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HC GRAP 17 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Amosov instigates a clinch.
Amosov is trying to drag Rocksteady to the mat but Rocksteady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Rocksteady has clasped his hands together around Amosov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (0) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amosov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rocksteady is staying tight to Amosov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to get an arm triangle but Amosov is defending well. #T1#
Amosov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amosov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady tries to advance to mount but Amosov denies him.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Amosov is being controlled here.
Rocksteady tries to move into full mount but can't pass Amosov's legs.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Amosov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amosov being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amosov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amosov stops Rocksteady from passing to mount.
Amosov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rocksteady wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Rocksteady looking to control but instead Amosov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rocksteady is looking to stall here but Amosov recovers full guard.
Amosov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov 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.#T6#
Amosov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocksteady controls the pace.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amosov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady 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.
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Amosov trying to control the position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Rocksteady won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocksteady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amosov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocksteady has Amosov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amosov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amosov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10##SUB#
Rocksteady working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Amosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Rocksteady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (2) Amosov
Rocksteady struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12##SUB#
Amosov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rocksteady controlling well, preventing Amosov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Amosov is holding onto Rocksteady's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Rocksteady working for a choke but Amosov is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Rocksteady is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amosov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rocksteady looking for the choke from the back.
Amosov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rocksteady off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Amosov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Amosov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rocksteady gets his way!
#T14##SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rocksteady's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for the choke from the back position but Amosov is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, James Rocksteady, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
King rushes Thayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Thayer pulls King into guard.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thayer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
King 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. #SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
King is pulling down on Thayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Thayer, at least for the moment.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Thayer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Thayer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control the position but King is working away. #T3#
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thayer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (4) vs (5) Thayer#SUB#
King is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
King looking to break Thayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
King working for the choke. #SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
King not allowing Thayer to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thayer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get King off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
King is looking for the choke from the back position but Thayer is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
King looking for the RNC. #SUB#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (7) Thayer#T5#
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thayer wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #T6#
King is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King controlling the position well.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thayer is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
King keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (7) Thayer
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Thayer keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T10#
Thayer is adopting a defensive guard.
Thayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #T11#
King is looking to pass into half guard but Thayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thayer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (9) Thayer
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle here but Thayer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (6) vs (12) Thayer
King struggling a bit here.
Thayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
King wants to control but Thayer postures up.
King tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
King struggling a bit here.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thayer tries to advance to mount but King denies him. #T13##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King is looking for a sweep.
Thayer slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King looks to move to half guard but instead Thayer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (6) vs (14) Thayer#T14#
Thayer fails to move to back control.
King tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King prevents Thayer from taking his back.
Thayer wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King 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: King (8) vs (14) Thayer
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chriss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Danilov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss prevents Danilov from improving his position.#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Danilov defends the submission attempt.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Danilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Danilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Danilov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chriss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chriss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chriss! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (6) vs (2) Danilov
Chriss has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (8) vs (2) Danilov#T5#
Danilov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for a submission but Danilov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (11) vs (2) Danilov#SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chriss trying to control the position but Danilov is working away. #T7#
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chriss off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Danilov is cranking Chriss's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Chriss! He's tightened the choke and Chriss is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Teteny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teteny circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Teteny's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gustafsson clinches up with Teteny and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Teteny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gustafsson instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teteny smiles and moves away.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Teteny gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teteny after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Teteny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teteny manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Teteny (4) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Teteny trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Teteny sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is not content to let Teteny control the position.#T3##SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gustafsson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gustafsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teteny has Gustafsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teteny has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Teteny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Teteny being controlled here, momentarily.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Teteny.
Teteny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Teteny working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Teteny seems keen to control Gustafsson's posture.#SUB2#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teteny dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (2) Gustafsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Teteny 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.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teteny controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson 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: Teteny (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#T9#
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Teteny sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Gustafsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Teteny slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (10) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Gustafsson has his feet on Teteny's thighs here. He's pushed Teteny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Teteny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Gustafsson!
After winning the bout, Emil Gustafsson 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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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 3 wins and 5 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Water gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Water wants a takedown.
Water is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Water clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Water is looking for a takedown.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Water moves into the clinch successfully.
Water tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Water is looking to take this one to the mat.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wong pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Wong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Water.
Water is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong is trying to drag Water to the mat but Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water can't get the takedown.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wong prevents it.
Water stops a takedown attempt from Wong.
Water wants a takedown.
Wong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Water gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hot Water is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Water closes the distance and pushes Wong back into the cage.#T4#
Water is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong is trying to drag Water to the mat but Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Water has Wong up against the cage in a clinch.
#T5#
Water looking for a takedown.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Water rushes Wong and presses him up against the cage.#T6#
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Water tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Wong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Water defends it well.#CL#
Water clinches.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong tries for a takedown but Water manages to get underhooks.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Water is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Water tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T7##TD2#
Wong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Water (0) vs (4) Wong
Water seems a little lost for a moment, as Wong dominates the positioning.
Water is trying to control Wong's posture but Wong avoids it.
Wong in the domination position with Water hanging on.
Water is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Water is not content to let Wong control the position.
You can see the frustration on Water's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Water's legs. #T9#
Wong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wong trying to control the position but Water is working away.
Wong tries to move to mount but Water blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Water looking for a sweep but Wong has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Water (0) vs (6) Wong
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
Water tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
Wong content just to control the position here. #T11#
Water tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Water is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wong content just to control the position here.
