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SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jake Dunn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paul Price!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Price looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dunn (0) vs (2) Price
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunn is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
Price content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dunn wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dunn gets full guard.#T1#
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunn keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dunn is trying to keep Price in close.
Price sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Dunn keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price pushing down on Dunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dunn wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
Dunn is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dunn (0) vs (5) Price
Price trying to control but Dunn is having none of it.
Price content just to control the position here. #T3#
It looks like Price 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.
Price is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Price looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Price manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dunn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dunn (0) vs (8) Price#T4#
Dunn is in bad spot here.
Price really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dunn.#SUB2#
Dunn showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Price is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dunn is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Price! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Madden instigates a clinch.
Madden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
#TD2#
Madden jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Madden controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself.
Wagner trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.
Madden 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: Wagner (0) vs (2) Madden
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wagner is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold.
Wagner trying to control here.
#T1#
Wagner wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madden in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Madden seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Madden is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wagner is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reese Madden!
In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clarkson tries to keep at a distance but Corona has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Corona manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Corona throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clarkson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (3) Clarkson#SUB2#
Clarkson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corona is looking to regain half guard here but Clarkson keeps moving and retains side control.
Corona is trying to control Clarkson's posture but Clarkson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clarkson tries for a kimura but Corona is defending well. #T1#
Corona is not content to let Clarkson control the position.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Clarkson is working for a submission of some sort.
Corona is positioning himself well to prevent Clarkson advancing to mount.
Clarkson not doing much here.
#T2#
Corona is trying to control but can't.
Clarkson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corona pulls Clarkson in close to his closed guard and prevents Clarkson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Clarkson trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Clarkson looking to pass the guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Corona pulls Clarkson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Clarkson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarkson defends well.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corona is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (3) Clarkson
Corona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on Corona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corona works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on Corona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corona works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Corona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona trying to control but Clarkson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clarkson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corona escapes and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (5) vs (3) Clarkson#T5##SUB#
Corona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clarkson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corona wants to control but Clarkson is keeping him busy.
Clarkson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corona's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (5) vs (7) Clarkson#T6##SUB2#
Corona fending off the submission attempt from Clarkson.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clarkson has the hooks in. Corona is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Corona looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clarkson.
#SUB2#
Clarkson working for a choke but Corona reverses nicely into Clarkson 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (7) vs (7) Clarkson
Corona wants to control from the top but Clarkson keeps moving. #T7#
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarkson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona being controlled here momentarily.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Clarkson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Clarkson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Corona stacks Clarkson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Corona! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (10) vs (7) Clarkson
Corona happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Corona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarkson, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Clarkson looks to move to half guard but instead Corona has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corona (12) vs (7) Clarkson#T9#
Corona prevents Clarkson from getting the reversal.
Clarkson stops Corona from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Clarkson 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: Corona (12) vs (9) Clarkson
Clarkson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Corona has his foot on Clarkson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarkson works his way back into a safe position though.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but Clarkson defends it easily.
#T10#
Corona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Clarkson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB2#
Clarkson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corona working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Clarkson is posturing up here but Corona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clarkson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clarkson has to tap! Slick submission there by Corona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Howell takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Orozco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Howell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orozco to the mat. Orozco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Howell
Orozco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orozco is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Howell postures up. #SUB#
Howell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Howell being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Howell trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Howell passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orozco tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Orozco trying to control here.
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Howell advancing to mount. #T2#
Orozco wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Orozco is defending the position.
Howell controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orozco looking to control.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Orozco looking to control.
#T3#
Howell trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco controlling Howell's posture.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Orozco.
Howell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orozco 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: Orozco (2) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Orozco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Orozco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Howell defends it well.
Howell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg.
Orozco controlling the action here.
Howell is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Orozco is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orozco stalling away here and it's allowed Howell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there.
Orozco trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T6#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orozco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (4) Howell
Orozco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco 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.
Orozco looking to control.
Orozco 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: Orozco (4) vs (4) Howell
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Orozco is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Howell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Howell has his hands clasped together around Orozco's back. He's all about the action.
Howell is not content to let Orozco control the position.#T8#
Howell is looking for a sweep. Orozco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Orozco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howell is just riding it out for now. Orozco eventually gives up the hold.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard.
