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SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jake Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynch (0) vs (4) Dunn
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Dunn staying calm.
Lynch controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn trying to control the position but Lynch is working away. #T1#
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Lynch is not content to let Dunn control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Dunn is staying tight to Lynch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lynch tries to buck Dunn off but Dunn is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dunn stalling. #T3#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dunn is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Dunn is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Lynch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dunn seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lynch looking to control.
#T5#
Lynch working a defensive guard but Dunn passes into half guard.
Lynch is pressing down on Dunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (2) vs (4) Dunn
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet.
Dunn looks winded!#T6#
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Dunn is keeping the position.
Lynch controlling from the top position.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (5) vs (4) Dunn#SUB#
Lynch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dunn is trying to escape and Lynch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dunn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lynch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alec Lynch! |
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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 9 wins and 28 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Typus Typhoon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Typhoon gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch.
Typhoon gets underhooks to prevent Hageman's takedown attempt.
Hageman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hageman prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hageman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hageman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Typhoon trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Typhoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Typhoon trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Typhoon preventing the sweep.
Hageman trying to control the position here.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Typhoon from controlling successfully.
Typhoon stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T2#
Typhoon trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Typhoon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hageman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
Typhoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Typhoon won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Typhoon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Typhoon wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T4#
Typhoon stands and throws Hageman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (3) Typhoon#SUB2#
Typhoon is working to tighten his grip on Hageman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hageman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Typhoon is really squeezing tight and eventually Hageman passes out! Typhoon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Typus Typhoon! |
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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 0 wins and 12 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero clinches up with Kuningas and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Marrero turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marrero (4) vs (0) Kuningas
Marrero taking a break here but Kuningas is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is looking to control Marrero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuningas avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuningas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Marrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marrero works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Kuningas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kuningas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marrero uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (7) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura but Kuningas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marrero to get the leverage. #SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position. #T2#
Marrero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (10) vs (0) Kuningas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marrero trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas won't allow Marrero to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Marrero trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas trying to control the position.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kuningas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marrero's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (10) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas advances to half guard.
Marrero tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Kuningas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marrero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marrero tries to roll over but Kuningas keeps him under control.
Kuningas is pressing down on Marrero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marrero is holding on for now.
Kuningas works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (10) vs (5) Kuningas#T5#
Marrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuningas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marrero prevents Kuningas from improving position.
Marrero is trying to improve his position.
Marrero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kuningas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kuningas seems to be working for a kimura but Marrero defends the submission attempt.
Marrero moves into full guard.
#T6#
Marrero keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Marrero is keeping the position.
Kuningas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marrero trying to keep a closed guard but Kuningas is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Marrero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuningas passes into half guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Kuningas is working for a kimura but Marrero is defending it quite comfortably.
Marrero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marrero.#SUB#
Marrero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marrero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
Marrero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuningas has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kuningas seems to be working for a kimura but Marrero defends the submission attempt.
Marrero is looking to control Kuningas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marrero avoid being mounted?#T9#
Marrero tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Kuningas is keen to just control but Marrero is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Marrero is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuningas.
Marrero is looking to improve his position.
Marrero trying to hold on to Kuningas's head to control him but Kuningas postures up.
#T10#
Marrero wants to improve his position but Kuningas is controlling well.
Marrero trying to control here.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marrero defends it.
Kuningas moves into full mount! Marrero won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (10) vs (8) Kuningas
Kuningas takes Marrero's back. Score +3 for taking back: Marrero (10) vs (11) Kuningas
Kuningas is trying to stick to Marrero's back but Marrero is turning into Kuningas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuningas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marrero. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (12) vs (11) Kuningas#T11##SUB2#
Marrero looking to improve position, pressing down on Kuningas's thigh with his hand. Kuningas seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Marrero paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Marrero's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kuningas picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leenart Kuningas!
In defeat, Luis Marrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sticks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dallas's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Dallas wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy.
Sticks trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sticks is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dallas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dallas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dallas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (2) Sticks
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sticks trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dallas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dallas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (5) vs (2) Sticks
Dallas trying to control but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB#
Dallas is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Dallas trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Dallas has a good base and remains in mount.
