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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Zak Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Charles Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carvalho takes the fight into the clinch.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Carvalho has clasped his hands together around Young's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Young (0) vs (4) Carvalho
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho controls the position.
Carvalho wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Carvalho advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Young (0) vs (6) Carvalho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Carvalho fails to move to back control.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho prevents Young from getting the reversal.
Young stops Carvalho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Carvalho moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Young (0) vs (9) Carvalho
Carvalho avoiding Young 's attempts to control his hands.
Young rolls, trying to escape but Carvalho keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Young looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Young knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Young for a finish.
Young trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Carvalho wants to control but Young is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Young is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Young trying to control the hands but Carvalho breaks the grip. #T3#
Young manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carvalho's guard. Nice work there by Young.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (9) Carvalho
Young trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carvalho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (11) Carvalho
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Young looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young is concentrating on defense, preventing Carvalho from advancing position. #T5#
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Carvalho sits in half guard.
Carvalho looks winded!
Young is controlling Carvalho's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Young wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Young is working hard here to advance position.
Young desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T6#
Carvalho trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Carvalho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.#T7#
Carvalho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvalho is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.
Young desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Young is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Carvalho has latched onto it... Big trouble! Carvalho pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Young is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Carvalho!
In his post fight interview, Charles Carvalho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 5 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camoran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grov leaves Camoran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raven Camoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camoran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Camoran.
Camoran goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov is looking to clinch but Camoran is avoiding it.
Grov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camoran goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov tries to clinch but Camoran is having none of it.
Grov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camoran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camoran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camoran. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (0) vs (4) Camoran
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camoran working away.
Camoran is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camoran happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Grov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grov is working hard here to advance position.
Camoran tries to move to mount but Grov blocks the move with his legs.
Camoran trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Camoran is taking a breather. Grov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camoran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Grov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is defending well. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Camoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Camoran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran is trying to control the action in half guard but Grov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grov trying to hold on to Camoran's head to control him but Camoran postures up.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran is trying to control the action in half guard but Grov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camoran controlling the action here.
Camoran is trying to control. Grov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Camoran 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.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard.
Camoran prevents Grov from improving his position.
Grov is not content to let Camoran control the position.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camoran is pressing down on Grov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grov is holding on for now.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.
Camoran is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but Camoran has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is defending well. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camoran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camoran wants to pass to mount but Grov is defending the position. #T8#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is not content to let Camoran control the position.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Grov tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Camoran trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camoran trying to control the pace.
Grov wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy.
Camoran is taking a breather. Grov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran controlling the action here. #T11#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camoran not doing much here.
Camoran passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (7) Camoran
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov is letting Camoran control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Camoran 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.
Camoran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Camoran controls the position from side control.
Camoran trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
Camoran taking a breather here.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.
Grov wants to control but Camoran postures up.
Camoran happy to just control the position for now.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camoran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Camoran works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (10) Camoran
Camoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grov 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.
Camoran trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov gets full guard.
Grov is trying to control the position but Camoran postures up. #SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully. #T14#
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camoran is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camoran is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.
Grov looking for a sweep. Not yet Grov, not yet.
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camoran wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Raven Camoran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 38 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Drelas.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drelas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas content to stall in guard here.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Drelas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (3) vs (0) Mason
Drelas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mason! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (5) vs (0) Mason
Drelas controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason holds on for dear life.
Drelas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1##SUB#
Drelas working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Drelas wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drelas has hold of Mason's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mason manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Drelas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (5) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#T2#
Drelas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drelas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Drelas has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drelas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (7) vs (2) Mason
Drelas forces his way into half guard.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drelas is working away from the top position though.
Drelas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Drelas postures up.
Drelas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drelas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (10) vs (4) Mason#T5#
Drelas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drelas is adopting a defensive guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Drelas is retaining full guard.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (7) Mason
Drelas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drelas is controlling Mason's trapped leg to prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T6#
Mason is thwarting Drelas's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason trying to control the action but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Mason wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving.
Drelas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (12) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to half guard.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well.
