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HC GRAP 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rules is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily.
Rules is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ironbound MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Rules is having none of it.
Rules trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler prevents Rules from improving his position.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away.
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rules lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (2) McWrestler#T2#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler 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.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McWrestler's guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.
Rules prevents McWrestler from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rules has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (2) McWrestler
Rules trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McWrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
McWrestler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rules.
McWrestler is trying to escape the mount.
McWrestler regains half guard.
McWrestler works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rules controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (5) vs (4) McWrestler
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking to cinch up a triangle. McWrestler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rules's body to avoid the submission. Rules has instead reached around McWrestler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rules arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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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 9 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chriss moves into the clinch.
Chriss looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Chriss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Teteny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Chriss gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Teteny#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Teteny to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chriss slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teteny sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but Teteny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chriss to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teteny is pulling down on Chriss's head to control his posture. #T2#
Teteny keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Teteny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Teteny
Teteny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (5) Teteny
Chriss tries to bench press Teteny off him but Teteny keeps the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.#SUB2#
Teteny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chriss regains half guard.
Chriss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chriss is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Teteny 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.
Chriss trying to control but Teteny postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teteny wants to take a breather but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss is looking to improve his position.
Chriss moves into full guard.
#T5#
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss pulls Teteny in close to prevent any damage.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Teteny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (8) Teteny
Teteny working away.#SUB2#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Chriss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (8) Teteny
Teteny looking for a sweep. Not yet Teteny, not yet. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teteny is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (10) Teteny
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (10) Teteny
Chriss postures up.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Teteny wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Teteny is retaining full guard.
Teteny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Chriss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chriss 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: Chriss (6) vs (12) Teteny
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Teteny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is pulling down on Teteny's head to control his posture. #T10#
Chriss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Teteny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T11#
Teteny passes Chriss's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Teteny is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a kimura here. Chriss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teteny wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Amosov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amosov goes for a takedown attempt but Wong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Amosov has managed to clinch.
Wong wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong prevents the takedown attempt.
Ty Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaroslav Amosov.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.#TD2#
Amosov is trying to trip Wong. He has hold of a leg but Wong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amosov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Amosov
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.
Amosov is fighting to break Wong's control of his arms but Wong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet. #T1#
Amosov is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Amosov 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.
Wong managing to control the position. #T2#
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wong managing to control the position. #T3#
Wong trying to control the position.
Amosov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wong controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself. #T4#
Wong being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amosov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wong has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Amosov is stalling in the full guard.
Wong is pulling down on Amosov's head to control his posture. #T7#
Amosov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Wong working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Wong pulls Amosov in close to prevent any damage.
Wong looking to control.
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Wong is pulling down on Amosov's head to control his posture.
Amosov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Wong controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself.
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Wong looking to control.
Amosov pushing down on Wong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amosov prevents Wong from improving his position.
Wong desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Amosov tries to pass to full mount but Wong defends it.
Amosov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wong keeping control of the position. #T14#
Amosov content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 33 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danilov after a bit of a struggle.
Thayer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Danilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Danilov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thayer is trying to keep an underhook but Danilov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Danilov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danilov prevents Thayer from improving his position.#SUB2#
Danilov 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#
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thayer wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Danilov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thayer as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Danilov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thayer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thayer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (2) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Danilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thayer is really struggling to control Danilov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Thayer passes Danilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Thayer is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer is looking to advance position but Danilov won't allow it. #SUB#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer is just content to waste time from the top position. Danilov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thayer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Danilov has tightened it up now! Thayer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hawaii Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 5 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
#TD#
King wants the takedown. Sam is fighting it off but King persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sam's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Sam#SUB#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Sam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (2) Sam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sam has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Sam manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (2) vs (5) Sam#SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #T1#
King can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sam easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (2) vs (7) Sam
Sam controlling the position easily from mount.
King is looking to improve his position but Sam isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King has given up his back. Will we see Sam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: King (2) vs (10) Sam#T3#
Sam is not going to allow King to sit and survive in this position.
King breaks Sam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (10) Sam
King won't allow Sam to sweep him here.
