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SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 29 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aharon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aharon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aharon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hageman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aharon but Aharon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Hageman closes the distance and pushes Aharon back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hageman goes for a double leg but Aharon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aharon continues to drive forward.
Aharon feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aharon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Aharon has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hageman gets control of Aharon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hageman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Aharon stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.
Hageman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Aharon
Hageman trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom.
Aharon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Hageman is really struggling to control Aharon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aharon is pulling down on Hageman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hageman, at least for the moment.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Aharon#T3#
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
We've been informed that Aharon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Aharon controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Aharon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hageman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Aharon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman looking to control.
Hageman is breathing heavily.
Aharon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aharon pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aharon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hageman trying to hold on to Aharon's head to control him but Aharon postures up.
#T6#
Aharon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aharon controlling the action here.
Aharon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Aharon
Aharon wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #T7#
The referee asks Aharon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aharon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aharon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (7) Aharon
Aharon wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hageman is in trouble now - Aharon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (10) Aharon#T8##SUB2#
Hageman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aharon.
Aharon wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Aharon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aharon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Aharon is controlling the pace.
Hageman won't allow Aharon to pass to mount.
Aharon trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. #T10#
Aharon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hageman is in trouble now - Aharon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (13) Aharon
Aharon controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Aharon.
Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Aharon looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aharon takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (2) vs (16) Aharon
Well, with Aharon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hageman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Aharon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Let's hope that Aharon 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.
Aharon wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Aharon trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Hageman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Aharon gets his way!
Aharon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hageman.#SUB2#
Aharon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hageman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T14##SUB2#
Aharon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Aharon tightening his grip on Hageman, looking for the choke.
Aharon trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aharon wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madden napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Madden (0) vs (4) Moley
Madden is trying to control Moley's posture but Moley avoids it.
Madden gets back to half guard.
Madden wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madden gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Moley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Madden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Madden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (4) Moley
Moley keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. #T1#
Madden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (6) Moley
Madden can't keep his opponent in guard - Moley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Madden is defending well.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madden defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Madden keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can.
Madden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (4) vs (6) Moley
Madden trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture.
Madden trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madden pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Madden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moley.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moley holds on and takes a little breather.
Moley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madden controls the pace.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Moley being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (4) vs (8) Moley#T5##SUB#
Moley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moley has managed to get both his arms back between Madden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Moley has gone for a leg lock! Madden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (6) vs (8) Moley
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard. #T6#
Madden is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley seems keen to control Madden's posture.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Madden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture.
Madden controlling from the top position.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Moley has control of Madden's left arm, preventing Madden from doing any damage.
Madden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Moley pulls Madden in close to prevent any damage.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. #T10#
Madden wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Moley is adopting a defensive guard.
Madden passes into half guard.
Madden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moley keeping control of the position.
Madden stalling away here and it's allowed Moley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden being controlled here momentarily.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T12#
Moley keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Moley being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Madden is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Moley has his hands on Madden's head, controlling the position.
Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (6) vs (10) Moley
Moley pushes down on Madden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Madden wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Moley wants to work for an arm triangle but Madden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madden trying to control but Moley postures up.
#T14#
Madden wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madden is doing well to control the position and prevent Moley from advancing to side control.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden wants to get back to full guard but Moley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (6) vs (13) Moley#SUB2#
Moley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madden, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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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 2 wins and 8 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Moly rushes San and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
San manages to pull guard.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Moly is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to get to full guard but Moly has control of the leg.
Moly is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moly in particular looking to stall.
San is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
Moly trying to pass the guard but San defending well. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Moly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Moly#T2#
San is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (0) vs (5) Moly
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San is working hard here to advance position.
Moly trying to control but San is having none of it.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB2#
San tries to improve his position but Moly has taken his back! Moly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will San tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moly pushes San away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly 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 London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dallas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Dallas is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes postures up.
Dallas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gomes is now in half guard. #T2#
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dallas is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dallas avoid being mounted?
Dallas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dallas is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gomes controlling from the top position. #T3#
Dallas is controlling Gomes's posture.
Gomes won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Gomes pushing down on Dallas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dallas wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Gomes controlling the pace.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Dallas won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Dallas is holding on to half guard well.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Gomes is thwarting Dallas's attempts to control the position.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Dallas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Dallas#T7#
Dallas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dallas wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.#T8#
Dallas can't escape the position.
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Dallas gets back to half guard.
Dallas is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dallas avoid being mounted?
Gomes controlling the pace. #T9##SUB2#
Dallas with the active half guard here but Gomes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas keeping his opponent close.
Dallas is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Dallas sneaks back into half guard.
Dallas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (11) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. #T11#
Gomes controlling his opponent.
Dallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes prevents Dallas from getting the reversal.
Dallas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (14) vs (0) Dallas
Gomes controls the position.#T12#
Dallas trying to control the hands but Gomes breaks the grip.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Dallas tries to break free.
