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HC GRAP 22 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teteny fails to land the takedown.
Danilov is looking to counter the offense by Teteny and move into the clinch.
Teteny dives in for a single leg takedown but Danilov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danilov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Teteny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danilov swivels and escapes.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
Teteny with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Danilov moves into the clinch.
Teteny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Danilov.
Teteny prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Teteny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teteny manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Danilov (0) vs (4) Teteny#T1##SUB2#
Teteny has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Danilov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Teteny yanks on the arm and Danilov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Teteny.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 36 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thayer clinches up with Levesque and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Thayer jumps guard and drags Levesque to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Levesque drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Levesque has Thayer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) Levesque
Thayer won't allow Levesque to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer stands and throws Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (0) Levesque
Thayer trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom. #T1#
Levesque looking for a sweep but Thayer has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (7) vs (0) Levesque
Levesque is trying to escape the mount.
Levesque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (7) vs (2) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (9) vs (2) Levesque
Thayer trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque pushes a forearm under Thayer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thayer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque!
Our winner, Miles Levesque, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Water keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Water gets tackled into the cage by McWrestler. McWrestler maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McWrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Water regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) McWrestler
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Water keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Water is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McWrestler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Water manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McWrestler has Water in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) McWrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Water got a little sloppy there for a moment and McWrestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Water has managed to get both his arms back between McWrestler's legs - danger averted.
Water is fighting to break McWrestler's control of his arms but McWrestler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.#SUB2#
McWrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler trying to control the position.
Water trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom. #T2#
McWrestler is trying to keep Water in close.
#SUB2#
McWrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McWrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Water tries to pass.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Water passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (5) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB#
Water thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Water wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McWrestler, who protects the arm well.
Water trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Water working away.#T4##SUB#
Water is trying to get an arm triangle but McWrestler is defending well.
Water is staying tight to McWrestler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Water'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.
McWrestler is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Water is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McWrestler has escaped the position, nice work there.
McWrestler is not content to let Water control the position. #T5#
McWrestler regains half guard.#SUB2#
McWrestler looking for submissions off his back.
Water is looking to advance position but McWrestler won't allow it.
McWrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestler.#SUB2#
McWrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Water defends it easily.
Water slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (8) vs (2) McWrestler#T6#
McWrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Water is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Water wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Water trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler is trying to improve his position.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McWrestler sneaks back into half guard.
Water is looking to advance position but McWrestler won't allow it. #T7#
McWrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
McWrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestler.
McWrestler is trying to control the position but Water postures up. #SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.
Water slips nicely into half guard.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Water looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Water is working hard here to advance position.
Water pushing down on McWrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Water passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Water (11) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB#
Water goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McWrestler turns into him and now he's in Water's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (11) vs (4) McWrestler
Water is trying to control the position but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Water is retaining full guard.
McWrestler content to stall in guard here.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water working a defensive guard here.
Water can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWrestler controls the pace.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
McWrestler pushing down on Water's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for a kimura but Water is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McWrestler to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McWrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Water wants to improve his position but McWrestler is controlling well.
#T11##SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Water doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWrestler.
Water wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy.
Water tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Water is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Water is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
Water wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Water is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Water tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McWrestler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (11) vs (7) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Water has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Water! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (13) vs (7) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Water tries to pass.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
McWrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Water is proving a slippery customer.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWrestler is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (13) vs (9) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler has gone for a leg lock! Water slips out almost immediately though and dives into McWrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (15) vs (9) McWrestler
And that's the end of the fight!
Water takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Hot Water managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into 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 8 wins and 8 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Wong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hudak can't fight it off and eventually Wong manages to take the fight to the floor. Hudak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (0) Hudak
Hudak seems keen to control Wong's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong won't allow Hudak to sweep him here. #T1#
Hudak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hudak can't keep his opponent in guard - Wong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Wong is controlling well.
Hudak keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wong is working away from the top position though.
Hudak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hudak is trying to control but Wong manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (0) Hudak#T3#
Hudak tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
Hudak is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
Hudak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hudak is trying desperately to improve position.
Hudak manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Wong content to control rather than advance.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Wong is controlling well.
Hudak manages to get to full guard.
Wong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Hudak has control of Wong's left arm, preventing Wong from doing any damage.
Hudak is trying to keep Wong in close.
Hudak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there. #T6#
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.
Wong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hudak is pulling down on Wong's head. It's preventing any offense from Wong, at least for the moment.#T7#
Hudak is continuing to stall.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wong being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Hudak controls Wong momentarily but Wong frees himself.
Wong won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Hudak has Wong pulled in close to control his posture.
Wong preventing the sweep. #T9#
Hudak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Hudak has control of Wong's left arm, preventing Wong from doing any damage. #T11##T12#
Wong wants to pass the guard but Hudak is keeping the position.
Wong controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hudak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Hudak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudak has control of Wong's left arm, preventing Wong from doing any damage.
Hudak looking to control.
Hudak pulls Wong in close to his closed guard and prevents Wong from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Hudak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Ty Wong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Amosov gets a clinch.
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sam tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Amosov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Amosov#SUB#
Sam is looking for a triangle but Amosov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sam working for a triangle but Amosov defends it easily.
