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SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall 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 0 wins and 6 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kline gets tackled into the cage by Zofewa. Zofewa maintains the clinch.
Kline tries to pull guard but Zofewa won't allow it.
Arctium Zofewa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Kline.#TD#
Zofewa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kline clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zofewa (4) vs (0) Kline
Kline prevents Zofewa from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Zofewa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kline's chin but Kline turns very nicely into Zofewa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kline.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Zofewa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (4) vs (5) Kline#T1#
Kline trying to control the position but Zofewa is working away.
Zofewa is trying to improve his position.
Zofewa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kline is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zofewa (4) vs (7) Kline
Kline wants to take Zofewa's back here but Zofewa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zofewa is trying to escape the mount but Kline keeps good control and instead manages to take Zofewa's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zofewa (4) vs (10) Kline#SUB2#
Kline is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zofewa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kline.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurbolatov to the mat! Nurbolatov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salad Dressing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salad Dressing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salad Dressing tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurbolatov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salad Dressing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salad Dressing passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (0) vs (5) Salad Dressing
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Salad Dressing off him but Salad Dressing keeps the position.
Nurbolatov's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing working away.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurbolatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurbolatov is trying to control Salad Dressing's posture but Salad Dressing avoids it. #T1#
Nurbolatov is trying to improve his position.
Nurbolatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salad Dressing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to work for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Salad Dressing is controlling well.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurbolatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing prevents Nurbolatov from improving his position.#T2#
Salad Dressing is thwarting Nurbolatov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurbolatov defends it well.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Salad Dressing is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nurbolatov defend it? Salad Dressing steps over the head and cranks it - Nurbolatov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salad Dressing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larry Salad Dressing!
During a confident post fight interview, Larry Salad Dressing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Giljegiljaw dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
Giljegiljaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (2) McDonald Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Giljegiljaw is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giljegiljaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (5) McDonald Jr
Giljegiljaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald Jr uses his free foot to push down on Giljegiljaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Giljegiljaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Giljegiljaw is having none of it.
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Giljegiljaw tries to hold on but McDonald Jr postures up.#T2#
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Giljegiljaw tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
McDonald Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Giljegiljaw is looking to escape.
McDonald Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Giljegiljaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giljegiljaw is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Giljegiljaw tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald Jr prevents Giljegiljaw from getting the reversal.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
McDonald Jr tries to take Giljegiljaw's back but instead Giljegiljaw uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Giljegiljaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr stalling.
Giljegiljaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Giljegiljaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Giljegiljaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (4) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr 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.
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljegiljaw forces his way into half guard.
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.
Giljegiljaw is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Giljegiljaw wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Giljegiljaw is controlling well.
Giljegiljaw is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (7) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is trying to escape the position but Giljegiljaw is controlling the position. #T9#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Giljegiljaw keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Giljegiljaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Giljegiljaw prefers to stall for the moment though.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
Giljegiljaw 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 McDonald Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #T10#
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giljegiljaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Giljegiljaw controls the position.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
McDonald Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Giljegiljaw dominates the positioning.#T11##SUB#
Giljegiljaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Giljegiljaw wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
Giljegiljaw taking a breather here.
Giljegiljaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
McDonald Jr tries to buck Giljegiljaw off but Giljegiljaw is having none of it.#T13#
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Giljegiljaw jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (10) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Giljegiljaw prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Giljegiljaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giljegiljaw tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Giljegiljaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Gracias
Johnson is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Well, if Johnson 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.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracias is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #T2#
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson prevents Gracias from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Gracias#T3##SUB#
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Gracias is trying to control the position here but Johnson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A very excited looking Drake Johnson 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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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 3 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Corona tries to clinch but Edison moves out of range.
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Corona gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Corona gets control of Edison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corona will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona is trying to keep Edison in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.
Corona controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself. #T1#
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edison is one step ahead there.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
Edison works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Edison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corona is just riding it out for now. Edison eventually gives up the hold.
Edison wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Corona gets full guard.