Dallas breaks Gomes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (14) vs (2) Dallas
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there. #T13#
Dallas wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Dallas pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes gets full guard.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T14#
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (16) vs (2) Dallas
Gomes stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dallas for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (19) vs (2) Dallas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Dallas struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Ronaldo Gomes 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lehel Bartasz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bartasz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farquharson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Farquharson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartasz is fending him off so far but Farquharson persists. Nope, Bartasz circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Bartasz gets a double leg takedown into Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bartasz (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Bartasz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bartasz being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartasz tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Bartasz taking a breather here. #T1#
Bartasz is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson gets back to half guard.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is defending well.
Farquharson 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.#T2#
Farquharson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bartasz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farquharson keeps working.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Farquharson wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson controlling the position for now.
Bartasz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartasz looking to pass the guard.
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T4#
Bartasz tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Bartasz stands and throws Farquharson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (8) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson struggling a bit here.
Bartasz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farquharson keeps working.
Bartasz laying and praying for a moment but Farquharson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bartasz wants to free his trapped foot but Farquharson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Bartasz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Farquharson's thigh. Farquharson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bartasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartasz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (8) vs (2) Farquharson
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Bartasz keeps moving.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is keeping the position.
Bartasz pulls Farquharson in to control the position. #T7#
Farquharson forces his way into half guard.
Farquharson not doing much here.
Farquharson is just content to waste time from the top position. Bartasz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Farquharson won't allow Bartasz to sweep him here.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Bartasz has control of Farquharson's left arm, preventing Farquharson from doing any damage.
Bartasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson trying to control but Bartasz is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bartasz controlling the position.#T9#
Bartasz looking to control.
Bartasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson stays in close to Bartasz's body and controls the position.
Bartasz looking to control.
Farquharson trying to control but Bartasz is working from the bottom.
Bartasz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (10) vs (2) Farquharson#T10#
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass.
Farquharson 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.
Bartasz tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Bartasz is working hard here to advance position.
Bartasz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bartasz preventing the sweep. #T11#
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Farquharson managing to control the position.
Farquharson is continuing to stall.
Bartasz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#T12#
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Farquharson has Bartasz pulled in close to control his posture.
Farquharson trying to keep a closed guard but Bartasz is proving a slippery customer.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T13#
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bartasz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartasz preventing the sweep.
Bartasz trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Bartasz stands and throws Farquharson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (13) vs (2) Farquharson
Farquharson sneaks back into half guard.
Bartasz wants to free his trapped foot but Farquharson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Bartasz is controlling well.
Bartasz wants to free his trapped foot but Farquharson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartasz takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Lehel Bartasz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 34 wins and 18 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wahlstroem wants to clinch up but Gerbandi keeps it at a distance.
Gerbandi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wahlstroem manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Wahlstroem gets a clinch. #TD2#
Wahlstroem has picked Gerbandi up - he's going for a ride! Wahlstroem dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
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.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Gerbandi is positioning himself well to prevent Wahlstroem advancing to mount.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi is controlling Wahlstroem's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Wahlstroem has control of the leg.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Gerbandi is controlling Wahlstroem's posture.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahlstroem defends well.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Wahlstroem tries to pass.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wahlstroem is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem has gone for a leg lock! Gerbandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Wahlstroem
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wahlstroem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Gerbandi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wahlstroem manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.#T3#
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is looking to improve his position but Gerbandi isn't that keen on the idea.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Wahlstroem has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Wahlstroem fending off the submission attempt from Gerbandi. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for the choke from the back position but Wahlstroem is controlling his hands well.
Gerbandi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wahlstroem's body.
Wahlstroem trying to control the hands but Gerbandi breaks the grip.
Wahlstroem is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Wahlstroem from escaping the position.
Wahlstroem turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (4) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Wahlstroem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (7) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wahlstroem is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gerbandi (11) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem working for a guillotine from mount but Gerbandi is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gerbandi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but instead Wahlstroem has moved into half guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control from half guard but Gerbandi is working away. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8##SUB2#
Wahlstroem has gone for a leg lock! Gerbandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (9) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T9#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well.
Gerbandi controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Gerbandi is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (16) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Wahlstroem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is in no mood to give up.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wahlstroem to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (19) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully.
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position.
#T12##SUB#
Gerbandi working for a choke but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wahlstroem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wahlstroem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wahlstroem for a finish. #SUB#
Gerbandi tightening his grip on Wahlstroem, looking for the choke. #T13##SUB#
Wahlstroem preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Wahlstroem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gerbandi's guard. Nice work there by Wahlstroem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (19) vs (11) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Wahlstroem defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerbandi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerbandi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerbandi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (23) vs (11) Wahlstroem#T14#
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Wahlstroem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gerbandi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (23) vs (15) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wahlstroem's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dew shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Dew
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dew 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (2) Dew#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dew has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (4) Dew
Dew trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dew is aware though and is defending well.
