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SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Salad Dressing instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Salad Dressing successfully pulls guard.
Salad Dressing looking for a sweep. Not yet Salad Dressing, not yet.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald Jr dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing is controlling McDonald Jr's posture.#T1#
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald Jr drops back looking for a leg! Salad Dressing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salad Dressing manages to kick McDonald Jr off! McDonald Jr jumps back into Salad Dressing's guard.
McDonald Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #T2#
Salad Dressing trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salad Dressing for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salad Dressing holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #T3#
Salad Dressing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (4) Salad Dressing
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Salad Dressing pushing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
McDonald Jr manages to get to full guard.
Salad Dressing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (4) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (6) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Salad Dressing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (6) Salad Dressing#T6#
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (8) Salad Dressing#SUB#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salad Dressing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully. #T7#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #T8#
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salad Dressing pulls McDonald Jr in to control the position. #T9#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald Jr controls the pace.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but McDonald Jr controlling him for the moment.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Salad Dressing won't allow McDonald Jr to pass to mount.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald Jr in particular looking to stall.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath McDonald Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald Jr tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Salad Dressing is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Salad Dressing wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy.
Salad Dressing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here. #T11#
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
McDonald Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
Salad Dressing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald Jr is stalling here. Salad Dressing is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Salad Dressing has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (12) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salad Dressing's guard! Nice work there by McDonald Jr! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (12) Salad Dressing#T13#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald Jr controls the pace.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (14) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (12) vs (14) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
McDonald Jr stalling.
McDonald Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Salad Dressing's thigh. Salad Dressing counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Salad Dressing's body and controls the position.
McDonald Jr'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.
McDonald Jr postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald Jr is pushing down on Salad Dressing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salad Dressing is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salad Dressing wins on points by 14 to 12.
After winning the bout, Larry Salad Dressing 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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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 9 wins and 20 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Doe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Doe
Doe trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks working for a triangle but Doe defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doe is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sticks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doe 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 Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Doe
Doe in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Doe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sticks is trying to control Doe's posture but Doe avoids it.
Sticks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sticks is trying to escape the position but Doe is controlling the position.
Sticks is trying to control Doe's posture but Doe avoids it.
Sticks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sticks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Doe easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (7) Doe
Doe trying to control but Sticks is having none of it. #T2#
Sticks can't escape the position.
Doe looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sticks wants to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to control from the bottom.
Doe passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (10) Doe
Doe controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Sticks tries to control the position but Doe now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (0) vs (13) Doe
Sticks trying to control the position but Doe manages to sink in the hooks.
Sticks controlling Doe 's hands.
Sticks trying to control the action but Doe just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Doe just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Doe is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off.
Doe trying to control momentarily.
Sticks just trying to survive but Doe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sticks tries to roll but Doe sticks to his back.
Sticks is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks trying to control the action but Doe just sinks the hooks in.
Doe keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
Doe is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Doe trying to control momentarily.
Doe avoiding Sticks 's attempts to control his hands.
Doe doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (13) Doe#SUB#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (15) Doe#SUB#
Sticks looking for subs off his back but Doe has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T6#
Sticks gets back to full guard.
Sticks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle here but Doe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (18) Doe
Sticks struggling a bit here.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working. #T7#
Sticks is trying to control Doe's posture but Doe avoids it.
Sticks tries to control but Doe manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (21) Doe
Sticks tries to escape the position.
Doe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sticks wants to control his opponent's hands but Doe gets his hands free. #T8#
Doe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Doe breaks the grip.
Sticks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doe.
#T9##SUB2#
Doe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sticks turns into Doe and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (21) Doe
Sticks wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #SUB#
Sticks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doe dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (23) Doe#SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sticks working for a triangle but Doe defends it easily.
Sticks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Doe is now in half guard.
Sticks wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
Doe controlling the pace.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Trials Of Fortitude, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (26) Doe
Sticks tries to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Doe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Sticks tries to reverse the position but Doe maintains control.
Doe trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks wants to control but Doe is having none of it.
Sticks doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#SUB2#
Doe working for a submission but Sticks is keeping him at bay.
Sticks tries to hold on but Doe postures up.
Doe tries to control but Sticks wriggling away. #T12#
Sticks wants to control but Doe is having none of it.
