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SSG 310 Silalahi vs Gabenagus PBP Commentary |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blankenship defends it nicely.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches up with Blankenship, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes Blankenship against the cage but Blankenship circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynch has a takedown stuffed.
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Lynch.
Lynch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blankenship clinches with his opponent.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Blankenship manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Blankenship pulls Lynch into guard.
#T1#
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lynch is now in half guard.
Blankenship wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch not doing much here.
Blankenship trying to control but Lynch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blankenship tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Lynch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
Still in half guard, Lynch seems content to control.#T3##SUB2#
Lynch is working for a submission of some sort.
Blankenship is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Blankenship won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lynch seems to be working for a kimura but Blankenship defends the submission attempt.
Lynch is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Blankenship reverses the position - he's now on top in Lynch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Lynch#T4##SUB#
Blankenship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blankenship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking to cinch up a triangle. Blankenship throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lynch's body to avoid the submission. Lynch has instead reached around Blankenship's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lynch arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alec Lynch! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Giljegiljaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camoran sprawls well. Camoran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giljegiljaw gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Giljegiljaw 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: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Camoran
Camoran tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
Giljegiljaw has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (0) Camoran
Camoran looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Giljegiljaw (8) vs (0) Camoran
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camoran is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Giljegiljaw has the hooks in. Camoran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Camoran 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljegiljaw tries to get the hooks in deep but Camoran pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Camoran right now.
Camoran keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Giljegiljaw controlling the positon.#T2#
Giljegiljaw has the hooks in. Camoran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Giljegiljaw has good solid back control here.
Camoran trying to control but not successfully.
Camoran is in bad spot here.
Camoran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giljegiljaw trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camoran doesn't escape.
Camoran is trying to break free.
#T3#
Giljegiljaw is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position as Camoran tries to break free.
Camoran trying to control the action but Giljegiljaw just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Camoran right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Giljegiljaw controlling the positon.
Camoran can't escape the position.
#T4#
Giljegiljaw slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Giljegiljaw'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.
Camoran can't escape the position.
Giljegiljaw biding his time, controlling Camoran.
Camoran wants to escape the position.
Giljegiljaw just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5#
Further stalling from Giljegiljaw.
Camoran prevents Giljegiljaw from getting a body triangle.
Camoran rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Giljegiljaw controlling the action here.
Giljegiljaw moves into full mount! Camoran won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (11) vs (0) Camoran#T6#
Camoran manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Camoran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Giljegiljaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Giljegiljaw's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Giljegiljaw (11) vs (4) Camoran
Camoran is trying to stick to Giljegiljaw's back but Giljegiljaw is turning into Camoran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camoran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Giljegiljaw. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (13) vs (4) Camoran
Camoran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camoran is looking to sweep but instead, Giljegiljaw has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Camoran is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Giljegiljaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Giljegiljaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Camoran is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Giljegiljaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroki Giljegiljaw! |
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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 10 wins and 4 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyao 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: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture.
Miyao won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Miyao is still trying to improve position.
Miyao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardosi's guard. #T2#
Miyao wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cardosi wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
#T3#
Miyao is looking to advance position but Cardosi won't allow it.
Miyao wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Miyao seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyao trying to control from Cardosi's half guard. Cardosi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miyao slips nicely into half guard.
Cardosi trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Cardosi is working away.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
Cardosi controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself.
Miyao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (5) Miyao#T5#
Cardosi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
Miyao keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi content to control rather than advance.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB2#
Miyao actively working from the bottom here.
Miyao won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi trying to control the pace.
Cardosi wants to pass to mount but Miyao is defending the position. #T7#
Miyao keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cardosi content to control rather than advance.
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Miyao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardosi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyao being controlled here, momentarily.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (5) Miyao
Cardosi wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy. #T9#
Cardosi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cardosi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (7) vs (5) Miyao
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi fails to advance to Miyao's back. #T10#
Cardosi looking to control but Miyao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Cardosi 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 Cardosi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardosi's best efforts.#T11#
Cardosi controlling the action here.