Orozco is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T9#
Howell being controlled here, momentarily.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there.
Orozco trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T10#
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howell managing to control the position.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Howell looking to control.
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orozco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (4) vs (6) Howell
Howell wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco has Howell pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orozco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Orozco's legs - danger averted.
Howell postures up.
Howell controlling from the top position. #T12#
Howell passes into half guard.
Orozco is concentrating on defense, preventing Howell from advancing position.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell is keen to just control but Orozco is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Howell 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.
Orozco is not content to let Howell control the position.#T13#
Orozco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orozco (8) vs (6) Howell
Howell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Orozco is hanging on to Howell's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Orozco working for a choke but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Orozco is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Howell taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Orozco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Orozco!
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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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 6 wins and 11 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sykov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sykov 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: River (0) vs (2) Sykov
River trying to control from the bottom.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sykov is working for a submission of some sort.
River wants to get back to full guard.
River is looking to control Sykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sykov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
River has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sykov wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sykov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sykov wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sykov prevents River from improving his position.#SUB2#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Sykov.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
River is trying to maintain the position but Sykov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sykov prevents River from improving his position.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Sykov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sykov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River is controlling Sykov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
River is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily.
Sykov is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is trying to maintain the position but Sykov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sykov seems to be looking for submissions.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Sykov is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sykov is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for River! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Sykov
River tries to hold on but Sykov pushes him away.
River is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action.
River manages to regain half guard. Good work.
River holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
River tries to roll over but Sykov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykov trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
Sykov prevents River from improving his position.
River is working hard here to advance position.
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sykov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead River has recovered full guard. #T7#
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Sykov trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sykov is working for a submission of some sort.
River is looking to control Sykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sykov is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now.
Sykov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sykov is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #T10##SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sykov is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River is not content to let Sykov control the position.#SUB2#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
#T11##SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
River wants to improve his position but Sykov is controlling well.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Sykov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Sykov#T12##SUB2#
Sykov is working for a guillotine from mount but River frees his head quite easily.
Sykov looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sykov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, River has worked his arm free - good work by River!
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13##SUB2#
Sykov tries for a kimura but River is defending well. #SUB2#
Sykov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sykov's guard! Nice work there by River! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (8) Sykov
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
River drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sykov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now River has Sykov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (10) Sykov#T14#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykov defends well.
Sykov tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sykov wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Alexei Sykov 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardosi.#CL#
Cardosi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardosi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cardosi tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Cardosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
Miyao 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.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Miyao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Cardosi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miyao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Miyao#SUB#
Cardosi has an active guard here but Miyao has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyao has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cardosi is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyao has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cardosi tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Cardosi is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi won't allow Miyao to pass to mount.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardosi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Miyao trying to work for an americana but Cardosi has managed to regain full guard.
Cardosi pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Cardosi wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi won't allow Miyao to pass to mount.
Cardosi trying to control here.
#T6#
Miyao not doing much here.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Cardosi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Cardosi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardosi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardosi has control of Miyao's left arm, preventing Miyao from doing any damage. #T8#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi is controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #T10#
Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cardosi controlling Miyao's posture. #T11#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Miyao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for a guillotine here but Miyao defends easily.
Cardosi has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Miyao has moved into half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard but Miyao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (8) Miyao
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Cardosi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Cardosi is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Cardosi 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: Cardosi (2) vs (8) Miyao
Cardosi stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 8 to 2.
Joao Miyao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying '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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doe leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Doe
Doe is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
Doe is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position. #T1#
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doe is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Doe
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Doe tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Doe is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie looking to control but Doe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Doe tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Doe is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Doe is working to get back to half guard.
Doe tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Doe tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Doe is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Doe
Gracie biding his time, controlling Doe.
Doe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Doe is really stuck here.
#T7#
Doe just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Doe right now.
#SUB#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Doe trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Doe tries to break free.
Doe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
#T8#
I really don't envy Doe right now.
#SUB#
Gracie goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Doe escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Doe
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Doe postures up. #T9#
Gracie pulls Doe in to control the position.