Sticks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Doe trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doe pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (29) Doe
Sticks regains half guard.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Sticks is controlling Doe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Doe is taking a breather. Sticks 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.
Sticks wants to control but Doe is keeping busy.
#T14#
Sticks is looking to get back to full guard here but Doe has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (32) Doe
Sticks tries to control but Doe manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (4) vs (35) Doe
Sticks trying to control the position but Doe manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sticks trying to control the action but Doe just sinks the hooks in.
Sticks is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Doe is looking for the choke from the back position but Sticks is controlling his hands well.
Doe controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 35 to 4.
John Doe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Marston clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Marston wants the takedown. Engine is fighting it off but Marston persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Engine's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Marston
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.
Engine controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston stays in close to Engine's body and controls the position.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Engine is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Engine has Marston pulled in close to control his posture.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Engine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Engine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Engine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Marston
Marston controls Engine momentarily but Engine frees himself. #T4#
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine is looking to advance position but Marston has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Engine (2) vs (6) Marston
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marston is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marston controlling his opponent. #T5#
Engine can't escape the position.
Marston is looking to take Engine's back but instead Engine gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Engine trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Marston wants to free his trapped foot but Engine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engine wants to get back to full guard.
Marston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Marston controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Marston 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.#T8#
We've been informed that Marston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Engine is trying to control but can't.
Marston controlling the action here.
Engine trying to hold on to Marston's head to control him but Marston postures up.
#T9#
Marston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marston wants to advance to full mount but Engine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Marston 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. #T10#
Engine looking to control.
Engine is really struggling to control Marston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Marston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Engine is adopting a defensive guard.
Engine is trying to keep Marston in close.
#T13#
Engine trying to control the position here.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Engine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (4) vs (6) Marston#T14#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engine stays in close to Marston's body and controls the position.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston wants to sweep here but Engine controlling him for the moment.
Engine trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Engine won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston keeping moving, preventing Engine from controlling successfully.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 6 to 4. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cardosi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (2) Cardosi
Caceres is pulling down on Cardosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardosi, at least for the moment.
Cardosi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Caceres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi is fighting to break Caceres's control of his arms but Caceres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres continues to stall.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.
Caceres trying to control here.
#T2#
Caceres keeping control of the position.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi controlling the pace.
Caceres trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caceres is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardosi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Caceres is holding on to half guard well.
Cardosi stalling. #T3#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Caceres keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is thwarting Caceres's attempts to control the position.
Caceres controlling the position well.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Cardosi wants to pass to mount but Caceres is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caceres sees it coming and defends easily.
Caceres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Caceres is concentrating on defense, preventing Cardosi from advancing position.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi is pressing down on Caceres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caceres is holding on for now.
Caceres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi won't allow Caceres to sweep him here. #T6#
Cardosi pushing down on Caceres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Caceres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardosi prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Cardosi's back. He's all about the action.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Caceres manages to get to full guard.
Caceres wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.
Cardosi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Caceres trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardosi to get the leverage.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well.
Cardosi prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Caceres is controlling Cardosi's trapped leg to prevent Cardosi from advancing to side control.#T8#
Caceres has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Caceres is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Cardosi is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Caceres is having none of it.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caceres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Caceres is working away.
Caceres preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Cardosi's back. He's all about the action.
Caceres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (4) Cardosi
Caceres keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (4) vs (7) Cardosi
Caceres is looking for a sweep.#T12##SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caceres, who protects the arm well.
Cardosi happy to just control the position for now.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Caceres struggling a bit here.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Caceres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caceres isn't going anywhere.
Caceres is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi working away.#T13#
Cardosi wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Caceres stops Cardosi from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to get an arm triangle but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres is looking for a sweep.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi in the domination position with Caceres hanging on.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Caceres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caceres tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Cardosi controlling the position from side mount.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Cardosi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi postures up.#SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caceres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caceres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nutz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Nutz
Flenderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Nutz being controlled here momentarily.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nutz drops back looking for a leg! Flenderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flenderson manages to kick Nutz off! Nutz jumps back into Flenderson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson seems keen to control Nutz's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Flenderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flenderson pulls Nutz in close to prevent any damage.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz stands and throws Flenderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (0) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flenderson's legs. #SUB2#
Nutz tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
Nutz happy to just control the position for now.
Flenderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Nutz trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Nutz 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 Flenderson's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Flenderson is trying to improve his position.
Flenderson is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Nutz 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 Flenderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nutz trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson is letting Nutz control him for a moment. #T6##SUB2#
Nutz is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Nutz is trying to move to mount but Flenderson reverses beautifully and ends up in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (5) Nutz
Flenderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
Nutz looking to control but Flenderson passes into half guard.
#T7#
Flenderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flenderson is working away from the top position though.
Nutz wants to control but Flenderson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (5) Nutz#T8#
Nutz is looking for a sweep.
Nutz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flenderson's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Flenderson seems content to control.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Flenderson is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Nutz is staying active underneath Flenderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but Nutz defending well.
Nutz is looking to control Flenderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
Nutz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nutz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flenderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flenderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (5) vs (9) Nutz
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nutz controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Nutz working for a choke but Flenderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Nutz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Nutz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11##SUB2#
Nutz is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well.
Nutz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Flenderson.
Flenderson tries to break free.
Nutz is trying to stick to Flenderson's back but Flenderson is turning into Nutz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nutz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Flenderson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (7) vs (9) Nutz
Flenderson won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Flenderson 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.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (7) vs (11) Nutz#T12#
Nutz trying to move into half guard but instead Flenderson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (9) vs (11) Nutz
Flenderson 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.
Flenderson postures up.
Flenderson content to stall in guard here.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Nutz managing to control the position.
Nutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Flenderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutz controlling Flenderson's posture.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.#SUB2#
Nutz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 11 to 9.
Justa Nutz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Reed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (4) vs (0) Sova
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to control but Reed postures up.
Sova is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed 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.
Sova is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Reed trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sova is not content to let Reed control the position. #SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sova tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Sova 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.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Sova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova gets full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed postures up.
Sova 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: Reed (4) vs (2) Sova#T4#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Sova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Reed is controlling Sova's trapped leg to prevent Sova from advancing to side control.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Reed wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sova not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova prevents Reed from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova 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. #SUB#
Reed has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Sova wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (2) Sova
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sova manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Sova in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (4) Sova#SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Sova won't allow Reed to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (10) vs (4) Sova
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Sova is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Sova takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sova wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Sova wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sova has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Reed is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away. #SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reed prevents Sova from improving his position.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB2#
Sova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Reed trying to control from Sova's half guard. Sova has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Sova wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Sova is trying is best to control the position here.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova trying to control the position.
Reed is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Sova is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Reed 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.
Sova is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (10) vs (6) Sova
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Chai has clasped his hands together around Kuningas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Kuningas
Chai wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuningas's legs.
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai stalling.
Chai prevents Kuningas from improving his position.#T1#
Chai trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Kuningas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Kuningas is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Chai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (0) Kuningas
Chai content just to control the position here.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chai fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Kuningas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai is taking a breather. Kuningas 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.
Kuningas is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to control. Kuningas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Kuningas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (0) Kuningas
Chai is looking to work his way around to Kuningas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuningas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kuningas is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can. #T5#
Kuningas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kuningas 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 Chai. Oh but Kuningas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chai goes limp - he's gone! Kuningas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Itinya darts in and clinches Macker up against the cage.
Macker is pressed up against the cage. Itinya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macker down to the mat. Macker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Itinya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Macker clinches up against the cage.
Macker can't get the takedown.
Itinya has Macker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itinya stops a takedown attempt from Macker.
Macker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itinya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Macker.#CL#
Itinya moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Macker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Itinya can't fight it off and eventually Macker manages to take the fight to the floor. Itinya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Macker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Itinya holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Macker postures up.
Itinya wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Itinya there! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Macker
Itinya is trying to escape the mount.
Macker trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
It looks like Macker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.
Macker controlling his opponent.
Macker mounts Itinya! Really nice guard pass there!
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Itinya tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Macker wants to control but instead Itinya manages to regain half guard.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itinya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker is keen to just control but Itinya is a slippery customer.
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Macker's back. He's all about the action.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position. #T6#
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Itinya defends it.
Macker prevents Itinya from improving his position.#T7#
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Itinya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Itinya looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
#T8#
Macker postures up.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Itinya is trying to keep Macker in close.
