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SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa closes the distance and pushes Aharon back into the cage.#TD2#
Aharon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zofewa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aharon to the mat. Aharon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Aharon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aharon can't keep his opponent in guard - Zofewa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Aharon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zofewa. Oh but Aharon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zofewa goes limp - he's gone! Aharon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maimonedes Aharon! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Denari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vieira is trying to defend but Denari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira is staying active underneath Denari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Denari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Denari seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Vieira is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Denari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Denari is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (2) Vieira#T1##SUB#
Denari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira pushing down on Denari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denari wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira controlling from mount.
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vieira tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Denari is squirming around nicely.
Denari is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine from mount but Denari is having none of it. #T3#
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Denari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Denari (2) vs (8) Vieira
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Denari buck him off.
Vieira is hanging on to Denari's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira controls the position.
Denari is keeping busy.
#T4#
Denari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari trying to control the hands but Vieira won't let him. #SUB2#
Denari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vieira.
Denari is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Denari has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
Denari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vieira's guard. Nice work there by Denari.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (8) Vieira
Vieira keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #T6#
Vieira is pulling down on Denari's head. It's preventing any offense from Denari, at least for the moment.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Denari postures up.
Denari stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denari manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (10) Vieira
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (10) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (9) vs (10) Vieira#T7#
Denari wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (9) vs (12) Vieira
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Denari defends it.
Denari is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Denari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (9) vs (15) Vieira
Denari looks to move to half guard but instead Vieira has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (9) vs (17) Vieira
Vieira tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira controlling his opponent. #T9#
Denari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vieira is trying to control. Denari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying for a kimura here. Denari looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vieira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Madden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Madden 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.
Madden controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madden seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson advances to half guard. #T1#
Madden wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Madden gets full guard.
Madden looking to control.
Madden trying to control the position here.
Madden controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson 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. #T2#
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson 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.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Madden has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Madden wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Madden holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Madden trying to control the position.
Madden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden managing to control the position.
Robinson 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.
Robinson won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T6#
Robinson pushes down on Madden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Madden trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Madden defends it.
Robinson is taking a breather. Madden 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.#T7#
Madden tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson is thwarting Madden's attempts to control the position.
Robinson trying to advance position but Madden counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Madden is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Madden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.#T8#
Madden trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden controlling Robinson's posture.
Madden keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T9#
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: Madden (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson keeping control of the position.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Madden trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Madden prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Madden's back. He's all about the action.#T10#
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Madden is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Madden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (5) vs (0) Robinson
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T11#
Robinson wants to control but Madden postures up.#SUB#
Madden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson tries to bench press Madden off him but Madden keeps the position.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson holding on.
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T12#
Madden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robinson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Madden tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T13#
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
Madden is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Madden stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (8) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Madden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madden trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to control but Madden postures up.
Madden taking a breather here.
Madden laying and praying for a moment but Robinson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 13 wins and 6 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nurbolatov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orozco to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (0) Nurbolatov
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurbolatov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Nurbolatov 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.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orozco'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.
Nurbolatov wants to sweep here but Orozco controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orozco controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco 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.
Nurbolatov controls Orozco momentarily but Orozco frees himself.
Orozco preventing the sweep. #T2#
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov has his foot on Orozco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orozco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orozco is aware though and is defending well.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Nurbolatov.
Orozco 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. #T3#
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nurbolatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard here.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurbolatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurbolatov, not yet. #T5#
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up.
Orozco 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#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orozco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orozco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orozco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6##SUB#
Orozco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurbolatov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orozco has Nurbolatov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (2) Nurbolatov
Orozco being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Nurbolatov won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Orozco is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T7#
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Nurbolatov tries to pass. #SUB#
Orozco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurbolatov has passed into half guard!
Nurbolatov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orozco controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurbolatov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orozco is pressing down on Nurbolatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Nurbolatov controlling from the top position.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco looking to control.
Orozco managing to control the position. #SUB#
Orozco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurbolatov defends well.
Orozco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nurbolatov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orozco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Orozco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurbolatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (4) vs (2) Nurbolatov#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Nurbolatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Orozco content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orozco is aware though and is defending well.
Orozco trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
#T12##SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orozco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov 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 wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Orozco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Orozco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nurbolatov's body to avoid the submission. Nurbolatov has instead reached around Orozco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nurbolatov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
An out of breath Daniyar Nurbolatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Standish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Standish's takedown attempt.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Hill gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Standish
Hill 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.
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill controlling from the top position.
Hill seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Standish for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Standish has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Standish holds on and takes a little breather.
Hill wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Standish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Standish pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Hill wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving. #T3#
Hill advances to half guard.
Standish trying to control here.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Standish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Standish is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (2) vs (4) Standish
Standish really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hill.
Hill trying to control the hands but Standish breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Hill right now.
#T5#
Good control from Standish.
Let's hope that Standish 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.
Hill trying to control the hands but Standish won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6##T7#
Hill tries to escape the position.
Standish controlling from the back.
Hill trying to control the position but Standish manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Hill defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Standish's arms.
Standish controls the action.#T8#
Hill tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hill looking very determined here, making life difficult for Standish.
Standish controlling the position well here. Hill rolled but Standish kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Standish gets his hands free as Hill looks to control. #T9#
Standish is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hill is keeping busy.
Standish has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hill's body.
#T10#
Hill tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Standish controls the action.
Hill tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Standish keeps control of the position easily here as Hill tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Standish keeps control of the position as Hill tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Standish tries to keep control of the position but Hill is staying busy.
