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SSG 320 Gerbandi 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Marrero has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ray regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Ray
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ray is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Marrero passes Ray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control but can't.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Marrero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ray is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marrero jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Ray#SUB#
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ray, who protects the arm well.
Marrero wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working. #T2#
Ray is trying to control Marrero's posture but Marrero avoids it.
Marrero looking to control but instead Ray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (5) vs (4) Ray
Ray has the hooks in. Marrero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Ray go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marrero tries to roll but Ray sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Ray 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, Marrero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ray has the hooks in. Marrero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marrero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying to control the hands but Ray won't let him. #T4#
Marrero prevents Ray from getting a body triangle.
Marrero trying to control the action but Ray just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ray is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Marrero is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manta Ray!
Manta Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jake Dunn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Dunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Dunn stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro has his hands on Dunn's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro 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: Dunn (0) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro moves into full mount! Dunn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dunn (0) vs (5) Ribeiro
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Ribeiro is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dunn (0) vs (8) Ribeiro
Dunn is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dunn fending off the submission attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dunn.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro has managed to slip his arm under Dunn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dunn is tapping out! Submission win for Ribeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Snake drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard. #T1#
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake advances to half guard.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but CleaPain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Snake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on CleaPain's thigh. CleaPain counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CleaPain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as CleaPain holds on and takes a little breather.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
CleaPain pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Snake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CleaPain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CleaPain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake controlling CleaPain's posture.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
CleaPain is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snake is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to control the position but CleaPain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but CleaPain has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (2) Snake#T6##SUB#
CleaPain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (5) vs (4) Snake
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (4) Snake#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (6) Snake
CleaPain trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Snake pushing down on CleaPain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for CleaPain! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (7) vs (9) Snake#T8#
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
CleaPain tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake wants to take CleaPain's back here but CleaPain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Snake is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
CleaPain is working to get back to half guard.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
CleaPain wants to control but Snake is having none of it.#T10#
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
CleaPain is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake wants to control the pace but CleaPain is squirming around nicely.
Snake controlling his opponent. #T11#
Snake wants to control the pace but CleaPain is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Snake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But CleaPain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from CleaPain! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (9) Snake#SUB#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (9) vs (13) Snake
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there.
CleaPain tries to improve position but can't.
Snake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (9) vs (15) Snake
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #T13#
Snake moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (9) vs (18) Snake#SUB2#
Snake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Snake looking to hold on to the position here but CleaPain rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but CleaPain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (11) vs (18) Snake#T14#
CleaPain won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snake dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (11) vs (20) Snake
CleaPain is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (13) vs (20) Snake
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 20 to 13.
A very excited looking Sea Snake 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ieyasu instigates a clinch.
Ieyasu prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ieyasu has hold of one of Flenderson's legs. Flenderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Ieyasu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (0) Flenderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Flenderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flenderson trying to keep a closed guard but Ieyasu is proving a slippery customer.
Ieyasu trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Ieyasu'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.
Flenderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (5) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson holds on to Ieyasu's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ieyasu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flenderson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ieyasu (7) vs (0) Flenderson
Ieyasu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ieyasu wants to take his opponent's back but Flenderson doesn't allow it.
Ieyasu wants to control but instead Flenderson manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Ieyasu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ieyasu is working hard here to advance position.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep. Ieyasu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson wants to control but Ieyasu is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ieyasu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flenderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it. #SUB#
Ieyasu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flenderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ieyasu wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Ieyasu wants to work for an arm triangle but Flenderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ieyasu is looking to pass Flenderson's guard but actually Flenderson recovers to full guard.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ieyasu content to stall in guard here.
Ieyasu trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom. #T6#
Ieyasu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
Flenderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ieyasu is one step ahead there.
Ieyasu trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom. #T7#
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Ieyasu tries to pass.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ieyasu is looking to pass into half guard but Flenderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flenderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (7) vs (2) Flenderson#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ieyasu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (9) vs (2) Flenderson
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but Flenderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (9) vs (6) Flenderson
Flenderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Flenderson pushes him away.