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?#SUB2#
King looking to improve position, pressing down on Sam's thigh with his hand. Sam seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sam picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 6 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Water goes for a takedown attempt but Hudak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hudak closes the distance and pushes Water back into the cage.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hudak prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water is working for takedown but Hudak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hudak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hudak looking to score a takedown here. Water is defending well but Hudak drives through and ends up in Water's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Water seems keen to control Hudak's posture.
Hudak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Water pulls Hudak in to control the position. #T2#
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Hudak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Water gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) Hudak
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
Hudak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Water controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Water 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: Water (2) vs (4) Hudak
Water is pulling down on Hudak's head to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Water gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (4) vs (4) Hudak
Hudak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Hudak.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Water is looking to advance position but Hudak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (4) vs (8) Hudak
Hudak looking to control but Water is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Water 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.
Water is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Hudak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Water is looking to control Hudak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Water avoid being mounted?
Hudak trying to control from half guard but Water is working away.
Hudak performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Water is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Water is looking to get back to full guard here but Hudak has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (4) vs (11) Hudak
Water is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudak off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (8) vs (11) Hudak#T8##SUB#
Water working for the choke.
Hudak wants to control his opponent's hands but Water gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Hudak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Water is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hudak turns into Water and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (8) vs (13) Hudak
Hudak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Water.
Hudak controlling from the top position. #T9#
Water is pulling down on Hudak's head. It's preventing any offense from Hudak, at least for the moment.
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T10#
Hudak stays in close to Water's body and controls the position.
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak preventing the sweep.
Hudak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Water seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
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.
It looks like Hudak 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.
Water is trying to control the position but Hudak postures up.
Water wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudak sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13##SUB#
Water looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Hudak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Water 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudak wins on points by 13 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Jamal Hudak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oliveira darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.#TD#
Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gustafsson is trying to keep an underhook but Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Oliveira 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 roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Oliveira from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
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 wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gustafsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gustafsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Oliveira. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (5) Gustafsson#T7#
Oliveira is letting Gustafsson control him for a moment.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.
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.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (2) vs (7) Gustafsson
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action. #T8##SUB2#
Gustafsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Gustafsson maintains control.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson is stalling here but it's allowed Oliveira to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Oliveira with the active half guard here but Gustafsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (10) Gustafsson
Oliveira struggling a bit here.#T10#
Gustafsson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Oliveira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (10) Gustafsson
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
Oliveira tries to move to mount but Gustafsson blocks the move with his legs.
Gustafsson is holding Oliveira down, trying to stall.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy. #T11#
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the position but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Gustafsson prevents Oliveira from improving position.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Oliveira controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?#T13#
Gustafsson is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (14) Gustafsson
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira 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 (14) Gustafsson#T14#
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustafsson wins on points by 14 to 8.
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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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 9 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shalit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shalit wants it to stay on the feet.
Maykit misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Shalit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Shalit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit seems keen to control Shalit's posture.
Shalit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
Maykit has his hands on Shalit's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Maykit being controlled here, momentarily.
Shalit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (5) Shalit
Maykit is looking for a sweep.
Shalit trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom. #T2#
Shalit controlling the position from side mount.
Shalit trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom.
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Shalit looking to control but instead Maykit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Maykit is controlling Shalit's trapped leg to prevent Shalit from advancing to side control.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit is doing well to control the position and prevent Shalit from advancing to side control.
Maykit is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death By Snu Snu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Maykit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Shalit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maykit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Shalit not doing much here.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Maykit is working away.
Maykit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maykit.
Maykit controlling Shalit's posture.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #T6#
Maykit is pulling down on Shalit's head. It's preventing any offense from Shalit, at least for the moment.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalit controls the pace.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit looking to control.
#T7#
Maykit is adopting a defensive guard.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Maykit trying to control the position.
Shalit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (8) Shalit
Shalit in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Shalit trying to control the position but Maykit is working away.
Shalit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maykit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maykit prevents Shalit from improving position.
Shalit trying to control the position but Maykit is working away. #T11#
Maykit is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Shalit wants to control but Maykit is keeping him busy.
Shalit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Maykit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Shalit trying to control the position but Maykit is working away.
Shalit controlling the position from side mount.
Maykit is not content to let Shalit control the position. #T13#
Maykit is trying to control Shalit's posture but Shalit avoids it.
Maykit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Maykit tries to improve position but can't.
Shalit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maykit's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 8 to 0.
Elazar Shalit is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, 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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