being controlled here, momentarily. #T10##SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Melia 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. #SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idaho won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Melia moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idaho has given up his back. Will we see Melia going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (16) vs (9) Idaho#T12#
Idaho is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Melia looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Idaho taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Melia! |
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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 10 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg pushes Gabenagus up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gabenagus after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has Gabenagus pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabenagus has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#T1#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soderberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (0) Gabenagus#T2#
Gabenagus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Soderberg looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus 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.#T4#
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg controlling the action here. #T5#
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Gabenagus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Gabenagus is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position. #T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soderberg is tapping! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gascoigne tries to sprawl but Shaw drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw stalling.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Shaw content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks 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.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
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 mount his opponent but Gascoigne defends it.
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shaw.
Yet more stalling tactics from Shaw.#T2#
Shaw is thwarting Gascoigne's attempts to control the position.
Shaw is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Shaw controlling the pace. #T3#
Shaw is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.#T4#
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Gascoigne wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is continuing to stall.#T5#
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascoigne won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Gascoigne controlling the position well.
Shaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascoigne is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaw from advancing position.
Shaw content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Gascoigne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the position well.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T7#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascoigne keeps working. #T8#
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The adventures of Shaw the control monster continue. Boring.
Gascoigne trying to control here.
Gascoigne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw stalling. #T10#
Shaw is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascoigne won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Shaw is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.#T11#
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne is controlling Shaw's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it. #T13#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Well,Gascoigne is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Shaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw 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. #T14#
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascoigne 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 Gascoigne keeps moving.
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.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 2 to 0.
Danny Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyao tries to clinch but Gerbandi moves out of range.
Gerbandi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miyao. #TD2#
Gerbandi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miyao is trying to keep an underhook but Gerbandi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Miyao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi is looking to pass Miyao's guard but actually Miyao recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyao 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
Miyao wants to improve his position but instead Gerbandi has moved into half guard.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (5) Gerbandi#T3#
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyao being controlled for a moment.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miyao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gerbandi's guard! Nice work there by Miyao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is controlling Miyao's posture.#T5#
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but instead Miyao has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Gerbandi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyao is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gerbandi is looking to sweep but instead, Miyao has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Miyao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Miyao postures up.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyao defends it easily.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Gerbandi sneaks back into half guard.
Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi controlling the position well.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Miyao won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #T11#
Gerbandi is controlling Miyao's posture.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (7) Gerbandi
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Gerbandi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyao regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Miyao is working away.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyao wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Miyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is pressing down on Miyao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyao is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Dani Gerbandi 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Octavio shoots in and bounces Thumb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Thumb
Octavio controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Octavio won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thumb there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Thumb
Octavio trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Octavio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Octavio is working away from the top position though.
Thumb is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Octavio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (5) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Octavio's body.
#SUB2#
Thumb tightening his grip on Octavio, looking for the choke. #T3#
Octavio wants to escape the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Octavio rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Octavio trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
Thumb is trying to control but Octavio is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thumb tries to control but Octavio wriggling away. #T4#
Octavio is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb trying to control but Octavio is having none of it. #T6#
Octavio tries to hold on but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Octavio stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Thumb jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Octavio is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Octavio and Thumb has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thumb tries to move to full mount but Octavio actually manages to regain half guard. #T7#
Thumb prevents Octavio from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Octavio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage.
Octavio controlling the position well.
Octavio tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Octavio regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Octavio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Octavio looking to control.
Thumb stays in close to Octavio's body and controls the position.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Octavio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Thumb won't allow Octavio to sweep him here.
Octavio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (7) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Octavio has moved into half guard.
Thumb is pressing down on Octavio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Octavio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Octavio works his way back into a safe position though.
Octavio looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is trying to keep Octavio in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Thumb 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.
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Octavio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Octavio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thumb there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (10) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Octavio maintains control.#T12#
Octavio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb wants to control but Octavio is having none of it.
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb tries to hold on but Octavio pushes him away. #T13#
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Octavio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (13) vs (4) Thumb
Octavio has control of an arm but Thumb manages to advance to Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (13) vs (8) Thumb#SUB2#
Octavio won't enjoy being in this position. Thumb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Octavio is tapping - it's over boys! Thumb picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Hunt is staying tight to Gaul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gaul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Hunt prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
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.#T2#
It looks like Hunt 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.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaul wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gaul 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.
Gaul wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (10) Hunt
Gaul is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gaul is not content to let Hunt control the position. #T4#
Gaul is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (0) vs (12) Hunt
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Gaul tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaul is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Gaul tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Gaul trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (15) Hunt#T8#
Hunt prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.#T11#
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Gaul wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T13#
Hunt trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 15 to 0.
Post fight, Mike Hunt stared into the camera and said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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