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SSG 318 Borgia vs Hall PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paul Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jake Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Dunn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) Dunn
Price stays in close to Dunn's body and controls the position.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dunn keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price slips nicely into half guard.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Price wants to pass the guard but Dunn is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Dunn moves into full guard.
Price controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dunn is looking for a triangle but Price pushes his legs off easily.
Dunn looks winded!#T3#
Price sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Price advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (5) vs (0) Dunn
Price working away.#T4##SUB#
Price looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunn is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Price taking a breather here. #SUB#
Price is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunn is defending well.
Price controls the position.#T5#
Price tries to advance to mount but Dunn denies him.
Price advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Price (7) vs (0) Dunn
Price controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Price with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6##SUB#
Price looking for a guillotine from mount but Dunn is having none of it.
Price content just to control the position here. #T7##SUB#
Price looking to secure an arm triangle but Dunn defends it well.
Price controlling the position easily from mount.
Price seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dunn for as long as he can get away with.
Price forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Price (10) vs (0) Dunn#T8#
Dunn trying to control the action but Price just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Dunn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Price off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Price patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Price patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Price controls the position.#SUB#
Dunn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Dunn 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 Price gets his way!
#SUB#
Price looking for the choke but no joy. #T10#
Price biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dunn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dunn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Price.
#SUB#
Dunn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Price.
Price is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB#
Price is working for a rear naked choke. Dunn is not defending it well and Price has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dunn refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dunn's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camoran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. CleaPain did well to prevent Camoran getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Camoran#SUB2#
Camoran seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
CleaPain is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
CleaPain gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain has control of Camoran's left arm, preventing Camoran from doing any damage.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
CleaPain 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.
Camoran trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #T2#
Camoran is fighting to break CleaPain's control of his arms but CleaPain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Camoran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and CleaPain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Camoran#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camoran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Camoran in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (4) Camoran
Camoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T3#
CleaPain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Camoran has gone for a leg lock! CleaPain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (4) Camoran
CleaPain passes Camoran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4##SUB#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camoran is looking for a sweep. CleaPain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Camoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB2#
Camoran actively working from the bottom here.
CleaPain is thwarting Camoran's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
CleaPain is working for a kimura but Camoran is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8##SUB2#
Camoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
CleaPain is trying for a kimura here. Camoran looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! CleaPain wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor CleaPain! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Typus Typhoon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Slug gets a clinch. #TD2#
Slug ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slug no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slug is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Typhoon (0) vs (2) Slug#SUB2#
Slug drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Slug seems to have locked his on tight now - Typhoon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Slug, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sea Slug!
Sea Slug thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Typus Typhoon had this to say: '"death is inevitable and so is a STD if you dont bag up"'. |
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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 8 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero drives through and clinches with Moley against the cage.
#TD2#
Marrero wants the takedown. Moley is fighting it off but Marrero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moley's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Marrero
Moley looking to control.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marrero controlling from the top position. #T1#
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley pulls Marrero in close to prevent any damage.
Moley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Marrero#SUB#
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marrero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has Marrero in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Moley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moley wants to sweep but Marrero has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero controls the position.
Marrero wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Marrero working away.#SUB2#
Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marrero takes a little break here. Moley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Marrero trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
Marrero just content to control the position.
Marrero trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
Marrero taking a break here but Moley is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Still in half guard, Marrero seems content to control.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moley sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Marrero taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grapple Moley!
Luis Marrero 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Kim has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kim trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
San has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee asks Kim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kim prefers to stall for the moment though.
San is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (4) vs (4) Kim#T2#
I really don't envy Kim right now.
#SUB#
Kim defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
San has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kim is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kim defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of San's arms. #SUB#
San is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
San is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (6) Kim
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
San trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kim postures up.
San wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
San is working hard here to advance position.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (9) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (4) vs (11) Kim
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim tries to control but San wriggling away.
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: San (4) vs (14) Kim
San is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
San showing good submission defense here.
San rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
Well, with Kim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before San is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I would not like to be San right now.
Kim keeps control of the position as San tries to break free.
#T7#
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Kim has the hooks in. San is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim tries to get the hooks in deep but San pushed the leg off.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and San manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (6) vs (14) Kim
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8##SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
San wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San looking to pass the guard.
Kim trying to control the position.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
San passes into half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Kim trying to control but San postures up.
San is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.
San passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (9) vs (14) Kim
Kim is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kim tries to lock up and control but San gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
San has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
San trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim 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: San (9) vs (16) Kim
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T12#
San working a defensive guard here.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kim preventing the sweep.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T13#
San 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.
San keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
San 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.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San trying to control the position.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 16 to 9.
Harry Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 25 wins and 27 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kelly gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Kelly
Kelly working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie has control of Kelly's left arm, preventing Kelly from doing any damage.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB2#
Kelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to buck Kelly off but Kelly is having none of it.
Gracie holding on.#T2#
Kelly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Kelly
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Kelly controlling the pace for now.
Gracie wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly controlling from the full mount.
Kelly looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Kelly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can. #T4#
Kelly controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away. #T5#
Kelly wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Kelly goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Kelly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Kelly
Gracie stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelly's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie'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.
Kelly is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T8#
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Kelly
Kelly tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. #T9#
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Kelly gets back to half guard.#T10#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Kelly defends it.