Miyao gets full guard.
Miyao controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi 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. #SUB2#
Cardosi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Miyao has locked up a guillotine! Miyao's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cardosi is holding on here and Miyao must be using up a lot of energy. Cardosi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Miyao gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Miyao!
A victorious Paulo Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gascoigne darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.
Gascoigne prevents the takedown attempt.
Gascoigne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gascoigne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kim jumps into guard, dragging Gascoigne to the mat.
Kim has Gascoigne pulled in close to control his posture.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Gascoigne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kim pulls Gascoigne in close to his closed guard and prevents Gascoigne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascoigne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (3) vs (0) Kim
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Kim is letting Gascoigne control him for a moment.
Kim stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim seems a little lost for a moment, as Gascoigne dominates the positioning.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gascoigne wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Kim struggling a bit here.
Kim is looking to regain half guard here but Gascoigne keeps moving and retains side control.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Kim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kim wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Gascoigne is controlling the pace.
Kim gets full guard.
Gascoigne controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim is trying to control the position but Gascoigne postures up. #T9#
Gascoigne slips nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Well, if Gascoigne 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.
Kim trying to control but Gascoigne postures up.
Kim wants to improve his position but Gascoigne is controlling well.
Kim is pressing down on Gascoigne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Gascoigne trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim looking to control.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Gascoigne postures up.
#T11#
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kim pulls Gascoigne in to control the position.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Kim keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.
Kim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. #T14#
Kim trying to control the position.
Gascoigne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A very excited looking Paul Gascoigne 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rhodeo is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
Rhodeo tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it. #CL2#
Rhodeo darts in and clinches Doe up against the cage.
Doe wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Rhodeo jumps guard and drags Doe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhodeo postures up.
#T2#
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doe's guard.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rhodeo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rhodeo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (4) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
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.
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully.
Rhodeo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Doe.
#T3#
Rhodeo's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Doe's hands.
Doe doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (4) Rhodeo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard.
Rhodeo stands and throws Doe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (4) vs (7) Rhodeo#T4#
Doe is trying to escape the position but Rhodeo is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
Doe is trying to control Rhodeo's posture but Rhodeo avoids it. #SUB2#
Rhodeo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doe, who protects the arm well.
Rhodeo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (4) vs (9) Rhodeo#T5#
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo prevents Doe from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
Doe is trying desperately to improve position.
Rhodeo moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Doe (4) vs (12) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Doe doesn't escape. #T6#
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Doe tries to break free.
Doe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Doe staying busy and making it hard for Rhodeo to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Doe is keeping busy.
Rhodeo controlling the position well here. Doe rolled but Rhodeo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Rhodeo tries to keep control of the position but Doe is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo avoiding Doe 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Doe can't escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Doe doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rhodeo.
More stalling from Rhodeo.
Doe wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Rhodeo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Doe's body.
Rhodeo tries to keep control of the position but Doe is staying busy.
Doe is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo trying to control.
Rhodeo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Rhodeo is looking to control Doe but Doe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rhodeo biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like Rhodeo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Doe tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Rhodeo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Doe.
Well,Doe is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Doe tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo tries to get the hooks in deep but Doe pushed the leg off. #T13#
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Doe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Doe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rhodeo is trying to control but Doe is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Rhodeo fails to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo controlling his opponent. #T14#
Rhodeo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 12 to 4.
After the big win, Dusty Rhodeo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hill darts in and clinches Ozymandias up against the cage.#TD2#
Hill has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ozymandias clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (4) Hill
Ozymandias has hold of Hill's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Good control from Hill.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hill's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ozymandias wants to escape the position.
Ozymandias trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T1#
Ozymandias wants to control his opponent's hands but Hill gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ozymandias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hill.
Hill controlling the position well here. Ozymandias rolled but Hill kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ozymandias is really stuck here.
Hill tries to get the hooks in deep but Ozymandias pushed the leg off. #T2#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Ozymandias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hill has the hooks in. Ozymandias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ozymandias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Hill is riding his opponent, not letting Ozymandias buck him off.
