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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dominic Trujillo! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Trujillo closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Trujillo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Trujillo Trujillo pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rambo desperately trying to maintain half guard. Trujillo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Trujillo We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rambo reaches up and holds on to Trujillo to control the position.#T1# Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rambo tries to lock up and control but Trujillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Trujillo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (0) vs (8) Trujillo Trujillo keeps control of the position easily here as Rambo tries to buck him off.
Rambo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trujillo's guard. Nice work there by Rambo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (8) Trujillo#T2# Rambo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rambo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trujillo for as long as he can get away with. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. Rambo is really struggling to control Trujillo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2# Trujillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# Trujillo is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up. Rambo is pushing down on Trujillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trujillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through. Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Trujillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Trujillo is looking to improve his position.
Trujillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rambo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rambo (2) vs (12) Trujillo Rambo tries to break free.
#T5# Rambo breaks Trujillo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (4) vs (12) Trujillo Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rambo passes Trujillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Trujillo is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Rambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujillo sees it coming and defends easily. Rambo controlling the action here. Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6# Trujillo wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Trujillo is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Rambo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rambo controlling the action here. #T7# The fighters are battling for position here. Trujillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Trujillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving. Rambo passes Trujillo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8# Rambo is trying to control. Trujillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rambo is taking a breather. Trujillo 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# Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Trujillo is defending well.
#SUB2# Trujillo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rambo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (7) vs (12) Trujillo Trujillo wants to control but Rambo postures up.#T9# Trujillo looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (9) vs (12) Trujillo Rambo can't control as he wanted to and Trujillo manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Rambo controlling the action here. The fighters are battling for position here. Trujillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rambo passes into half guard. Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Trujillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10# Rambo is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now. Trujillo is not content to let Rambo control the position. Still in half guard, Rambo seems content to control. Rambo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (12) vs (12) Trujillo Trujillo is trying to escape the mount.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11##SUB# Rambo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Trujillo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rambo takes Trujillo's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (15) vs (12) Trujillo#SUB# Rambo tightening his grip on Trujillo, looking for the choke. Rambo controlling from the back.#T12##SUB# Rambo working for the choke. #SUB# Rambo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trujillo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Rambo has the hooks in. Trujillo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Rambo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Trujillo is defending well but eventually Rambo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Trujillo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Rambo! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Daaniel Teteny! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Nice takedown defense from Hudak. No joy for Teteny on that attempt. #CL# Hudak darts in and clinches Teteny up against the cage.#TD2# Teteny has Hudak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Teteny pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hudak tumbling to the mat - Teteny dives into Hudak's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Teteny#SUB# Hudak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teteny defends it easily. Teteny works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily. Teteny prevents Hudak from improving his position.#T1# Teteny trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #SUB2# Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hudak defends it well. #SUB2# Teteny trying to work for an americana but Hudak has managed to regain full guard.
Teteny looking to pass the guard. Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# Hudak keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Hudak has his foot on Teteny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teteny works his way back into a safe position though. Hudak keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hudak is trying to keep Teteny in close.
#T3##SUB# Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teteny passes into half guard.
Teteny trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #SUB2# Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Teteny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #T4##SUB2# Teteny is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Hudak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily. Hudak is doing well to control the position and prevent Teteny from advancing to side control.#T5# Hudak wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Teteny seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teteny in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Teteny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudak is just riding it out for now. Teteny eventually gives up the hold. Hudak is concentrating on defense, preventing Teteny from advancing position. #T6# Teteny wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it. Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teteny is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Teteny is looking for a kimura but Hudak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB2# Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudak has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Teteny is looking for a kimura but Hudak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. Hudak is controlling Teteny's trapped leg to prevent Teteny from advancing to side control. Hudak wants to improve his position but Teteny is controlling well.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.#T7# Hudak is pressing down on Teteny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Teteny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hudak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hudak has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (2) Teteny Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (4) Teteny Hudak is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up. Hudak keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8# Teteny looking to pass the guard. Teteny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Teteny looking to sit in guard and control but Hudak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (4) Teteny Hudak trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom. #T9# Hudak pushes down on Teteny's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Hudak is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Teteny is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamal Hudak! Jamal Hudak decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ceasar Rules! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Oliveira manages to pull guard.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Oliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Rules won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #SUB# Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rules working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Rules trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Rules 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. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2# Rules is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rules Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Rules is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well. Oliveira won't allow Rules to sweep him here. Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2# Rules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Rules throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rules The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily. Rules is trying to get back to full guard. Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away. #T3##SUB# Oliveira 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.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg. Rules gets full guard.#SUB2# Rules looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now. #T4# Oliveira is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rules moves into full guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (0) Rules Rules manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (2) Rules Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2# Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5# Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. Rules prevents Oliveira from improving his position.#SUB2# Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6# Oliveira wants to get back to full guard. Rules working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oliveira's thigh. Oliveira counters though and makes it back to full guard. Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Oliveira is trying to control the position but Rules postures up. Oliveira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Rules wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T7# Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Rules wants to advance to full mount but Oliveira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully. Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well. #SUB2# Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2# Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #T8# Rules is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rules is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. #SUB# Oliveira looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg. Rules seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2# Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. Oliveira trying to control but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is concentrating on defense, preventing Rules from advancing position. #SUB2# Rules 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.