Drelas trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Drelas seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Drelas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (15) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (17) vs (7) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the mount but Drelas keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (20) vs (7) Mason
Mason trying to control the hands but Drelas won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Mason is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Drelas has locked on a rear naked choke here! Mason is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
A victorious Thervam Drelas 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 10 wins and 5 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyao as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Miyao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Miyao jumps guard.
Miyao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wahlstroem. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem#T1##SUB#
Miyao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyao has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (7) vs (0) Wahlstroem
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Miyao avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (10) vs (0) Wahlstroem
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyao keeps control of the position as Wahlstroem tries to break free.
Miyao controls the action.
Wahlstroem turns into Miyao and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (10) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T3#
Wahlstroem trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Wahlstroem is proving a slippery customer.
Miyao wants to control but Wahlstroem passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem 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.
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Wahlstroem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Miyao is defending against the submission attempts here by Wahlstroem.
Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
Miyao is looking to sweep but instead, Wahlstroem has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyao is just riding it out for now. Wahlstroem eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Miyao is pressing down on Wahlstroem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wahlstroem works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyao defends it well.
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Wahlstroem takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyao is not content to let Wahlstroem control the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura here but Miyao manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wahlstroem's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (12) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Miyao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem working a defensive guard here.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem has an active guard here but Miyao has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyao is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is still trying to improve position.
Wahlstroem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Miyao moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wahlstroem. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (15) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Miyao advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (17) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#T9#
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miyao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (20) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Miyao controlling from the full mount.
Wahlstroem is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Miyao looking to control but Wahlstroem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Miyao maintains control.
Wahlstroem has given up his back here. Will Miyao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (23) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to escape the position.
Miyao wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Miyao sticks to his back.
Miyao is looking to control Wahlstroem but Wahlstroem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Wahlstroem trying to control the hands but Miyao breaks the grip.
Miyao has the hooks in. Wahlstroem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wahlstroem prevents Miyao from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Wahlstroem right now.
#SUB#
Miyao looking for the choke from the back.
Wahlstroem trying to control the hands but Miyao breaks the grip. #SUB#
Miyao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wahlstroem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wahlstroem for a finish.
Wahlstroem prevents Miyao from getting a body triangle.#T12#
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyao wants to take Wahlstroem's back here but Wahlstroem is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyao has a good base and remains in mount.
Wahlstroem has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (26) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T13#
Wahlstroem is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Miyao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Miyao let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyao has the hooks in. Wahlstroem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wahlstroem wants to escape the position.
Miyao is not going to allow Wahlstroem to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Miyao has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wahlstroem turns into Miyao and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (26) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Joao Miyao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Kim tries for a takedown but Silalahi manages to get underhooks.
Silalahi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kim has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silalahi is trying to keep an underhook but Kim manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kim
Silalahi keeping control of the position.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi trying to control here.
Silalahi gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Silalahi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silalahi actively working from the bottom here.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi has a hand on Kim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (5) Kim
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silalahi is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Kim has control of Silalahi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silalahi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silalahi is looking to get to half guard.
Silalahi 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.#T3#
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.
Silalahi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (8) Kim
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away. #T4#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (0) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi staying busy and making it hard for Kim to control.
Silalahi wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
#T5#
Silalahi is working hard here to advance position.
Kim biding his time, controlling Silalahi.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
I would not like to be Silalahi right now.
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
Kim trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Kim manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Silalahi right now.
Kim not allowing Silalahi to control his hands. #T7#
Silalahi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kim controls the action.
Despite being in a bad position, Silalahi is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Silalahi breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (11) Kim
Kim keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Silalahi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kim pulls Silalahi in close to prevent any damage.
Silalahi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T10#
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim wants to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi staying calm.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T11#
Silalahi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kim is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB#
Silalahi swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (5) vs (13) Kim#SUB#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim postures up.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (16) Kim#T13#
Silalahi is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling from side mount. #T14#
Kim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
What's Silalahi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silalahi (5) vs (18) Kim
Silalahi can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 18 to 5.
A very excited looking Harry Kim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 11 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Viera has closed the distance and engaged Kuningas in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kuningas tightens his grip and picks Viera up, before dumping him to the ground. Viera manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viera controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuningas passes into half guard.
Viera wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuningas pulls his head out easily.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but Viera defending well.