Sticks wants to hold on but Dallas pushes him away.#SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Dallas looking for a guillotine from mount but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks 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.#T3#
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Dallas has a good base and remains in mount.
Dallas controlling from mount.
Sticks is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Dallas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Dallas working for a submission but Sticks is keeping him at bay.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Dallas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sticks is surviving well by controlling Dallas's body position as best he can.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dallas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sticks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas pushes him away. #SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Dallas is trying to control. Sticks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sticks trying to control here.
Dallas is keen to just control but Sticks is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Sticks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for subs from the bottom but Dallas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is having none of it.#SUB#
Dallas has control of Sticks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sticks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sticks wants to hold on but Dallas pushes him away.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks wants to hold on but Dallas pushes him away.#T7#
Sticks manages to control the position for a moment.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas postures up.
Sticks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dallas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Dallas working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Dallas has control of Sticks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sticks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.#T8#
Sticks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dallas is staying active.
Dallas controlling from mount.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sticks is surviving well by controlling Dallas's body position as best he can.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Dallas wants to finish this one by submission but Sticks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dallas.
Dallas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sticks is looking to escape. #T9#
Sticks 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.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Sticks tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Sticks trying to control but Dallas postures up.
Sticks has his hands clasped together around Dallas's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dallas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (11) vs (2) Sticks
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks regains half guard.
Sticks controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Dallas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Sticks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.
Sticks is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dallas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dallas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (14) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks holds of for dear life.
Dallas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12##SUB#
Dallas wants to finish this one by submission but Sticks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dallas.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Sticks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Dallas wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sticks working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dallas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sticks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T13#
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas pushes him away. #SUB#
Dallas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sticks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sticks shrugs it off.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is having none of it.
Sticks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Sticks 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.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dallas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (17) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Sticks is defending well.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Korben Dallas 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Corona has closed the distance and engaged Berendas in a clinch.
Corona jumps guard but Berendas stands there with Corona around his waist. Corona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Berendas has him pressed against the cage.
Corona fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Berendas has him pressed against the cage.
Corona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Berendas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berendas to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Berendas has Corona pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Berendas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Corona tumbling to the mat - Berendas dives into Corona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corona is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Berendas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Corona frees his head nicely. Oh but Berendas has switched to an armbar! Corona is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
During a confident post fight interview, Uvele Berendas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 4 wins and 9 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Howell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerbandi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Howell pushes Gerbandi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerbandi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerbandi doesn't manage to clinch there - Howell circles away.
Gerbandi shoots for a double leg takedown but Howell sprawls well. He's pushed Gerbandi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Gerbandi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Howell closes the distance and clinches.
Howell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerbandi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gerbandi prevents it.
#T1#
Gerbandi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gerbandi looking for a takedown.
Howell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gerbandi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Howell moves into the clinch.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Gerbandi.
#TD2#
Gerbandi is trying to trip Howell. He has hold of a leg but Howell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gerbandi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerbandi passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Howell reverses the position - he's now on top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (6) Gerbandi
Howell 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (8) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Howell just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is in a bad position with Howell working for a choke. Gerbandi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (8) vs (8) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T6#
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there. #T7#
Gerbandi passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howell! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (8) vs (11) Gerbandi
Howell wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Howell is trying to reverse the position but instead Gerbandi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Howell (8) vs (14) Gerbandi
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gerbandi.
Howell can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi has his arm under Howell's chin here. Game over son! Gerbandi squeezes tightly and Howell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wahlstroem wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wahlstroem napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem is trying to control Gabenagus's posture but Gabenagus avoids it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wahlstroem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wahlstroem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gabenagus's guard! Nice work there by Wahlstroem! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gabenagus working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wahlstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Gabenagus wants to sweep but no luck.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gabenagus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gabenagus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gabenagus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem tries to buck Gabenagus off but Gabenagus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem trying to remain calm as Gabenagus controls from the top position.#T4#
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away.
Wahlstroem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (8) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gabenagus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wahlstroem has Gabenagus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gabenagus escapes and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (13) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gabenagus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gabenagus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Wahlstroem 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.