Gracie stalling.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kelly is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11##SUB2#
Kelly working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Kelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (7) Kelly
Kelly regains half guard.
Gracie prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelly.#T14#
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gascoigne defends well and Strakapoud ends up having to push Gascoigne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Strakapoud gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Gascoigne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Gascoigne is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Strakapoud is looking to advance position but Gascoigne won't allow it.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne is looking to control Strakapoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascoigne avoid being mounted?
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
#T2#
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Gascoigne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Strakapoud won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Strakapoud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Strakapoud trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Gascoigne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascoigne's guard. #T7#
Strakapoud passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gascoigne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gascoigne is trying to escape the position but Strakapoud is controlling the position.
Gascoigne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Strakapoud not doing much here.
Strakapoud wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Strakapoud's head to control him but Strakapoud postures up.
Gascoigne won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strakapoud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strakapoud's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (5) Strakapoud
Gascoigne has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gascoigne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Strakapoud is defending well though. Gascoigne let's go of the attempt for now.
Strakapoud tries to roll but Gascoigne sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gascoigne's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Strakapoud 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.#T10#
Gascoigne avoiding Strakapoud 's attempts to control his hands.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Good control from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Strakapoud looks to control.
Gascoigne has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Gascoigne is hanging on to Strakapoud's back as he tries to escape.
Gascoigne really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strakapoud.#SUB#
Strakapoud 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 Gascoigne gets his way!
#T12#
Strakapoud tries to escape but Gascoigne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Strakapoud is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gascoigne'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.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Gascoigne has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Strakapoud's body.
#T13#
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Strakapoud looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gascoigne.
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rhodeo moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rhodeo.
#TD#
Rhodeo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rhodeo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes postures up.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodeo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gomes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (3) Gomes
Rhodeo tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gomes wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo's coaches at Roosters Coop 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.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomes dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it. #T3#
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes staying calm.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Gomes trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T5#
Rhodeo won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo keeping hold of Gomes's head, controlling as best he can.
Gomes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (6) Gomes
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (0) vs (9) Gomes#T7#
Gomes biding his time, controlling Rhodeo.
Rhodeo tries to roll but Gomes sticks to his back.
Rhodeo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Rhodeo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (9) Gomes
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Rhodeo has moved into half guard.
Rhodeo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Rhodeo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (9) Gomes
Gomes 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.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rhodeo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Rhodeo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes is staying active underneath Rhodeo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodeo sits in half guard.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rhodeo is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Rhodeo is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Gomes gets full guard.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo passes into half guard.
Gomes is staying active underneath Rhodeo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Rhodeo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gomes tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Rhodeo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodeo wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes is staying active underneath Rhodeo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Rhodeo trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (11) Gomes#T14#
Gomes won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodeo managing to control the position.
Rhodeo'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 11 to 5.
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus is defended easily by Black.#CL2#
Maximus gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Maximus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Black
Black tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maximus trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Maximus controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Black wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black being controlled for a moment.
Maximus looking to control but instead Black has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Maximus not doing much here.
Black won't allow Maximus to pass to mount. #T2#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus trying to control from Black's half guard. Black has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Maximus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (0) Black
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black is being controlled here. #T3#
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Maximus staying calm.
Black tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Maximus has knee on belly momentarily but Black bucks him off and regains half guard.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (0) Black
Black can't escape the position.
Black has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maximus's lack of action.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (13) vs (0) Black#T6#
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus'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.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Maximus controlling from mount. #T7#
Black gets back to half guard.
Maximus is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Black tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (16) vs (0) Black
Maximus tries to control but Black wriggling away. #T10#
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Maximus fails to move to back control.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Maximus.
Black wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Black has given up his back here. Will Maximus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (19) vs (0) Black
What can Black do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Maximus gets his hands free as Black looks to control.
I really don't envy Black right now.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
Black is trying to break free.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Black's body.
Maximus controlling well, preventing Black from escaping the position.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Black's body.
#T13#
I really don't envy Black right now.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Maximus has good solid back control here.
Maximus trying to control.
Maximus is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (19) vs (2) Black
Maximus has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (21) vs (2) Black#T14#
Black 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.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (21) vs (4) Black
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A victorious Alexander Maximus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall gets caught flat footed, as Borgia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Borgia jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Borgia staying calm.#T2#
Hall tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall wants to control but Borgia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Hall stops Borgia from passing to mount. #T4#
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Hall
Hall wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia trying to control here.
#T5#
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Borgia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Borgia! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Hall
Hall controlling his opponent. #T6#
Borgia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Hall controlling his opponent. #T7#
Borgia wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Hall wants to take Borgia's back here but Borgia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall controlling from mount.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount but Hall keeps good control and instead manages to take Borgia's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (5) vs (8) Hall
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Borgia's body.
Borgia can't escape the position.
#T9#
Hall controls the action.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borgia is really stuck here.
Hall has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T10#
Borgia trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall biding his time, controlling Borgia.
Borgia tries to break free.
#T11#
Borgia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
#T12#
Borgia can't escape the position.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Borgia buck him off.
Borgia looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Borgia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Borgia tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Borgia wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hall keeps control of the position as Borgia tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall biding his time, controlling Borgia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 5. Scott Hall retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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