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HC GRAP 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Levesque looks for a takedown but Water sprawls well.
Water changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levesque wants to clinch up but Water keeps it at a distance.
Water drops down looking for a counter takedown but Levesque sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Levesque with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Water clinches up with Levesque and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Water tries for a takedown but Levesque manages to get underhooks.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Water has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Levesque is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Levesque is looking to take this one to the mat.
Levesque wants a takedown.
Levesque gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water is trying to drag Levesque to the mat but Levesque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Levesque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Levesque is defending well.
Water tries for a takedown but Levesque manages to get underhooks.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Levesque is defending well.
Water has Levesque pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Levesque manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Levesque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Water.
#T2#
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Levesque after a bit of a struggle.
Water is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Levesque gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Levesque has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Water is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Water is looking for a takedown.
Levesque is pressed up against the cage. Water has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levesque down to the mat. Levesque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Levesque takes the fight into the clinch.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Levesque after a bit of a struggle.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levesque pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Levesque after a bit of a struggle.
Levesque drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Water gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levesque pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Levesque is pressed up against the cage. Water has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levesque down to the mat. Levesque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Levesque fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Levesque throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Water tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Levesque is in Water's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) Levesque
We've been informed that Levesque has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Levesque drops back, looking for a kneebar! Water looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Water looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Water! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (4) vs (2) Levesque
Levesque regains half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Water frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (7) vs (2) Levesque
Water looking to control but Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Levesque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Water.
Levesque is in all sorts of trouble here.
Water fails to move to back control. #T5#
Water wants to take his opponent's back but instead Levesque manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Water is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Water trying to mount his opponent but Levesque defends it. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Water is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Levesque is defending against the submission attempts here by Water.
#SUB#
Water is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levesque defends it well. #T7#
Water looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Water trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
Levesque moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Water is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Levesque manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (7) vs (4) Levesque#T8##SUB2#
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Water dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (9) vs (4) Levesque
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Water's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Water works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Water drops back, looking for a kneebar! Levesque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Levesque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Levesque! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (9) vs (8) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Water has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Levesque swings around for an armbar but Water sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (11) vs (8) Levesque#T9##SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Water drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Levesque manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Water has Levesque in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (11) vs (10) Levesque
Levesque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Water swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levesque trying to control but Water is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Water dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (13) vs (10) Levesque
Water might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Levesque working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
Water slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (16) vs (10) Levesque#SUB#
Water tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Water has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levesque sneaks back into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
Water is pressing down on Levesque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levesque is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
Water is stalling here. Levesque is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Water seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Levesque has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (16) vs (14) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque is trying to get an arm triangle but Water is defending well. #T12##SUB2#
Levesque goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Water rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Levesque's guard! Nice work there by Water! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (18) vs (14) Levesque
Water stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well,Water is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.#SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Water's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Water works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Water uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Water (21) vs (14) Levesque#T13#
Water trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Water tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque manages to work his way to half guard, despite Water's best efforts.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Levesque moves into full guard.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Levesque has an active guard here but Water has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Water takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Hot Water made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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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 7 wins and 8 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 35 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Thayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Thayer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Thayer
Wong's coaches at Special Ops N7 Training 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.
Wong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wong (4) vs (2) Thayer
What can Thayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wong is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position.
Wong biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thayer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wong off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer trying to control the hands but Wong breaks the grip.
Thayer tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Thayer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wong controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Thayer 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.
Thayer turns into Wong and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (4) vs (4) Thayer
Thayer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Thayer 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.#T2#
Wong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thayer stays in close to Wong's body and controls the position.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Thayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wong dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (6) vs (4) Thayer
Wong preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wong has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Thayer working a defensive guard but Wong passes into half guard.
Thayer trying to hold on to Wong's head to control him but Wong postures up.
#SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Wong seems content to control.#T6#
Thayer wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.
Wong trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions off his back.
Wong controlling the action here. #T7#
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
Thayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Wong is controlling well.
#T8#
Wong controlling the action here.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Wong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thayer is trying to maintain the position but Wong is very close to passing his half guard.
Wong not doing much here.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg. #T9#
Wong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
Wong prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well. #T10#
Thayer is positioning himself well to prevent Wong advancing to mount.
Wong prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Thayer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thayer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wong jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (9) vs (4) Thayer#T11#
Wong slows the pace down.
Thayer tries to improve position but can't.