Ieyasu is desperately trying to improve his position but Flenderson has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Ieyasu wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Ieyasu is working to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu tries to lock up and control but Flenderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Ieyasu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flenderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ieyasu tries to reverse the position but Flenderson maintains control.
Ieyasu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ieyasu is trying desperately to improve position.
Flenderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Ieyasu working to try and regain half guard.
Flenderson avoids the attempt from Ieyasu to control.
Ieyasu regains half guard.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg. #T12#
Ieyasu is pressing down on Flenderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ieyasu controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flenderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ieyasu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ieyasu 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: Ieyasu (11) vs (6) Flenderson
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it. #SUB#
Ieyasu is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Flenderson as he works his way to full guard.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Ieyasu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ieyasu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson seems keen to control Ieyasu's posture.
Ieyasu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ieyasu has gone for a leg lock! Flenderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ieyasu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (8) Flenderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Ieyasu takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Toyotomi Ieyasu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 2 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Drelas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snake! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas is trying to move to mount but Snake reverses beautifully and ends up in Drelas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself. #SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake won't allow Drelas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Drelas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snake stacks Drelas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (4) Drelas#T1#
Snake 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 Drelas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drelas is looking for a sweep.
Snake controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas is not content to let Snake control the position.
Snake tries to move to mount but Drelas blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Drelas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (5) vs (8) Drelas
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Snake is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Drelas 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, Snake has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drelas wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Snake trying to control the hands but Drelas breaks the grip.
Drelas tries to get the hooks in deep but Snake pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Drelas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Snake is in bad spot here.
Snake biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Snake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drelas is looking to control Snake but Snake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Drelas controlling the positon.#T5##SUB2#
Drelas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snake is defending well though. Drelas let's go of the attempt for now.
Snake is keeping busy.
Drelas controlling well, preventing Snake from escaping the position.
Drelas is trying to stick to Snake's back but Snake is turning into Drelas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drelas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (8) Drelas
Snake slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Drelas tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Drelas is concentrating on defense, preventing Snake from advancing position.
Snake wants to take a breather but Drelas is having none of it.
Drelas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drelas trying to control but Snake postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Snake is working for a submission of some sort.
Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Drelas is defending well. #T8#
Snake is keen to just control but Drelas is a slippery customer.
Drelas is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drelas avoid being mounted?
Drelas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB#
Snake seems to be looking for submissions.
Drelas wants to get back to full guard.
Snake controlling the action here.
Drelas trying to control but Snake postures up.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drelas wants to improve his position but instead Snake has moved into half guard.
Drelas tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Drelas defends it. #T11#
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (8) Drelas
Drelas is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it.
Drelas is looking to reverse the position.
Snake taking a breather here. #T12#
Drelas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake 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 Drelas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Snake tries to advance to mount but Drelas denies him.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Drelas seems a little lost for a moment, as Snake dominates the positioning.
Snake tries to move to mount but Drelas blocks the move with his legs.
Drelas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snake is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (12) vs (8) Drelas
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Snake wants to take Drelas's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Drelas is trying desperately to improve position.
Drelas wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Drelas doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drelas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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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 18 wins and 14 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sova's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova keeping control of the position.
Sova trying to control here.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sova looking for subs off his back but Yasalmibaal has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Sova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sova working a defensive guard but Yasalmibaal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Sova
Yasalmibaal working away.
Sova is looking for a sweep.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova stops Yasalmibaal from passing to mount. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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 trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yasalmibaal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sova wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yasalmibaal tries to pass to full mount but Sova defends it.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Yasalmibaal passes into side control, despite Sova's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Sova
Sova is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Yasalmibaal has control of an arm but Sova manages to advance to Yasalmibaal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (4) Sova
Sova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yasalmibaal.#SUB2#
Sova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yasalmibaal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Yasalmibaal staying busy and making it hard for Sova to control. #SUB2#
Sova working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Yasalmibaal is doing well to defend. Sova seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Yasalmibaal is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Sova!