Kuningas is trying to control. Viera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Kuningas pushes down on Viera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
Viera gets full guard.#T3#
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
Viera wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Viera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuningas has passed into half guard!
Viera won't allow Kuningas to pass to mount.
Kuningas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Kuningas looking to improve position, pressing down on Viera's thigh with his hand. Viera seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kuningas paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kuningas's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Viera picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San tries to keep at a distance but Edison has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
San is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edison can't fight it off and eventually San manages to take the fight to the floor. Edison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Edison
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Edison keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
San passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
San passes into half guard.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edison's guard. #SUB#
San is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for San to get the leverage.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions off his back.
Edison tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg.
Edison won't allow San to pass to mount.
Edison wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Edison is not content to let San control the position.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Edison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Edison
Edison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed San's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Edison#T3##SUB2#
Edison has control of San's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and San regains control of the situation pretty easily.
San working to try and regain half guard.
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.#SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
Edison trying to pass the guard but San defending well. #SUB2#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edison moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Edison
San gets back to half guard.#T4#
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison being controlled here momentarily.
Edison pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Edison is working for a kimura here but San manages to reverse the position and he's now in Edison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (8) Edison
San wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.#T5#
San preventing the sweep.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Edison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (10) Edison
Edison is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but San defends it. #T6#
San is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (13) Edison
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Edison is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. San is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. San flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Edison anticipates the leg and manages to get behind San and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Edison slips an arm under San chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Edison has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Edison is squeezing on San like an anaconda would it's prey. San fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Addy Edison! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Berendas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strakapoud to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strakapoud trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Berendas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strakapoud is aware though and is defending well.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Strakapoud trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud stays in close to Berendas's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
A lull in the action here as Strakapoud stalls from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T3#
Strakapoud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berendas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Berendas controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strakapoud regains half guard.#T4#
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strakapoud has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is trying to control but can't.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.#T5#
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud prevents Berendas from taking his back.
Strakapoud is just holding on here. Berendas manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (11) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Berendas keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Berendas manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Strakapoud breaks Berendas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (11) vs (7) Strakapoud#SUB#
Strakapoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strakapoud has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berendas is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Strakapoud stalling. #T7#
It looks like Strakapoud might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Berendas won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (10) Strakapoud
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Strakapoud maintains control.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strakapoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (13) Strakapoud
Berendas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Strakapoud trying to control the pace.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud content to control rather than advance.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Berendas 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.#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Strakapoud stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T11#
Berendas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berendas reverses the position - he's now on top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (13) vs (13) Strakapoud
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Strakapoud looking to control.
Strakapoud 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: Berendas (13) vs (15) Strakapoud
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Berendas 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 Strakapoud has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Berendas is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud trying to control the pace.
Strakapoud is continuing to stall.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (13) vs (18) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14##SUB2#
Strakapoud is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berendas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Berendas regains half guard.#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 18 to 13. |
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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 16 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gerbandi as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Gerbandi gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Gerbandi#T2#
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt mounts Gerbandi! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gerbandi 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: Hunt (7) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerbandi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Gerbandi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Gerbandi prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T7#
Hunt won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hunt doesn't defend quickly enough and Gerbandi has managed to lock this one up! Can Hunt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gerbandi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Bar
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bar prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall keeping hold of Bar's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall wants to control but Bar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Bar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T1#
Hall tries to buck Bar off but Bar is having none of it.
Hall isn't going anywhere.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Bar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.
Bar is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hall is controlling Bar's trapped leg to prevent Bar from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall gets back to full guard.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Hall pulls Bar in to control the position. #T4#
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Bar
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bar is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now. #T6#
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Bar from advancing position.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (11) Bar
Bar content just to control the position here.
Hall holds on to Bar as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bar prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall trying to control but Bar postures up.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (11) Bar
Bar can't escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Bar looks to control.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T9#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall gets his hands free as Bar looks to control.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bar for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Hall continues to stall.#T11#
Bar trying to control but not successfully.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Bar tries to buck him off.
Bar is trying to break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Bar. #T12#
Bar is trying to break free.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.
Bar can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T13#
Hall controlling well, preventing Bar from escaping the position.
Bar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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