Wong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thayer trying his best to control but Wong has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (11) vs (4) Thayer
Wong controlling from the full mount.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Wong controlling from mount.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thayer is still trying to improve position.
Wong controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Thayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Thayer 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.#T14#
Thayer wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard but Wong has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (14) vs (4) Thayer
Thayer seems a little lost for a moment, as Wong dominates the positioning.
Thayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ty Wong waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maykit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Maykit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Oliveira
Maykit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maykit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Maykit is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Oliveira is looking to sweep but instead, Maykit has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage.
Maykit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maykit'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.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Oliveira wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Maykit stalling. #T3#
Maykit wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.
Oliveira wants to control but Maykit passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Oliveira#T4#
Oliveira being controlled for a moment.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira 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.#SUB#
Maykit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maykit wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Maykit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (8) vs (0) Oliveira
Oliveira tries to improve his position but instead Maykit has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (11) vs (0) Oliveira
Oliveira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Maykit.
Further stalling from Maykit.#T6#
Maykit keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
Maykit is riding his opponent, not letting Oliveira buck him off.
Oliveira trying to control the hands but Maykit breaks the grip. #T7#
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but Maykit keeps control of the position.
What can Oliveira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oliveira tries to escape the position.
Maykit is riding his opponent, not letting Oliveira buck him off. #T8#
Maykit has the hooks in. Oliveira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maykit is not going to allow Oliveira to sit and survive in this position.
Oliveira turns into Maykit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (11) vs (2) Oliveira
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Maykit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maykit manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Maykit's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maykit is controlling Oliveira's posture.#T10#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maykit is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.
Maykit working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to his closed guard and prevents Oliveira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB#
Maykit is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T14#
Maykit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Woodie Maykit made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shalit has closed the distance and engaged Muffin in a clinch.
#TD2#
Muffin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Muffin
Muffin tries to pass to full mount but Shalit defends it.
Shalit 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.
Muffin wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Shalit wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
Muffin stalling.
Shalit regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Muffin is proving a slippery customer.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Muffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shalit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Muffin
Shalit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Muffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shalit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Muffin trying to keep a closed guard but Shalit is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shalit defends it easily.
Shalit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shalit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Shalit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shalit.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Muffin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Muffin is refusing to be controlled, as Shalit sits in half guard.
Shalit is really struggling to control Muffin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shalit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) Muffin #T4#
Muffin wants to control but Shalit postures up.
Muffin sneaks back into half guard.
Shalit prevents Muffin from improving his position.
Shalit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Muffin trying to hold on to Shalit's head to control him but Shalit postures up.
#SUB2#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Shalit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) Muffin
Shalit trying to control but Muffin is having none of it.
Muffin tries to control Shalit's body but Shalit pushes him off. Muffin squirms to his side and now Shalit has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (11) vs (2) Muffin
Muffin trying to control the position but Shalit manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Shalit wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
Shalit 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.
I really don't envy Muffin right now.
Shalit has good solid back control here.
Muffin breaks Shalit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (11) vs (4) Muffin
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shalit pulls Muffin in close to his closed guard and prevents Muffin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shalit being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shalit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (13) vs (4) Muffin #SUB2#
Muffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shalit is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Muffin working for a triangle but Shalit defends it easily.
Muffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalit controls the pace.
Muffin 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.
Shalit slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Muffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shalit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (16) vs (4) Muffin
Shalit trying to control the action but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Muffin trying to control but Shalit flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (19) vs (4) Muffin
Shalit is riding his opponent, not letting Muffin buck him off.
Shalit has the hooks in. Muffin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Shalit trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Muffin 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 Shalit gets his way!
Shalit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Muffin doesn't escape.
Muffin tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Muffin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11##SUB#
Muffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shalit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shalit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Muffin 's body.
#T12#
Shalit has the hooks in. Muffin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Shalit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shalit keeps control of the position as Muffin tries to break free.
Muffin trying to control the position but Shalit manages to sink in the hooks.
Muffin is really stuck here.
Shalit biding his time, controlling Muffin .
Muffin tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Muffin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shalit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Muffin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shalit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shalit keeps control of the position as Muffin tries to break free.
Shalit has good solid back control here.
Shalit wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
Muffin can't escape the position.
#T14#
Muffin is keeping busy.
Muffin is trying to break free.
Shalit has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muffin trying to control the hands but Shalit breaks the grip. #SUB#
Shalit 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, Muffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Elazar Shalit retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Elazar Shalit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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