A relieved looking Pavel Sova 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sershurrapal tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sershurrapal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Sershurrapal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Sershurrapal manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Sershurrapal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to hold on but Sershurrapal pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai keeping hold of Sershurrapal's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it. #T2#
Chai moves into full guard.
Sershurrapal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai pulls Sershurrapal in close to prevent any damage.
Chai'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.#T3#
Chai is trying to keep Sershurrapal in close.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sershurrapal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sershurrapal seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Let's hope that Sershurrapal 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.#T4#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Sershurrapal pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Sershurrapal is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Sershurrapal has his hands clasped together around Chai's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Sershurrapal is trying to control but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal 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: Chai (5) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai seems keen to control Sershurrapal's posture.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (7) Sershurrapal#T7#
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Chai trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Chai prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Chai trying to control from Sershurrapal's half guard. Sershurrapal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sershurrapal trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Sershurrapal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sershurrapal's legs. #T10#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sershurrapal struggling a bit here.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Sershurrapal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Sershurrapal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sershurrapal can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sershurrapal is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T13##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sershurrapal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
#T14#
Sershurrapal wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Chai postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, CC Chai, 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Elvul (4) vs (0) Ibrahim
Elvul taking a breather here.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face as Elvul controls the position.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Ibrahim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elvul working away.
Ibrahim is being controlled here.
Ibrahim is looking to reverse the position.
Ibrahim is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Elvul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ibrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A control attempt from Ibrahim but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (6) vs (0) Ibrahim#T2#
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elvul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ibrahim is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim trying to control but Elvul postures up.
Elvul is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elvul is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul passes into side control, despite Ibrahim's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (9) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to remain calm as Elvul controls from the top position.
Elvul working away.
Ibrahim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elvul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (9) vs (4) Ibrahim
Elvul looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Elvul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ibrahim's guard. Nice work there by Elvul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (11) vs (4) Ibrahim#T4#
Elvul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim 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.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #T5#
Elvul preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Elvul is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ibrahim has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Elvul is looking to defend but Ibrahim has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Elvul! Ibrahim pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Elvul taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahmad Ibrahim!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.#TD#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maximus can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Maximus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Maximus
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.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Maximus#T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus stalling.
Maximus prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (2) Maximus#T4#
Gracie is hanging on to Maximus's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
Maximus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Maximus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (4) Maximus
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (7) Maximus
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (9) Maximus#T7#
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Gracie tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Maximus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Maximus 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.#T11#
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maximus controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Gracie wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Maximus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (12) Maximus
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus gets his hands free. #T14#
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Alexander Maximus 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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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soderberg gets underhooks to prevent Gerbandi's takedown attempt.
Gerbandi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soderberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gerbandi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soderberg regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg 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.
Soderberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
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.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Soderberg defends easily.
Soderberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (2) Gerbandi#T1#
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face as Soderberg controls the position.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Gerbandi is working away.
Gerbandi tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg controlling from side mount.
Gerbandi controls the position for a moment.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soderberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Soderberg trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi is controlling Soderberg's trapped leg to prevent Soderberg from advancing to side control.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soderberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soderberg's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (5) vs (6) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi looking to hold on to the position here but Soderberg rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Soderberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Gerbandi controls the position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Soderberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (7) vs (9) Gerbandi
Soderberg not doing much here.
#SUB#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg is pressing down on Gerbandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerbandi is holding on for now. #T7#
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Soderberg is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Soderberg prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi won't allow Soderberg to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gerbandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Soderberg is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (10) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi 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: Soderberg (10) vs (11) Gerbandi#T10#
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerbandi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi stalling.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Soderberg controlling the position for now.#T13#
Gerbandi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #T14#
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi 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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