Itinya is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Itinya is looking for a triangle here but Macker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Macker#T9#
Macker tries to advance to mount but Itinya denies him.
Itinya is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Macker controlling the position from side mount.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Itinya is trying to escape the position but Macker is controlling the position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macker just content to control the position.
Itinya tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position. #SUB2#
Macker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Itinya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (0) vs (10) Macker
Macker fails to move to back control.
Itinya tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Itinya to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (0) vs (13) Macker
Macker gets his hands free as Itinya looks to control.
Macker is hanging on to Itinya's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Macker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Macker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Itinya is defending well though. Macker let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Itinya do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Itinya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Itinya is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Macker wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
Macker has good solid back control here.
Macker is hanging on to Itinya's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker biding his time, controlling Itinya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Gabenagus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gabenagus manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (0) Nozadzi#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nozadzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi struggling a bit here.
Nozadzi is not content to let Gabenagus control the position. #T1##SUB#
Gabenagus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gabenagus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nozadzi is looking to reverse the position.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gabenagus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (4) Nozadzi
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gabenagus turns into Nozadzi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (4) Nozadzi#T2##SUB#
Gabenagus has gone for a leg lock! Nozadzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (6) Nozadzi
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi pushes down on Gabenagus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #T3#
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (9) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus tries to reverse the position but Nozadzi maintains control.#T4#
Nozadzi trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Nozadzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nozadzi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (6) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Nozadzi is hanging on to Gabenagus's back as he tries to escape.
Will Nozadzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gabenagus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nozadzi's arms.
Gabenagus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nozadzi's guard. Nice work there by Gabenagus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB#
Gabenagus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (14) Nozadzi#T6##SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gabenagus has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nozadzi is looking to defend but Gabenagus has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nozadzi! Gabenagus pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nozadzi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 21 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Edison. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt.
Krister Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Soderberg moves into the clinch.#TD#
Edison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soderberg regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Edison pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edison is working hard here to advance position.
Edison is looking to pass Soderberg's guard but actually Soderberg recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Soderberg 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.#T1#
Edison passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edison is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edison moves into full mount! Soderberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edison is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Edison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (8) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Edison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Soderberg has worked his arm free - good work by Soderberg!
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soderberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edison's guard! Nice work there by Soderberg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (8) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg 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.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Edison is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Edison gets full guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Soderberg trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison looking for a sweep. Not yet Edison, not yet. #T4#
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Soderberg
Edison looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Edison 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.
Edison is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soderberg 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.
Edison is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Soderberg is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Edison swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soderberg is now in Edison's guard. A big mistake from Edison there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (13) vs (4) Soderberg#T5##SUB#
Edison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soderberg has picked Edison up and slammed him! Edison can't keep hold of the triangle and Soderberg manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (7) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control the position but Edison is working away. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well.
Edison is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Soderberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Edison is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Edison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
Soderberg is trying to control. Edison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Edison looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg uses his free foot to push down on Edison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Edison. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (10) Soderberg
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Edison working to try and regain half guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Edison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg.
Edison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg wants to take Edison's back but he can't do it this time.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edison regains half guard.
Edison is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edison wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (13) Soderberg
Soderberg gets to mount! Edison was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (13) vs (15) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control but Edison is having none of it.
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Soderberg 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.#T9#
Edison is controlling an arm, preventing Soderberg from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soderberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Edison is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Edison wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edison there! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (18) Soderberg
Edison tries to improve his position but instead Soderberg has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Edison (13) vs (21) Soderberg#SUB2#
Edison 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 Soderberg gets his way!
Soderberg trying to control.
Edison is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Edison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Edison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Edison is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Edison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Edison is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Edison is trying desperately to improve position.
Soderberg wants to control the pace but Edison is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg controlling the pace for now. #T12#
It looks like Soderberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Edison is looking to improve his position but Soderberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Edison is trying to reverse the position but instead Soderberg has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Edison (13) vs (24) Soderberg
Soderberg is looking to control Edison but Edison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Edison is really stuck here.
Edison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Edison wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it. #T13#
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (15) vs (24) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Edison passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg controlling Edison's posture.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg pulls Edison in to control the position.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edison wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 24 to 15.
Our winner, Krister Soderberg, 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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