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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Typus Typhoon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Typhoon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Typhoon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (0) vs (2) Typhoon
Wagner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Typhoon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (0) vs (5) Typhoon
Wagner is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Typhoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Wagner is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom here.
Wagner tries to bench press Typhoon off him but Typhoon keeps the position. #T1#
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Typhoon tries to advance to mount but Wagner denies him.
Wagner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (5) Typhoon
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Typhoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wagner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wagner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Typhoon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Wagner trying to control from Typhoon's half guard. Typhoon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner is fighting to break Typhoon's control of his arms but Typhoon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wagner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Typhoon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Typhoon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (7) Typhoon
Typhoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Typhoon wants to pass the guard but Wagner is keeping the position.
Typhoon postures up.
Typhoon stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Typhoon is proving a slippery customer.
Typhoon stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Typhoon looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (4) vs (7) Typhoon
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Typhoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Typhoon is keeping the position.
Wagner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Wagner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Typhoon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (4) vs (9) Typhoon
Wagner wants to hit a sweep here but Typhoon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wagner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (4) vs (12) Typhoon
Wagner is trying to reverse the position but instead Typhoon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (4) vs (15) Typhoon#T5#
Typhoon gets his hands free as Wagner looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Wagner right now.
#SUB2#
Typhoon looking for the RNC.
Typhoon is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Typhoon looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Wagner tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Typhoon has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Wagner is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Typus Typhoon!
In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sticks gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dallas (0) vs (4) Sticks
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sticks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dallas trying to hold on to Sticks's head to control him but Sticks postures up.
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Dallas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dallas is trying to control but can't.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura but Dallas is defending well.
Sticks is looking to take a break and control but Dallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sticks trying to control from Dallas's half guard. Dallas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dallas trying to keep a closed guard but Sticks is proving a slippery customer.
Sticks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dallas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Dallas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (4) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas advances to half guard. #T2#
Dallas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (5) vs (4) Sticks
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sticks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sticks wants to improve his position but Dallas is controlling well.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.
Dallas wants to free his trapped foot but Sticks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dallas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sticks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.
Dallas wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.
Sticks is staying active underneath Dallas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks wants to get back to full guard.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount.
Dallas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (4) Sticks#T4##SUB#
Sticks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dallas.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks holds on for dear life.
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dallas wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Dallas uses his free foot to push down on Sticks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (11) vs (4) Sticks
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Dallas trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks trying to control here.
#T6##SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dallas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (14) vs (4) Sticks
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas postures up.
Dallas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dallas prevents Sticks from getting the reversal.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sticks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Sticks is trying to improve his position.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Sticks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dallas takes a little break here. Sticks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sticks struggling a bit here.
Sticks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dallas is staying active.#T8#
Dallas wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Sticks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (14) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Sticks is trying to control. Dallas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB2#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dallas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dallas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sticks. Oh but Dallas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sticks goes limp - he's gone! Dallas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drelas fails with a takedown attempt.
Drelas has a takedown stuffed.
Grov tries to close the distance and clinch but Drelas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Drelas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (0) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas wants to control but Grov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Drelas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drelas but great work by Grov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drelas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drelas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Drelas is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
Grov trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Drelas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (4) vs (6) Drelas
Drelas wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving.
Drelas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.
Drelas is looking to advance position but Grov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (8) vs (6) Drelas#SUB#
Grov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drelas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drelas shrugs it off. #SUB#
Grov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grov is trying to control here but Drelas has managed to regain half guard.
#T2#
Drelas trying to control but Grov postures up.
Drelas is trying is best to control the position here.
Drelas moves into full guard.
Grov is pushing down on Drelas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drelas is fighting to maintain full guard but Grov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drelas gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Grov 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. #SUB2#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grov defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grov slips nicely into half guard.
Grov wants to control but Drelas is keeping him busy.
Grov trying to control the pace.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Drelas wants to control position but Grov is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Drelas here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliss Grov! |
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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 7 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nozadzi darts in and clinches Engine up against the cage.#TD#
Nozadzi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Engine regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Engine
Nozadzi trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Engine 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.
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Engine looking for a sweep. Not yet Engine, not yet.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Engine keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Nozadzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engine wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nozadzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Nozadzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engine! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Engine
Engine tries to reverse the position but Nozadzi maintains control.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engine is looking to escape.
Nozadzi fails to move to back control. #T4#
Nozadzi controlling from mount.
Engine stops Nozadzi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nozadzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Nozadzi wants to advance to full mount but Engine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Nozadzi slips nicely into half guard.
Engine is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nozadzi in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nozadzi is trying to control. Engine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Engine wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi trying to advance position but Engine counters by regaining guard.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine is adopting a defensive guard.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #T7#
Engine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine wants to sweep but no luck.
Nozadzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nozadzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine 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.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard. #T9#
Nozadzi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi stands and throws Engine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Engine
Engine regains half guard.
Nozadzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Engine gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (2) Engine
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Engine forces his way into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Engine 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.
Nozadzi manages to get to full guard.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engine advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (5) Engine#T12#
Engine trying to control the position but Nozadzi is working away.
Engine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nozadzi's legs.
Nozadzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nozadzi prevents Engine from moving into mount.
Nozadzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Engine wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Nozadzi is being controlled here.
Engine tries to move to mount but Nozadzi blocks the move with his legs.
Nozadzi being controlled for a moment.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Engine off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (5) Engine#SUB#
Engine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Engine looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nozadzi.
#T14##SUB#
Nozadzi looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Engine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nozadzi's arms.
Engine can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Engine do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
Zurab Nozadzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 40 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim trying to control the position.
#T1#
Lima trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lima is fighting to break Kim's control of his arms but Kim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kim trying to control the position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima passes into half guard. #T4#
Lima wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Kim wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Kim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lima is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Kim keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Kim controlling the position for now.
Lima is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Kim is trying to control but can't.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Kim is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
Lima uses his free foot to push down on Kim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kim. Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (0) vs (5) Lima#T7#
Kim is trying to escape the mount but Lima keeps good control and instead manages to take Kim's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kim (0) vs (8) Lima#SUB2#
Lima working for a choke but Kim is defending well.
Lima trying to control.#SUB2#
Lima tightening his grip on Kim, looking for the choke. #T8#
Kim rolls, trying to escape but Lima keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kim showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lima has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lima trying to control.#T9#
Lima is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into Lima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (8) Lima
Kim wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima looking to control.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kim passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kim is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#T11#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard.
Lima looking to control.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB#
Kim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Kim slows the pace down in half guard.
Kim is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Kim wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (5) vs (8) Lima
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown but Miyao shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Miyao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caceres to the mat! Caceres manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (0) vs (2) Miyao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres wants to sweep but no luck.
Caceres pulls Miyao in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Caceres seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miyao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Caceres controlling Miyao's posture.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyao is one step ahead there.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Caceres seems keen to control Miyao's posture.#T2#
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Caceres pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
Caceres has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (0) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao trying to control the action but Caceres is working from the bottom. #T3#
Miyao tries to move to mount but Caceres blocks the move with his legs.
Caceres tries to buck Miyao off but Miyao is having none of it.
Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Caceres's legs.
Caceres is trying to control Miyao's posture but Miyao avoids it.
Caceres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyao off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Caceres (4) vs (5) Miyao#SUB#
Caceres is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Miyao is defending well though. Caceres let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyao rolls, trying to escape but Caceres keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Caceres looking for the choke but no joy.
Miyao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Caceres is pressing down on Miyao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyao is holding on for now. #T5##SUB#
Caceres seems to be working for a kimura but Miyao defends the submission attempt.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caceres trying to mount his opponent but Miyao defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Miyao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caceres is aware though and is defending well.
Caceres stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao.
Miyao trying to control the position here.
Caceres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (7) vs (5) Miyao
Caceres tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Miyao sneaks back into half guard.
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Miyao won't allow Caceres to pass to mount.
Miyao trying to control but Caceres postures up.
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Miyao is defending the position. #T8#
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Miyao's thigh. Miyao counters though and makes it back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (7) vs (7) Miyao
Caceres pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
Miyao won't allow Caceres to sweep him here.
Caceres keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Caceres haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miyao is fighting to break Caceres's control of his arms but Caceres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Caceres 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.#T10#
Caceres pulls Miyao in to control the position.
Caceres wants to improve his position but instead Miyao has moved into half guard.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Caceres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Miyao has control of the leg.
Caceres keeping hold of Miyao's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Miyao is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Caceres is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyao won't allow Caceres to sweep him here.
Caceres is adopting a defensive guard.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Caceres controlling the position.#T12#
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
Caceres is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyao passes into half guard.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caceres.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Miyao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caceres trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Caceres wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Caceres gets full guard.
Caceres can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyao wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
#T14##SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Miyao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caceres is just riding it out for now. Miyao eventually gives up the hold.
Caceres tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Miyao gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Miyao wins on points by 8 to 7.
Joao Miyao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Majere scores with a takedown into Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere postures up.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Borgia pulls Majere in close to his closed guard and prevents Majere from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Majere is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia controlling from mount.
Majere stops Borgia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Borgia 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.
Borgia is looking to take Majere's back but instead Majere gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Majere keeping hold of Borgia's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Majere is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.#T8#
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
Borgia trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T9#
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Majere is a slippery customer.
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Majere is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Borgia wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Borgia is trying to control here but Majere has managed to regain half guard.
#T11#
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgia is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Borgia
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia wants to take Majere's back here but Majere is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Majere is trying to reverse the position but instead Borgia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (2) vs (14) Borgia
Majere trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Good control from Borgia.
