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SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Denari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slug avoids it really well and circles away.
Slug doesn't manage to clinch there - Denari circles away.
Denari swats away the attempt to clinch by Slug.
Slug doesn't manage to clinch there - Denari circles away.
Denari shoots in and drives through. Slug sprawls well.
Slug wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Slug darts in and clinches Denari up against the cage.#TD#
Denari gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Slug
Slug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slug is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denari's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (2) vs (4) Slug
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slug trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Denari is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Slug controlling well, preventing Denari from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Slug tightening his grip on Denari, looking for the choke.
Denari is trying to break free.
Well, with Slug on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Denari is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Slug is persistently looking for the submission but Denari is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Denari defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Slug's arms.
Slug keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Slug patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Denari's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.
Slug doesn't have the hooks in and Denari manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (4) Slug
Slug keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
Slug working a defensive guard here.
Slug might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Denari advances to half guard.
Denari is thwarting Slug's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Denari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slug has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Denari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slug sees it coming and defends easily.
Slug is looking to control Denari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slug avoid being mounted?
Slug wants to improve his position but Denari is controlling well.
#SUB#
Denari 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.
#T4#
Slug tries to get to full guard but Denari has control of the leg.
Slug has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denari is working away from the top position though.
Slug is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slug looking to control.
Denari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slug's guard.
Slug is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Denari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slug has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB#
Slug is defending against the submission attempts here by Denari.
Slug is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Denari jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (7) vs (4) Slug
Denari tries to move to mount but Slug blocks the move with his legs.
Slug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (10) vs (4) Slug#SUB#
Denari jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slug is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slug and Denari has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Slug is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Denari has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (12) vs (4) Slug
Denari is looking to work his way around to Slug's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Slug regains half guard.
Slug is trying to maintain the position but Denari is very close to passing his half guard.
Slug tries to get to full guard but Denari has control of the leg. #SUB#
Denari is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Slug still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Slug has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (12) vs (8) Slug
Slug happy to just control the position for now. #T7#
Denari sneaks back into half guard.
Denari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Denari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Slug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slug has managed to get both his arms back between Denari's legs - danger averted.
Slug tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard. #T8#
Slug wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Slug engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Slug drops back looking for a leg! Denari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denari manages to kick Slug off! Slug jumps back into Denari's guard.
Denari trying to control the position.
Denari wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Denari keeping moving, preventing Slug from controlling successfully.
Slug forces his way into half guard.
Slug trying to control from half guard but Denari is working away.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Slug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denari gets back to full guard.
Denari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slug passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (12) vs (11) Slug
Denari is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Slug is trying to get an arm triangle but Denari is defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Slug tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slug has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Denari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slug takes a little break here. Denari wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Denari is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Denari is not content to let Slug control the position.
Denari is looking to regain half guard here but Slug keeps moving and retains side control.
Denari struggling a bit here.#T12#
Denari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (14) vs (11) Slug
Slug won't allow Denari to pass to mount. #SUB#
Denari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slug doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denari.
Slug is trying to control but can't.
Slug desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Denari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Slug's thigh. Slug counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T13#
Slug wants to sweep here but Denari controlling him for the moment.
Slug working a defensive guard here.
Slug tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denari forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Denari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slug is just riding it out for now. Denari eventually gives up the hold.
Denari is thwarting Slug's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Slug is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denari's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (14) vs (15) Slug
Slug doesn't have the hooks in and Denari manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (16) vs (15) Slug
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slug is keeping the position for now.
Denari advances to half guard.
Denari trying to control the action but Slug is working from the bottom.
Slug trying to control but Denari postures up.
#SUB#
Denari wants to work for an arm triangle but Slug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Slug is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denari pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denari takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
After winning the bout, Desmodium Denari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marlin swivels and escapes.
Marlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orozco.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orozco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Orozco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orozco fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Marlin darts in and clinches Orozco up against the cage.
Orozco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlin to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Marlin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Marlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Orozco defends it.
Marlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orozco trying to control but Marlin postures up.
#T1#
Orozco is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orozco trying to control here.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Orozco defending well.
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Orozco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Orozco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Orozco is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Marlin advancing to mount. #T2#
Orozco moves into full guard.
Marlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marlin passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Orozco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Orozco trying to control here.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marlin not doing much here.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco managing to control the position.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.#SUB#
Orozco working for a triangle but Marlin defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Orozco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up. #SUB#
Orozco has his foot on Marlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marlin works his way back into a safe position though.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Orozco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marlin pushing down on Orozco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orozco actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura here.
Marlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Orozco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marlin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Orozco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlin controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlin passes into half guard. #T7#
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Orozco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Orozco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orozco is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Marlin wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy.
Orozco trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Orozco has his foot on Marlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marlin works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Marlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Orozco is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Marlin is stalling in the full guard.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
Marlin is pushing down on Orozco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orozco is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Orozco is having none of it. #SUB#
Orozco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orozco keeps working.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Orozco defending well.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marlin controlling the action here.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marlin.#T11#
Orozco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Marlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orozco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Orozco has his hands clasped together around Marlin's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marlin wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy.
Marlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orozco is trying to escape the mount.
Orozco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orozco regains half guard.#T13#
Marlin trying to control the pace.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Orozco defends it.
Marlin is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Marlin.
Marlin wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy.
Marlin controlling the action here. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back.
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin wants to pass to mount but Orozco is defending the position.
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 5 to 0.
Blue Marlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Raven Camoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Vazquez with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camoran. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camoran (4) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vazquez tries to bench press Camoran off him but Camoran keeps the position.
Vazquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Camoran working away.#SUB#
Camoran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vazquez prevents Camoran from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Vazquez gets back to half guard.
Vazquez is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vazquez wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vazquez keeping hold of Camoran's head, controlling as best he can.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vazquez is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Camoran is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (7) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.#SUB#
Camoran is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vazquez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.
Vazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vazquez wants to control but Camoran is having none of it.#SUB#
Camoran moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vazquez has worked his arm free - good work by Vazquez!
#T3#
Vazquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camoran (9) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez is looking to improve his position but Camoran isn't that keen on the idea.
Vazquez tries to lock up and control but Camoran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vazquez 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: Camoran (9) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez trying to control but Camoran is working from the bottom.
Camoran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Camoran.#SUB#
Camoran looking for a guillotine here but Vazquez defends easily.
Vazquez is pushing down on Camoran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camoran is fighting to maintain full guard but Vazquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Camoran is working away. #SUB2#
Vazquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camoran is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vazquez stalling away here and it's allowed Camoran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Camoran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (11) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camoran manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (11) vs (4) Vazquez#SUB#
Camoran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (11) vs (7) Vazquez
Camoran is not content to let Vazquez control the position. #T6#
Camoran tries to buck Vazquez off but Vazquez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Camoran is working away. #T7#
Camoran is looking to regain half guard here but Vazquez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Camoran is defending well.
Camoran prevents Vazquez from improving position.
Camoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camoran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vazquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Camoran gets back to full guard.
Vazquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (11) vs (10) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Camoran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Camoran is not content to let Vazquez control the position. #SUB2#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Vazquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Camoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Vazquez stalls from top position.
Vazquez wants to control but Camoran is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Vazquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vazquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vazquez working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Camoran is working away.
Camoran is trying to improve his position.
Camoran wants to control but Vazquez postures up.
Camoran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vazquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vazquez tries to advance to mount but Camoran denies him. #SUB2#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well. #T11#
Vazquez trying to control the position but Camoran is working away. #SUB2#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camoran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vazquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12##SUB2#
Vazquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camoran sees it coming and defends easily.
Vazquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camoran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vazquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camoran sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Camoran wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez trying to control from Camoran's half guard. Camoran has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Camoran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (11) vs (13) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Camoran has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Vazquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14##SUB2#
Vazquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camoran is trying to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to advance position but instead Camoran slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Camoran is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez wins on points by 13 to 11. |
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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 11 wins and 7 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Moly has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Moly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Moly takes the fight into the clinch.
Moly is trying to pull guard but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kim has clasped his hands together around Moly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Kim
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (4) vs (4) Kim
Moly tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
Moly gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kim is keeping busy.
Moly is not going to allow Kim to sit and survive in this position.
Moly has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kim staying busy and making it hard for Moly to control. #T2#
Moly biding his time, looking for the opening.
Moly wants to control but Kim manages to buck him off and is now in Moly's guard! Nice work there by Kim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (6) Kim
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (4) vs (9) Kim
Moly is trying to improve his position.
Kim in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Kim happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim taking a breather here.