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gabenagus stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (16) Gabenagus
Gabenagus wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Gabenagus works to advance to full mount. Wahlstroem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (4) vs (18) Gabenagus
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gabenagus looking to control but Wahlstroem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gabenagus.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#T10#
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gabenagus has control of Wahlstroem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wahlstroem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gabenagus prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #T11#
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13##SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahlstroem is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wahlstroem manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Gabenagus pushes his legs off easily.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Wahlstroem is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (24) Gabenagus
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 24 to 4.
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silalahi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Silalahi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg pulls Silalahi in to control the position.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi 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.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Soderberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soderberg is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Soderberg
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg controlling from the top position. #T2#
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi controlling the position.#T3#
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg stays in close to Silalahi's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg controlling from the top position.
Silalahi pulls Soderberg in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Silalahi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silalahi controlling the position.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silalahi working a defensive guard but Soderberg passes into half guard.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Silalahi seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Soderberg trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silalahi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.
Silalahi wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silalahi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Soderberg#T7#
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi can't escape the position.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Soderberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi 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: Silalahi (4) vs (5) Soderberg
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8#
Silalahi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking to control.
#T9#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soderberg has control of Silalahi's left arm, preventing Silalahi from doing any damage.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg trying to control the position here. #T10#
Soderberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Silalahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Silalahi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (5) Soderberg
Soderberg 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: Silalahi (7) vs (7) Soderberg
Soderberg preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T11#
Soderberg forces his way into half guard.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Soderberg 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.#T12#
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is taking a breather. Silalahi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soderberg is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soderberg is trying to control. Silalahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Soderberg is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Soderberg works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (10) Soderberg
Silalahi gets back to half guard.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Silalahi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thumb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thumb is pressed up against the cage. Cap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thumb down to the mat. Thumb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cap takes the fight into the clinch.
Cap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thumb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thom Thumb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cap.
Cap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thumb prevents it.
Thumb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cap.
#TD2#
Cap tightens his grip and picks Thumb up, before dumping him to the ground. Thumb manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Cap
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap being controlled here momentarily.
Cap won't allow Thumb to sweep him here. #T1#
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cap wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb is controlling Cap's posture.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Thumb is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Cap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Cap is controlling the pace.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Cap is just content to waste time from the top position. Thumb takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cap is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cap 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.
Cap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cap won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb controlling Cap's posture.
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.
Cap 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.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T7#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T8#
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T9#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is trying to keep Cap in close.
Cap is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb continues to stall.
Cap looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Cap
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cap's guard. #T10#
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb is looking to pass Cap's guard but actually Cap recovers to full guard.
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cap wants to control but Thumb passes easily into half guard.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Cap won't allow it.
Thumb prevents Cap from improving his position.#T11#
Cap won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Cap is positioning himself well to prevent Thumb advancing to mount.
Thumb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (2) Cap
Cap stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thumb moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (2) Cap#SUB#
Cap defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thumb trying to control.#T12#
Cap trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
What can Cap do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cap staying busy and making it hard for Thumb to control.
Cap is trying to break free.
Cap is still trying to improve position.
Thumb is looking to control Cap but Cap is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Cap is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thumb keeps control of the position as Cap tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cap defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Thumb is not going to allow Cap to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cap.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
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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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 31 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hlervu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is controlling Hlervu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hall moves into full guard.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Hlervu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall controlling from the top position. #T2#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hlervu for as long as he can get away with.
Hall passes Hlervu's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Hlervu is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Hlervu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall continues to stall.
Hall is pressing down on Hlervu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hlervu is holding on for now. #T4#
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (2) Hlervu
Hall tries to take Hlervu's back but instead Hlervu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Hlervu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.#T6#
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hall controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hlervu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall stays in close to Hlervu's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Hlervu
Hall just content to control the position. #T8#
Hlervu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to advance position but Hlervu counters by regaining guard. #T9#
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Hall wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Hall 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.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T11#
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.
Hlervu being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hlervu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Hall content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu 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.#T14#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Hall has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Scott Hall 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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