Majere staying busy and making it hard for Borgia to control. #T14#
Majere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish.
Majere wants to escape the position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 14 to 2.
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 34 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ozymandias tries to keep at a distance but Rhodeo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozymandias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ozymandias.
#TD2#
Rhodeo jumps guard.
Rhodeo 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.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Rhodeo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo is adopting a defensive guard.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Rhodeo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozymandias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhodeo pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rhodeo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet. #T5#
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ozymandias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ozymandias is staying tight to Rhodeo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ozymandias working away.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is being controlled here. #T6#
Ozymandias working away.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Ozymandias controls the position.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Ozymandias off him but Ozymandias keeps the position.
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Rhodeo is working away.
Ozymandias slows the pace down. #T7#
Ozymandias working away.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo is letting Ozymandias control him for a moment.
Rhodeo is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working. #T8#
Ozymandias in the domination position with Rhodeo hanging on.
Ozymandias is staying tight to Rhodeo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Ozymandias off him but Ozymandias keeps the position.
Ozymandias just content to control the position.
Rhodeo is not content to let Ozymandias control the position. #T9#
Ozymandias is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Rhodeo wants to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Rhodeo is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ozymandias working away.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Rhodeo is trying to control Ozymandias's posture but Ozymandias avoids it.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ozymandias'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.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias takes a little break here. Rhodeo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias controlling the position. #T13#
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo regains half guard.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well. #T14#
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ozymandias is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is in trouble now - Ozymandias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (6) vs (0) Rhodeo
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Cyrus Ozymandias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Idaho clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Edison pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Idaho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison 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.
Edison keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Idaho won't allow Edison to sweep him here. #SUB#
Edison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Idaho defends well.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Idaho prevents Edison from improving his position.
Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Idaho 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.
#T1#
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edison won't allow Idaho to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Idaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Edison gets back to full guard.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.#SUB#
Edison has his foot on Idaho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idaho works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a triangle but Idaho pushes his legs off easily.
Edison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edison looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though.
Edison passes into half guard.
Edison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Idaho#SUB#
Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho 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: Edison (5) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison is working hard here to advance position.
Edison keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idaho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (7) vs (2) Idaho
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Edison passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it.
Idaho manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Edison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edison has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Idaho
Edison moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (12) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Edison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edison defends it easily.#SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edison is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (15) vs (2) Idaho#SUB#
Edison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Idaho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Edison has hold of Idaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Idaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T6##SUB#
Edison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idaho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idaho shrugs it off. #SUB#
Edison working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Edison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idaho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idaho shrugs it off.
Edison prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Edison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idaho is surviving well by controlling Edison's body position as best he can.
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Edison has control of the leg. #T7#
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (15) vs (6) Idaho#SUB2#
Edison showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking to break Edison's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edison remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Edison tries to escape but Idaho has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Idaho tightening his grip on Edison, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms.
Idaho is hanging on to Edison's back as he tries to escape.
Edison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Idaho's guard. Nice work there by Edison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (17) vs (6) Idaho
Idaho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (17) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard. #T8#
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9##SUB2#
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (19) vs (8) Idaho
Edison wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position.
Idaho 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.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura but Idaho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edison to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Edison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edison has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Idaho.
Edison stands and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (22) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.#T10##SUB#
Edison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Idaho! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (24) vs (8) Idaho#SUB#
Edison looking for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB#
Edison wants to finish this one by submission but Idaho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Edison.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Edison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Edison has control of Idaho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Idaho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Idaho is looking to get to half guard.
Idaho 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.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edison moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (27) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Edison looking to secure an arm triangle but Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Edison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Edison working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Edison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Edison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T13##SUB#
Edison working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Edison is breathing heavily.
Edison prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Edison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Edison has hold of Idaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Idaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Edison has control of Idaho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Idaho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Idaho regains half guard.#T14#
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho gets full guard.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edison passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edison prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (30) vs (8) Idaho
Idaho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 30 to 8. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Bar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Bar tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bar.
Bar looks for a takedown but Gomes sprawls well.#TD2#
Bar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Bar
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough?, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gomes prevents Bar from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Bar stalls from top position.
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.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Bar in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Bar wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Bar controls the position.
Gomes prevents Bar from improving position.
Gomes wants to control but Bar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes is letting Bar control him for a moment.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes keeping his opponent close.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes stops Bar from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #T6##SUB2#
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Gomes wants to control but Bar postures up.
Bar trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar controlling the pace.
Bar tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
#T9#
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.
Bar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (7) Bar
Gomes is controlling an arm, preventing Bar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bar looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Gomes controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bar wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Bar controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Gomes 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: Gomes (2) vs (7) Bar
Bar controlling Gomes's posture.
Bar controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #T12#
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Gomes is pushing down on Bar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bar is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Gomes controlling the action here.
Bar controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 7 to 2. Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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