Moly tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.#T5#
Moly wants to control but Kim postures up.
Moly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
Moly is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moly's legs. #T6#
Kim trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Moly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kim easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (4) vs (11) Kim
Moly working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Moly is looking to get to half guard.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moly is working to get back to half guard.
Moly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moly (4) vs (14) Kim
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Moly is keeping busy.
Moly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kim biding his time, controlling Moly.
Moly trying to control the hands but Kim breaks the grip. #T11#
Moly breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (6) vs (14) Kim
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Kim controlling Moly's posture.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Moly trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Kim seems keen to control Moly's posture.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Kim keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Kim controlling the position.#T14#
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moly wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 14 to 6.
A very excited looking Harry Kim 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches. #TD2#
Chai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is thwarting Engine's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Engine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). T Mustana Chai!
A victorious T Mustana Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Hudson Clarkson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clarkson goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hunt jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Clarkson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarkson has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
Clarkson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Clarkson preventing the sweep.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Clarkson has passed into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is controlling Clarkson's trapped leg to prevent Clarkson from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clarkson 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.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Clarkson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (3) vs (0) Hunt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt tries to hold on but Clarkson postures up.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controls the position.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Clarkson looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Clarkson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunt turns into him and now he's in Clarkson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarkson (3) vs (2) Hunt#SUB#
Clarkson looking for subs off his back but Hunt has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarkson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarkson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt. #T4#
Hunt trying to control the action but Clarkson is working from the bottom.
Clarkson is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt trying to control but Clarkson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Clarkson has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Clarkson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Clarkson looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
#T5#
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Clarkson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarkson is keeping the position for now.
Clarkson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt controlling from the top position. #T6#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarkson is keeping the position for now.
Hunt stands and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (3) vs (5) Hunt
Clarkson sneaks back into half guard.
Clarkson tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T7##SUB#
Clarkson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Hunt 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.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarkson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clarkson is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clarkson trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Clarkson is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarkson trying to control here.
Clarkson is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
Clarkson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clarkson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Clarkson is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Clarkson trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Clarkson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control but Clarkson is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Clarkson trying to control the position.
Hunt passes Clarkson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Clarkson gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Clarkson working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarkson is retaining full guard.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Clarkson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T11#
Clarkson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Clarkson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Clarkson is not content to let Hunt control the position.#SUB2#
Hunt 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.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clarkson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12##SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Clarkson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Clarkson wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Clarkson manages to get to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Clarkson working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
#T13#
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Clarkson looking to control but Hunt passes into half guard.
Clarkson is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard. #SUB#
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarkson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clarkson! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (3) vs (8) Hunt#T14#
Clarkson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clarkson wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Clarkson is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Clarkson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Clarkson defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 8 to 3.
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 14 wins and 12 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nutz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takeshi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Nutz
Takeshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nutz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (5) Nutz
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Takeshi is looking to get to half guard.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it. #T2#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.#T3#
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nutz avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Takeshi tries to hold on but Nutz postures up.
Nutz looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Takeshi tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Nutz wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Nutz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takeshi has worked his arm free - good work by Takeshi!
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB2#
Nutz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Nutz keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Nutz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Takeshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (0) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nutz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi regains half guard.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (10) Nutz#T9#
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (13) Nutz
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Nutz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takeshi wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Nutz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Takeshi wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Takeshi is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nutz is trying to control here but Takeshi has managed to regain half guard.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.#T13#
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi won't allow Nutz to pass to mount.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nutz in particular looking to stall.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nutz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nutz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (13) Nutz
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justa Nutz made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 20 wins and 11 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Reed clinches up against the cage.
Chai is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Chai jumps guard.
Chai is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Reed
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed 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.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
Reed has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Reed looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Reed looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reed is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Reed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Reed's legs - danger averted.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Reed
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reed! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (4) Reed
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Reed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai postures up.
Reed pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (4) Reed
Reed tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Reed is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (4) Reed
Chai looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Reed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Reed is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai continues to stall.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reed is holding on tight.
Reed wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.#T8#
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
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.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai prevents Reed from getting the reversal.
Chai controlling from mount.
Reed 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 (15) vs (6) Reed
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #T10#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Reed trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (17) vs (6) Reed
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed controlling the position.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T12#
Chai pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Reed is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (20) vs (6) Reed
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reed is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (8) Reed
Chai keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai 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.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Farquharson rushes Thumb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Farquharson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Farquharson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (0) Thumb
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.