Oliveira is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (5) Rules#T10# Rules wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. Oliveira tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB2# Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #T11# Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2# Rules tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #T12##SUB2# Rules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. Oliveira is looking to reverse the position. Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2# Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Rules goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rules's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (10) vs (5) Rules Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13##SUB2# Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Oliveira 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.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #SUB# Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.#T14##SUB2# Rules actively working from the bottom here. Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well. Rules is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (10) vs (9) Rules Well, with Rules on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oliveira is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Oliveira breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (12) vs (9) Rules Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom. Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Oliveira is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight! Oliveira takes the fight on points by 12 to 9. Archie Oliveira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Muffin moves into the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Muffin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD# Muffin pulls Thayer into guard.
Thayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Thayer 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Thayer has gone for a leg lock! Muffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Thayer Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muffin is aware though and is defending well. Muffin preventing the sweep. Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muffin controls the pace.#SUB# Muffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (2) vs (4) Thayer Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Muffin struggling a bit here. Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Muffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muffin struggling a bit here.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy. Muffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB# Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Muffin is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Muffin trying to get back to full guard but Thayer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (7) Thayer Muffin 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: Muffin (4) vs (7) Thayer Muffin wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. Muffin passes into half guard. #SUB# Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well. Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it. Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well. #SUB# Muffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muffin is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now. #T5# Thayer tries to get to full guard but Muffin has control of the leg. #SUB# Muffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away. Muffin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thayer's thigh. Thayer counters though and makes it back to full guard. Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Muffin is proving a slippery customer.
Muffin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6##SUB# Muffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muffin . #SUB# Muffin is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Thayer 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. Muffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7# Thayer controlling the position well. Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Thayer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Muffin is staying active. Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB# Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Thayer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Muffin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (7) vs (7) Thayer Muffin is staying tight to Thayer's torso, preventing him from escaping. Muffin working away. Thayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muffin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (7) vs (11) Thayer#SUB2# Muffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Muffin trying to control the hands but Thayer breaks the grip. #T9##SUB2# Thayer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Muffin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Muffin trying to control the action but Thayer just sinks the hooks in. Muffin tries to escape but Thayer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2# Thayer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Muffin controlling Thayer 's hands. Muffin breaks Thayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (9) vs (11) Thayer#T10# Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position. Muffin pushes down on Thayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt. Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away. #T11# Muffin tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it. Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thayer wants to get back to full guard. Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away. Thayer is looking to improve his position.
Muffin sitting and controlling from the half guard. Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12# Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well. #SUB# Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard. Muffin trying to control the pace. Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Thayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB2# Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily. Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it. Muffin stalling. Thayer is staying active underneath Muffin , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muffin is working away from the top position though. Muffin not doing much here.
#T14##SUB# Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt. Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Thayer wants to improve his position but Muffin is controlling well.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; African King! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. King is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL# Adesanya darts in and clinches King up against the cage. Adesanya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL# Adesanya instigates a clinch. #TD2# King pulls Adesanya into guard.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adesanya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Adesanya wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2# King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adesanya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adesanya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Adesanya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Adesanya postures up.
King has Adesanya pulled in close to control his posture. Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. Adesanya passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard. Adesanya is looking to advance position but King won't allow it. King is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it. King wants to improve his position but Adesanya is controlling well.
#SUB2# King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily. Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# King actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2# King actively working from the bottom here. King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it. Adesanya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King! Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (3) vs (0) King King is trying to escape the mount.
Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it. King is looking to get to half guard. Adesanya controlling from mount. #T4# Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time. King tries to get back to half guard but can't. Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it. King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King 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. King tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2# King actively working from the bottom here. King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Adesanya 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. Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. #SUB2# King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB2# King is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Adesanya has his hands clasped together but King extends and breaks Adesanya's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King! African King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sambo Sam! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Sam moves into range and clinches up with Water.#TD# Sam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Water is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sam to the mat. Sam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (0) Sam Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Sam is retaining full guard. Sam looking for a sweep. Not yet Sam, not yet. Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Sam working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
Sam trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Water trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Water doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Water manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Water preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Sam working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
#SUB2# Sam has his foot on Water's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Water works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Water slips nicely into half guard. Sam trying to hold on to Water's head to control him but Water postures up.
#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Water wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy. Sam is trying to control but can't.
Sam gets back to full guard.
Water trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom. Sam working a defensive guard here.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully. Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Water manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) Sam Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Water can't keep his opponent in guard - Sam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Sam is trying for a kimura here. Water looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambo Sam! A very excited looking Sambo Sam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalit smiles and moves away.
Archer tries to clinch but Shalit moves out of range. #CL2# Archer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shalit 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. Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalit pulls him back up using the underhooks. Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer. Shalit fails to pull guard.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit won't allow it.
Archer jumps guard but Shalit stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalit walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Shalit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shalit is pressed up against the cage. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalit down to the mat. Shalit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Archer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shalit is defending well. Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shalit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Shalit shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Archer Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Archer is pulling down on Shalit's head to control his posture. Shalit looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shalit trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Archer The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Archer wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T3# Archer keeps trying to improve his position. Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Shalit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (2) Archer Shalit pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Shalit is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now. #T5# Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB# Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #T6##SUB# Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shalit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shalit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (4) vs (6) Archer#T7# Archer not allowing Shalit to control his hands. Archer controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shalit tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T8# Shalit trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T9# Shalit is trying to get back to full guard. Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10# Shalit is working hard here to advance position. Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11# Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shalit working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs. Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T12# Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Shalit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Shalit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB# Shalit working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard. #T14# Shalit wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Shalit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (4) vs (9) Archer
And that's the end of the fight! Archer wins on points by 9 to 4. A relieved looking Jonathan Archer 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Pardi gets caught flat footed, as Maykit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (0) vs (2) Maykit Maykit 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. Pardi controls Maykit momentarily but Maykit frees himself. Maykit's corner is telling him to maintain position. Maykit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pardi pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maykit advances to half guard. #SUB2# Maykit seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1# Pardi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maykit is working away from the top position though. Maykit is controlling the pace.
Maykit wants to pass to mount but Pardi is defending the position. #T2# Maykit controlling the action here. Pardi won't allow Maykit to pass to mount. Maykit passes into side control, despite Pardi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (0) vs (5) Maykit Pardi is trying to control Maykit's posture but Maykit avoids it. Maykit advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (0) vs (7) Maykit#T3# Pardi tries to lock up and control but Maykit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Maykit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pardi is holding on tight.
Maykit controlling the pace for now. Pardi is controlling an arm, preventing Maykit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# Pardi tries to lock up and control but Maykit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully. Maykit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape. Maykit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5# Maykit is still trying to improve position. Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Pardi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Maykit controlling the position easily from mount. Pardi wants to hold on but Maykit pushes him away. Pardi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Pardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6# Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pardi wants to control but Maykit is having none of it. Pardi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maykit fails to move to back control. #T7# Maykit controlling the position easily from mount. Pardi is looking to get to half guard. Maykit controlling from the full mount. Pardi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T8# Maykit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape. Pardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Maykit has a good base and remains in mount. Maykit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maykit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9# Pardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pardi is trying desperately to improve position. Pardi prevents Maykit from taking his back. Maykit is trying to control here but Pardi has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10# Maykit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (0) vs (10) Maykit Maykit controlling his opponent. Pardi tries to hold on but Maykit pushes him away. Maykit controlling from mount. Pardi can't escape the position.
#T11# Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully. Maykit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape. #T12# Maykit controlling his opponent. Pardi tries to reverse the position but Maykit maintains control. Maykit fails to advance to Pardi's back. Maykit controlling the position easily from mount. #T13# Pardi tries to hold on but Maykit postures up. Maykit controlling from the full mount. #T14# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pardi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maykit wants to control the action but instead Pardi gets a body lock and reverses into Maykit's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (10) Maykit Pardi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (5) vs (10) Maykit Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pardi is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Maykit wins on points by 10 to 5. Woodie Maykit is the new super heavyweight champion! Woodie Maykit made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. Kristof Pardi spoke after the fight, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'. |
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