It looks like Wong 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#
Water tries to reverse the position but Wong maintains control.
Water sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wong trying to pass the guard but Water defending well.
Water gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Wong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Water is trying to keep Wong in close.
#T14#
Water pulls Wong in close to prevent any damage.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Water not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong wins on points by 6 to 0.
After the big win, Ty Wong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 7 wins and 3 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oliveira looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rambo
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T1#
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Rambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambo manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Rambo's guard.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rambo controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Oliveira 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.
Rambo has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliveira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira is looking to take Rambo's back but instead Rambo gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira wants to pass to mount but Rambo is defending the position. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Rambo 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.#T7#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #T8#
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rambo looking to control.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T9#
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Rambo is still trying to improve position.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10##SUB#
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (5) vs (2) Rambo#SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rambo has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Rambo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (5) Rambo#T11#
Rambo wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Rambo working away.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rambo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rambo 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.
#T12##SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control but Rambo postures up.
Rambo is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Rambo is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Oliveira defends it.
Rambo keeps trying to improve his position.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Oliveira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Archie Oliveira 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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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 10 wins and 4 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sam is looking to clinch but Pardi is avoiding it.
#CL#
Pardi clinches. #TD#
Pardi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Sam
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Pardi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Sam is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Pardi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is not content to let Pardi control the position.#T2#
Pardi is taking a breather. Sam 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.
Sam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pardi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pardi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pardi (2) vs (4) Sam#SUB2#
Sam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pardi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Pardi fending off the submission attempt from Sam. #T3#
Sam controlling well, preventing Pardi from escaping the position.
Sam trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pardi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sam looking for the RNC.
Pardi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sam's guard. Nice work there by Pardi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (4) vs (4) Sam
Sam 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.#T4#
Pardi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sam is trying to keep Pardi in close.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Sam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Pardi passes Sam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sam wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
Pardi is controlling the pace.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Sam is still trying to improve position.
Pardi trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Sam controlling the position well.
Pardi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sam trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Sam defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi'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.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
Pardi is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sam controlling the position well. #T9#
Pardi prevents Sam from improving his position.
Sam won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Pardi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (7) vs (4) Sam
Sam wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
Sam prevents Pardi from taking his back.#T10#
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sam stops Pardi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sam has given up his back here. Will Pardi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (10) vs (4) Sam
Pardi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pardi'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.#T11#
Sam just trying to survive but Pardi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pardi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Pardi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Sam tries to break free.
Pardi tries to keep control of the position but Sam is staying busy.
Sam just trying to survive but Pardi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pardi is hanging on to Sam's back as he tries to escape.
Pardi avoiding Sam 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Further stalling from Pardi.
Pardi doesn't have the hooks in and Sam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (10) vs (6) Sam
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Pardi is trying to hold Sam in close to prevent damage but Sam has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
Sam wants to pass the guard but Pardi is defending well.
Pardi controlling the position for now.
Pardi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but Pardi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sam to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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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 20 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Hudak up against the cage.
Hudak is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Shalit pulls guard successfully.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit trying to control the position.
Hudak won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit controlling Hudak's posture.
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.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Shalit looking to control.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #SUB#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet. #T2#
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
Shalit 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.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shalit 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.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T5#
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Shalit wants to sweep here but Hudak controlling him for the moment.
Hudak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Shalit pulls Hudak in to control the position.
Shalit'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Shalit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Hudak
Shalit stands and throws Hudak's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Hudak
Hudak is not content to let Shalit control the position.
Hudak is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Shalit tries to advance to mount but Hudak denies him.
Shalit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hudak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shalit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #T9#
Shalit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Shalit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Hudak is in trouble now - Shalit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (0) Hudak
Shalit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit wants to control the action but instead Hudak gets a body lock and reverses into Shalit's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (10) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit pushing down on Hudak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it. #T11#
Shalit controlling the action here. #T12#
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hudak! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (13) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hudak to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (16) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak trying to control the hands but Shalit breaks the grip.
Hudak tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shalit wants to control but Hudak manages to buck him off and is now in Shalit's guard! Nice work there by Hudak! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (16) vs (4) Hudak#T13#
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
Shalit has control of Hudak's left arm, preventing Hudak from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hudak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Shalit is looking for a triangle but Hudak pushes his legs off easily.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak postures up.
Shalit is really struggling to control Hudak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Hudak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maykit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Archer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit is working hard here to advance position.
Maykit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maykit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer is pulling down on Maykit's head to control his posture.
Maykit won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Maykit controlling from the top position.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Archer controlling Maykit's posture.
Maykit passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maykit in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maykit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Maykit wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maykit is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Archer wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Maykit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Maykit's head to control him but Maykit postures up.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Maykit's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maykit'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.#T7#
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is in trouble now - Maykit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Archer#T8#
Archer tries to hold on but Maykit postures up.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maykit.#T9#
Maykit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Further stalling from Maykit.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Maykit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maykit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maykit has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maykit working for the choke.
Maykit controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
#T11##SUB#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maykit.
Maykit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maykit continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Archer trying to control the hands but Maykit breaks the grip.
Maykit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
#T13#
Maykit controls the action.#SUB#
Archer is in a bad position with Maykit working for a choke. Archer manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (8) vs (2) Archer
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maykit pulls Archer in to control the position.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maykit has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Woodie Maykit retains his super heavyweight title!
Woodie Maykit made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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