Dew engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dew wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Dew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dew trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (4) Dew
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Dew has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dew is trying to keep Yasalmibaal in close.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal lying in Dew's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dew decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Yasalmibaal taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Dew! |
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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 18 wins and 8 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Chai
Hunt trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Good control from Chai.#SUB2#
Chai is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hunt is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). T Mustana Chai!
An out of breath T Mustana Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Miyao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edison was covering up waiting for the punch and Miyao finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Edison
Miyao trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Edison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyao trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Miyao preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Edison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Edison. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Edison
Edison is looking for a sweep.
Edison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyao off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyao (5) vs (4) Edison
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Miyao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyao 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.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Miyao defends it.
Miyao is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Edison 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.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Edison pushes down on Miyao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyao tries to roll over but Edison keeps him under control.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edison is pressing down on Miyao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyao is holding on for now.
Edison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (7) Edison
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Miyao can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Edison is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miyao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miyao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (7) Edison
Miyao stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Miyao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (10) vs (7) Edison
Miyao wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Edison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Edison is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyao.
Edison moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edison moves into full guard.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (10) vs (9) Edison
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Miyao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.
Edison passes Miyao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison is pressing down on Miyao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyao is holding on for now.
Miyao is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Edison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edison trying to pass the guard but Miyao defending well. #T6#
Edison is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Miyao reverses the position - he's now on top in Edison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (12) vs (9) Edison
Miyao advances to half guard.
Miyao trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyao stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Miyao advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (15) vs (9) Edison
Edison regains half guard.
Edison moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Edison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (15) vs (11) Edison
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyao keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass. #SUB#
Miyao 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 forces his way into half guard.
Miyao won't allow Edison to pass to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Edison 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.
#SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (15) vs (14) Edison#SUB2#
Edison jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miyao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miyao and Edison has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miyao prevents Edison from moving into mount. #T9#
Edison advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (15) vs (16) Edison#SUB2#
Miyao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edison.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyao regains half guard.
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Edison has control of the leg.
Miyao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyao.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (15) vs (19) Edison#T10#
Miyao is trying to improve his position.
Edison advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (15) vs (21) Edison#SUB2#
Edison goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miyao turns into him and now he's in Edison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (17) vs (21) Edison
Miyao preventing the sweep.
Edison wants to hit a sweep here but Miyao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edison there! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (20) vs (21) Edison
Miyao moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (23) vs (21) Edison#T11#
Edison wants to escape the position.
Edison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyao.
Miyao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Edison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Edison is still trying to improve position.
Will Miyao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Miyao is really struggling to control Edison but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Miyao looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Miyao is hanging on to Edison's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Miyao tightening his grip on Edison, looking for the choke.
Edison turns into Miyao and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (23) vs (23) Edison
Edison advances to half guard.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Edison passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (23) vs (26) Edison
Miyao manages to get back to half guard.
Edison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miyao! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (23) vs (29) Edison#T13#
Miyao is looking to get to half guard.
Miyao tries to lock up and control but Edison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Edison swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miyao is now in Edison's guard. A big mistake from Edison there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (25) vs (29) Edison
Edison keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Miyao trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Miyao won't allow Edison to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Edison has his foot on Miyao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyao works his way back into a safe position though.
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (25) vs (31) Edison#T14#
Edison won't allow Miyao to sweep him here.
Edison stands and throws Miyao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (25) vs (34) Edison
Edison works to advance to full mount. Miyao defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (25) vs (36) Edison#SUB2#
Edison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miyao has worked his arm free - good work by Miyao!
Miyao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (25) vs (38) Edison
Edison looks winded!
Miyao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Edison uses his free foot to push down on Miyao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miyao. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (25) vs (41) Edison
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison prevents Miyao from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Edison working for a submission but Miyao is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison wins on points by 41 to 25. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 53 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Elvul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elvul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Elvul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Ottke
Elvul is keen to just control but Ottke is a slippery customer.
Elvul slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ottke pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Elvul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Elvul is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Elvul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully.
Ottke is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture. #T4#
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Elvul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elvul preventing the sweep. #T5#
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Elvul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
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.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Elvul controlling him for the moment.
Ottke 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: Elvul (2) vs (2) Ottke
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (2) vs (5) Ottke#T6#
Elvul tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (2) vs (8) Ottke
Elvul staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control. #SUB2#
Elvul preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ottke.
Ottke has the hooks in. Elvul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Ottke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Elvul has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Elvul trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip. #T7#
Elvul is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke keeps control of the position easily here as Elvul tries to buck him off.
Elvul can't escape the position.
#T8#
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Elvul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke is controlling Elvul's posture.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elvul puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control here.
#T9#
Elvul is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke pulls Elvul in close to his closed guard and prevents Elvul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Elvul wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Elvul won't allow Ottke to sweep him here. #T11#
Elvul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke seems keen to control Elvul's posture.#T12#
Elvul wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Elvul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ottke reverses the position - he's now on top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard. #T13#
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elvul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Elvul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Elvul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Elvul working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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