Thumb is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Farquharson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Farquharson prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb manages to get back to half guard.
Farquharson prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T1#
Thumb is positioning himself well to prevent Farquharson advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Thumb with the active half guard here but Farquharson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (0) Thumb
Farquharson trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb tries to bench press Farquharson off him but Farquharson keeps the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thumb prevents Farquharson from improving position.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thumb struggling a bit here.
Thumb tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (9) vs (0) Thumb#T3#
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson fails to move to back control.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Farquharson maintains control.#T4#
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Farquharson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farquharson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Farquharson's attempts to control the action.
Farquharson fails to advance to Thumb's back.
Farquharson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farquharson tries to control but Thumb wriggling away.
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Thumb is still trying to improve position.
Thumb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (12) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
What can Thumb do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thumb tries to break free.
#T6#
Farquharson doesn't have the hooks in and Thumb manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (12) vs (2) Thumb
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (14) vs (2) Thumb
Farquharson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (17) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb is just holding on here. Farquharson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (20) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7##SUB#
Thumb preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson keeps control of the position easily here as Thumb tries to buck him off.
Farquharson gets his hands free as Thumb looks to control. #T8#
Thumb is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Farquharson gets his hands free as Thumb looks to control.
Thumb is really stuck here.
Thumb trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Thumb rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Farquharson trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Farquharson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control. #T9#
Farquharson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Thumb from escaping the position.
Thumb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Farquharson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Thumb right now.
Farquharson trying to control momentarily.
Thumb can't escape the position.
#T10##SUB#
Farquharson looking for the RNC.
Farquharson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Farquharson wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb is trying to break free.
#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Thumb is in bad spot here.
Thumb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Farquharson has the hooks in. Thumb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Thumb staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control.
Thumb just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thumb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Farquharson.
Thumb tries to break free.
Farquharson gets his hands free as Thumb looks to control.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will Farquharson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Thumb right now.
#T13#
Farquharson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thumb tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Farquharson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thumb has worked his arm free - good work by Thumb!
#T14#
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Thumb is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Thumb tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Thumb trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Farquharson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (23) vs (2) Thumb
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson fails to take his opponent's back.
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Hamish Farquharson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 15 wins and 12 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 22 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Octavio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Bar
Octavio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bar is defending against the submission attempts here by Octavio.
Bar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Octavio not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar keeping control of the position. #T1#
Octavio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bar! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Bar
Bar is controlling an arm, preventing Octavio from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Octavio tries to control but Bar wriggling away.
Octavio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Octavio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Octavio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Octavio looking to control but Bar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bar tries to lock up and control but Octavio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Octavio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bar shrugs it off.
Octavio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Bar regains half guard.
Bar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Octavio controlling the pace.
Octavio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Bar is looking to improve his position.
Octavio wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Octavio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Octavio prevents Bar from improving his position.
Bar is refusing to be controlled, as Octavio sits in half guard. #T5#
Bar is looking for a sweep. Octavio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar is not content to let Octavio control the position.
Octavio prevents Bar from improving his position.
Bar wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Octavio passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (8) vs (0) Bar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Bar tries to hold on but Octavio pushes him away.
Octavio content just to control the position here.
Octavio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Octavio tries to control but Bar wriggling away.
Bar has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (11) vs (0) Bar#T7#
Octavio tries to keep control of the position but Bar is staying busy.#SUB#
Octavio looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Octavio tightening his grip on Bar, looking for the choke.
Octavio wants to control but Bar manages to buck him off and is now in Octavio's guard! Nice work there by Bar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (11) vs (2) Bar
Bar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Octavio is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Octavio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Octavio is controlling Bar's trapped leg to prevent Bar from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Octavio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Octavio trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
#T9#
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Octavio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Bar forces his way into half guard.
Octavio keeping control of the position.
Well, if Bar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T11#
Octavio tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Octavio trying to control here.
Octavio is positioning himself well to prevent Bar advancing to mount. #T12#
Octavio tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Well, if Bar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Octavio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (15) vs (2) Bar
Octavio gets his hands free as Bar looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Octavio's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bar is staying active underneath Octavio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Octavio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Octavio is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Octavio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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