Sam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sam is looking for a triangle but Amosov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T2##SUB#
Amosov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amosov has managed to get both his arms back between Sam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sam has his foot on Amosov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amosov works his way back into a safe position though.
Sam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sam has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Amosov 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 Sam. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (5) Amosov
Sam is trying to work for a sweep but Amosov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (0) vs (7) Amosov#T3#
Sam is trying desperately to improve position.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Sam to control.
Sam can't escape the position.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Sam to control.
Amosov prevents Sam from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Amosov is taking a breather. Sam 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.
Amosov is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amosov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Sam is looking for a sweep. Amosov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sam is pressing down on Amosov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sam keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass.
Sam wants to hit a sweep here but Amosov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sam there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (10) Amosov
Sam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Sam tries to lock up and control but Amosov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amosov looking to control but Sam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Sam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Sam to control.
Sam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sam wants to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Sam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Amosov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Sam tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amosov controlling his opponent.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Amosov trying to control but Sam is having none of it.
Sam can't escape the position.
#T12#
Sam wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amosov wants to control the pace but Sam is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amosov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Sam tries to reverse the position but Amosov maintains control.
Sam tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sam tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sam tries to lock up and control but Amosov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Yaroslav Amosov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Muffin shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Muffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lalla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muffin prevents it.
Mc Muffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.#TD2#
Lalla jumps guard and drags Muffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla is trying to keep Muffin in close.
Muffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muffin pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lalla trying to control but Muffin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lalla is trying to maintain the position but Muffin is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Lalla is looking to control Muffin 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lalla avoid being mounted?
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Muffin is really struggling to control Lalla but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Muffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalla trying to hold on to Muffin 's head to control him but Muffin postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muffin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lalla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Muffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Muffin is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Muffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla is trying to maintain the position but Muffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Muffin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Muffin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (3) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (3) vs (2) Lalla#SUB#
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lalla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (5) vs (2) Lalla
Muffin wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Muffin passes into half guard. #T5##SUB#
Muffin is trying to work for a kimura but Lalla is defending well.
#SUB#
Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Lalla trying to hold on to Muffin 's head to control him but Muffin postures up.
Lalla tries to roll over but Muffin keeps him under control.#T6#
Lalla is looking to control Muffin 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lalla avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Muffin looking for a submission but Lalla manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Muffin 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muffin passes into half guard.
Muffin passes into side control, despite Lalla's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (8) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Muffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it. #SUB#
Muffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
Muffin controls the position.#T8##SUB#
Muffin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lalla looks to move to half guard but instead Muffin has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (10) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Muffin isn't that keen on the idea.
Lalla wants to hold on but Muffin pushes him away.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla is desperately trying to improve his position but Muffin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lalla tries to hold on but Muffin pushes him away. #SUB#
Lalla is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Muffin locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lalla is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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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 25 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shalit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shalit (4) vs (0) Chriss
Shalit just content to control the position.
Shalit'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.
Shalit wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss wants to control but Shalit postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shalit easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (6) vs (0) Chriss
Chriss can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shalit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shalit wants to take Chriss's back but he can't do it this time.
Shalit controlling from mount. #T2#
Shalit wants to control the pace but Chriss is squirming around nicely.
Chriss tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Chriss gets back to half guard.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Chriss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chriss is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T3#
Chriss gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shalit defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chriss being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Chriss has his foot on Shalit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shalit works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit stays in close to Chriss's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Shalit defends easily.
We've been informed that Chriss has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shalit 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. #T5##SUB2#
Chriss throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shalit escapes and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (9) vs (0) Chriss
Shalit wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss wants to control but Shalit postures up.#T6#
Chriss is being controlled here.
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss is trying to control Shalit's posture but Shalit avoids it.
Shalit trying to control the position but Chriss is working away.
Chriss is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shalit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (11) vs (0) Chriss
Chriss is squirming around, avoiding Shalit's attempts to control the action.
Chriss tries to improve his position but instead Shalit has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (14) vs (0) Chriss#T7#
Chriss staying busy and making it hard for Shalit to control.
Chriss looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chriss is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit'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.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T8#
Chriss wants to control his opponent's hands but Shalit gets his hands free.
Shalit tries to keep control of the position but Chriss is staying busy.
Shalit is not going to allow Chriss to sit and survive in this position.
Chriss tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shalit biding his time, controlling Chriss.
Shalit is trying to stick to Chriss's back but Chriss is turning into Shalit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shalit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chriss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (14) vs (2) Chriss#T9#
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Shalit has Chriss pulled in close to control his posture.
Chriss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shalit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (16) vs (2) Chriss
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.#T10##SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Shalit pushes his legs off easily.
Shalit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (19) vs (2) Chriss
Shalit working away.
Chriss tries to buck Shalit off but Shalit is having none of it.#T11#
Chriss is trying to work for a sweep but Shalit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (21) vs (2) Chriss
Shalit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shalit wants to control the pace but Chriss is squirming around nicely.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss is trying to escape the mount but Shalit keeps good control and instead manages to take Chriss's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (24) vs (2) Chriss
Shalit tries to keep control of the position but Chriss is staying busy.#T12##SUB#
Shalit working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chriss is doing well to defend. Shalit seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chriss is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit retains his super heavyweight title!
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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