Hill trying to control momentarily.
Hill is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hill controlling well, preventing Ozymandias from escaping the position.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Hill wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.#T4#
Ozymandias wants to escape the position.
Ozymandias just trying to survive but Hill is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Ozymandias right now.
Ozymandias is really stuck here.
Ozymandias prevents Hill from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hill has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ozymandias's body.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Ozymandias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Ozymandias wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ozymandias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hill is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the position and prevent Hill from advancing to side control.
Hill is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now. #T7#
Hill performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hill is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Hill prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Hill is stalling here. Ozymandias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hill seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ozymandias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (4) Hill
Hill prevents Ozymandias from improving position.
Hill is being controlled here. #T8#
Hill tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ozymandias presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (6) vs (4) Hill
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Hill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hill tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Hill regains half guard.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (9) vs (4) Hill
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Hill is desperately trying to improve his position but Ozymandias has a good base and remains in mount.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias avoids the attempt from Hill to control.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias avoids the attempt from Hill to control.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Hill wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T14#
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to take his opponent's back but Hill doesn't allow it.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Cyrus Ozymandias 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nutz circles away.
Nutz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nutz enables Marden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nutz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Marden postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marden won't allow Nutz to sweep him here. #T1#
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Nutz 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.
Nutz controlling Marden's posture.
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marden is pushing down on Nutz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nutz is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (5) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marden is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutz defends it well.
Marden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Marden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
#T3#
Nutz is not content to let Marden control the position.
Marden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nutz is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden slows the pace down in half guard.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Marden is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Marden is taking a breather. Nutz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Nutz defends it.
Marden is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nutz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Marden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Marden is keen to just control but Nutz is a slippery customer.
Marden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Marden is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Marden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marden wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
Marden is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.
Marden is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Nutz wants to control but Marden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nutz gets full guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Marden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Marden preventing the sweep. #T8#
Nutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (5) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nutz defends it easily.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB#
Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nutz is aware though and is defending well.
Nutz won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
Nutz trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nutz is aware though and is defending well.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T10##SUB#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nutz controls the pace.
Nutz trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (7) vs (2) Nutz#T11#
Marden controlling from the top position.
Nutz managing to control the position.
Marden content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Nutz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Nutz keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Marden trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there.
Nutz looking to control but Marden passes into half guard.
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard. #T13#
Nutz wants to get back to full guard but Marden has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (10) vs (2) Nutz
Marden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nutz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (12) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz wants to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Marden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marden looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Marden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz is trying desperately to improve position.
Nutz tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away. #T14#
Marden trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Marden controlling from the full mount.
Nutz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Marden's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz can't escape the position.
Marden content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Justa Nutz had this to say: 'Me fight, you die'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai instigates a clinch. #TD#
Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ieyasu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Ieyasu
Chai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Chai has got one arm under Ieyasu's chin. This could be trouble... Ieyasu trying to control the other hand but Chai gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ieyasu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CC Chai!
A victorious CC Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Itinya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Itinya slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Itinya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Itinya to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.#T1#
Itinya stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Itinya trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Itinya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Itinya
The referee asks Itinya politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Itinya prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Itinya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johnson 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.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #T4#
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Itinya 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 Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Itinya#T5#
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Itinya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position. #T6#
Itinya just content to control the position.
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Itinya staying calm.#T7#
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Itinya wants to control for a moment but Johnson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Itinya has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (11) Itinya
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Johnson 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: Johnson (2) vs (11) Itinya
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Itinya has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Itinya has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Itinya's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi looking to score a takedown here. Gabenagus is defending well but Silalahi drives through and ends up in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi 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. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a triangle but Silalahi pushes his legs off easily.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Silalahi pushes down on Gabenagus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silalahi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB2#
Silalahi is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Gabenagus has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Silalahi is in a lot of trouble! Gabenagus is straining to finish and he's done it! Silalahi taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
Our winner, Mecilvus Gabenagus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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