Doe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Doe has passed into half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Doe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie won't allow Doe to pass to mount.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Gracie is looking to control Doe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T13#
Doe trying to control the pace.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Doe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Doe 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 advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Doe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Doe#T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Standish or perhaps it was just good defense by Farquharson, which made it look bad.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Standish shows good takedown defense. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Farquharson enables Standish to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farquharson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Farquharson
We've been hearing good reports from Standish'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.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farquharson has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage.
Standish controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Standish passes into half guard. #T1#
Farquharson is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
Standish trying to mount his opponent but Farquharson defends it.
Farquharson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farquharson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Farquharson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson controlling the position.
Standish preventing the sweep.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Farquharson controlling Standish's posture. #T3#
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Standish preventing the sweep.
Farquharson controlling Standish's posture.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farquharson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farquharson controlling Standish's posture.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
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 has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Farquharson#T8#
Farquharson gets back to half guard.
Standish keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Standish trying to mount his opponent but Farquharson defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farquharson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standish manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (5) vs (2) Farquharson
Standish pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Standish wants to hit a sweep here but Farquharson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Standish there! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (5) Farquharson
Standish wants to hold on but Farquharson pushes him away.
Farquharson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Standish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Standish wants to control but Farquharson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (8) Farquharson
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standish keeps working.
Standish is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Standish can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T13##SUB2#
Farquharson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Standish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Standish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Standish is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Standish is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Farquharson prevents Standish from improving his position.
Standish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Farquharson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Standish tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Farquharson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamish Farquharson!
Hamish Farquharson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Feet to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Feet
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Gomes controlling the position.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes has Feet pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Gomes controlling Feet's posture.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet preventing the sweep.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes is controlling Feet's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes looking to control.
#T3#
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feet wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Feet
Feet passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (7) Feet
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Feet maintains control.
Feet is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Feet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Feet wants to take Gomes's back here but Gomes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Feet has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Feet's attempts to control the action.
Feet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Feet tries to control but Gomes wriggling away. #T5#
Feet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feet with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Feet wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.
Feet wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Feet controlling the pace for now.
Feet wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Feet wants to take his opponent's back but Gomes doesn't allow it. #T7#
Gomes wants to hold on but Feet pushes him away.
Feet tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
Feet controlling his opponent.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Feet's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Feet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Feet controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes regains half guard.
Feet is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gomes reverses the position - he's now on top in Feet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (7) Feet#T9#
Feet 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.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet is adopting a defensive guard.
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Gomes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Feet's legs - danger averted.
Gomes 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.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet. #T11#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Feet is trying to keep Gomes in close.
#SUB2#
Feet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Feet.
Feet being controlled here, momentarily.
Feet trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Feet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (9) Feet
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (12) Feet
Feet wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy. #T13#
Gomes looking for a sweep but Feet has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (2) vs (14) Feet
Feet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes is looking to improve his position but Feet isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Feet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gomes is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Feet maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 14 to 2. Seemah Feet retains his middleweight title!
Seemah Feet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Chai instigates a clinch.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chai prevents it.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Chai successfully pulls guard.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (3) vs (0) Chai
Chai wants to control but Hunt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (3) vs (2) Chai
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking to stall here but Hunt recovers full guard.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Chai stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (3) vs (5) Chai
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Chai
Chai is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Chai is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T4#
Chai 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.
Chai controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Chai 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.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (7) Chai
Hunt is trying to hold Chai in close to prevent damage but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (10) Chai
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai wants to finish this one by submission but Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chai.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Hunt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Hunt tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hunt is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (10) Chai#SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T7#
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (10) Chai
Chai is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
Hunt trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai wants to control but Hunt postures up.#T8#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt working away.
Hunt trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunt dominates the positioning.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Hunt'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.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Chai wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Chai pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (12) Chai
Hunt keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Hunt has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (12) vs (12) Chai#T10#
Hunt trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (15) vs (12) Chai
Chai is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
Chai 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.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (15) vs (16) Chai#SUB2#
Hunt 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 Chai gets his way!
Hunt tries to escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Hunt 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 Chai gets his way!
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Chai avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.#SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (17) vs (16) Chai
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 17 to 16.
Mike Hunt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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