Standish is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Standish. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Standish's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (4) Standish
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill advances to half guard.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Standish is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (7) vs (4) Standish#T13#
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish tries to hold on but Hill postures up.
Hill wants to take Standish's back but he can't do it this time.
Standish wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Standish is trying desperately to improve position.
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Standish 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: Hill (7) vs (6) Standish
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Howell's head and hops out.#TD#
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howell! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Howell
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Howell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hunt gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Howell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hunt lets go of the hold and Howell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Kuang
Majere 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.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Kuang.
Kuang controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Kuang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuang is one step ahead there.
Majere can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Majere is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Kuang#SUB2#
Kuang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Majere manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuang's best efforts.
Kuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Majere is defending well.
My spies in Frugal McDoogal\'s Dojo inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere trying to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it. #SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.#SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Majere keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Kuang trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere wants to hit a sweep here but Kuang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Majere there! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Kuang
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#T4#
Kuang trying to control the pace.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere 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: Majere (4) vs (8) Kuang
Well, if Majere 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.
#T5#
Kuang is not content to let Majere control the position.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere is controlling the pace.
Kuang trying to control here.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg. #T6#
Kuang is concentrating on defense, preventing Majere from advancing position.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Kuang is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (7) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Majere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T7#
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Majere wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Kuang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Kuang working to try and regain half guard.
Majere wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Kuang prevents Majere from taking his back.
Majere content just to control the position here.
Kuang is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere controlling from the full mount.
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Majere maintains control.
Majere wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Majere controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Majere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuang for as long as he can get away with.
Kuang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Kuang wants to control but Majere passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Well, if Majere 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.
Kuang trying to control but Majere postures up.
#T12#
Majere controlling the action here.
Kuang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kuang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Majere looking to sit in guard and control but Kuang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (10) Kuang#T14#
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Majere is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Majere can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Majere wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere is looking to improve his position.
Kuang trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Denubis Majere 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.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gaul gets a clinch. #TD2#
Moly decides to pull guard.
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (3) vs (0) Moly
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul is staying tight to Moly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gaul trying to control the position but Moly is working away. #SUB#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Moly manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gaul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Moly is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly looking to control.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul is really struggling to control Moly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moly is trying to keep Gaul in close.
#T2#
Gaul is looking to advance position but Moly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (3) vs (4) Moly
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul regains half guard.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaul is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moly trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Moly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moly controlling the action here.
Moly is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Gaul tries to roll over but Moly keeps him under control.
Moly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Moly wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Moly is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.#T6#
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaul is pulling down on Moly's head to control his posture.
Moly trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moly has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Moly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Gaul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (5) vs (4) Moly
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (4) Moly
Gaul working away.
Moly regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gaul's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T9#
Moly wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (4) Moly
Gaul wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Moly struggling a bit here.
Moly is not content to let Gaul control the position. #SUB#
Gaul is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Moly is trying to escape and Gaul transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Moly is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gaul! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Helvig
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.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Chai regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Chai moves into full guard.
#T1#
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking to control.
Chai pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Helvig 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 Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Helvig
Helvig taking a breather here. #T2#
Helvig tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Helvig controlling from side mount.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Chai prevents Helvig from moving into mount.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai trying to remain calm as Helvig controls from the top position.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig happy to just control the position for now.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig taking a breather here. #T4#
Chai is not content to let Helvig control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helvig's best efforts.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Well, if Helvig 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.
#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Well, if Helvig 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.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.#T7#
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Helvig from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Chai gets full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (11) Helvig
Chai is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Let's hope that Helvig 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.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Helvig takes Chai's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (14) Helvig
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Helvig.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (17) Helvig
Helvig tries to advance to mount but can't.
Helvig controls the position.
Chai stops Helvig from passing to mount.
Helvig passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (19) Helvig#T11#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chai is holding on tight.
#T12#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (22) Helvig
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Helvig is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Helvig biding his time, controlling Chai.
Chai trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T14#
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai trying to control the hands but Helvig won't let him.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Helvig just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 22 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 53 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sershurrapal closes the distance and pushes Ottke back into the cage.
Sershurrapal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.#TD#
Ottke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal being controlled here, momentarily.
Ottke trying to control but Sershurrapal is working 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.
Sershurrapal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.#T1#
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here.
Ottke passes into half guard.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working. #T2#
Sershurrapal tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke controlling the action here.#T3#
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal wants to control the action here but instead Ottke manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Ottke wants to take Sershurrapal's back but he can't do it this time.
Sershurrapal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Sershurrapal tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Sershurrapal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sershurrapal is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Sershurrapal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ottke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sershurrapal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sershurrapal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sershurrapal is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#T8#
Sershurrapal trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Sershurrapal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Sershurrapal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Sershurrapal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sershurrapal from controlling successfully.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up. #T10#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Sershurrapal tries to pass.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke trying to control the position here. #T11#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sershurrapal from controlling successfully.
Sershurrapal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Sershurrapal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Ottke tries to bench press Sershurrapal off him but Sershurrapal keeps the position.
Ottke is trying to escape the position but Sershurrapal is controlling the position.
Ottke tries to bench press Sershurrapal off him but Sershurrapal keeps the position. #T13#
Sershurrapal is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sershurrapal controls the position.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Sershurrapal laying and praying for a moment but Ottke takes advantage and regains half guard. #T14##SUB#
Ottke actively working from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Sershurrapal is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ottke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ottke takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, 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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