Edison postures up.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Edison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Edison won't allow Corona to sweep him here.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison is looking to advance position but Corona has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (4) vs (0) Edison
Edison gets back to half guard.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T3#
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Edison is looking for a triangle but Corona pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Edison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (4) vs (2) Edison#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Edison looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Edison postures up.
Edison is looking to advance position but Corona has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (8) vs (2) Edison
Corona content just to control the position here.
Corona wants to control the pace but Edison is squirming around nicely.
Edison looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Corona (11) vs (2) Edison
Edison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Edison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Corona's guard. Nice work there by Edison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (11) vs (4) Edison#SUB#
Edison is sitting in close to Corona's body. Corona has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Edison is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Edison is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Corona.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Corona!
After winning the bout, Juan Corona 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang dives in and scores a takedown into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang advances to half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
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.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb controlling the position for now.#T1#
Thumb trying to control here.
Kuang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang fails to advance to Thumb's back.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thumb tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Kuang controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Kuang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang is looking to work his way around to Thumb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuang avoids the attempt from Thumb to control.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Thumb gets back to half guard.#T3#
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Kuang 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.
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #T4#
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (5) vs (2) Thumb#T5#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Kuang 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.
Thumb passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Kuang tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Kuang moves into full guard.
Thumb passes into half guard. #T7#
Thumb wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuang sees it coming and defends easily.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T8#
Kuang is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Kuang won't allow it.
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (7) vs (2) Thumb
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Kuang postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb pulls Kuang in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kuang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thumb to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kuang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thumb pulls down on the head and he's put Kuang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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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 11 wins and 5 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Dew shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dew was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Dew
Dew taking a breather here.
Dew wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Gomes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (6) Dew
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew controlling from the full mount.
Gomes's coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gomes tries to hold on but Dew postures up.
Gomes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Dew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dew performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dew is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
Dew 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. #T3#
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dew is one step ahead there.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes pulls Dew in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Dew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Dew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dew works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes is not content to let Dew control the position.#T5#
Dew trying to advance position but Gomes counters by regaining guard.
Gomes looking to control.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dew slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Dew tries to pass.
Dew controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Gomes is pulling down on Dew's head to control his posture.
Dew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Dew won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Gomes controlling Dew's posture.
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Dew slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gomes keeping full guard, as Dew tries to pass.
Dew stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Dew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (9) Dew
The referee asks Dew politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dew prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dew has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (11) Dew
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Dew looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Dew is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gomes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Dew keeps him under control.
Dew controlling the action here.
Gomes is looking to control Dew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?#T10#
Dew perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Gomes is pulling down on Dew's head. It's preventing any offense from Dew, at least for the moment.
Dew looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Dew postures up. #T11#
Gomes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes controlling Dew's posture. #SUB2#
Dew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Dew trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Dew forces his way into half guard.
Dew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomes wants to control the action here but instead Dew manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (14) Dew
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dew wants to take a breather but Gomes is having none of it. #T13#
Dew wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gomes continues to stall.
Gomes gets full guard.#T14#
Dew tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Dew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes is trying to keep Dew in close.
Dew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Dew 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.
Gomes seems keen to control Dew's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dew wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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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 13 wins and 16 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 13 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gascoigne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Chai
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gascoigne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stays in close to Gascoigne's body and controls the position.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Gascoigne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (2) Chai#T1#
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascoigne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai 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.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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: Gascoigne (2) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Gascoigne defends the submission attempt.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Gascoigne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well. #T3#
Gascoigne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai is fighting to break Gascoigne's control of his arms but Gascoigne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai postures up.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T4#
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well. #SUB#
Gascoigne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #T5#
Chai tries to move to full mount but Gascoigne actually manages to regain half guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gascoigne to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Gascoigne 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: Gascoigne (4) vs (7) Chai
Gascoigne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (7) vs (7) Chai
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai regains half guard.#T8#
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai working a defensive guard but Gascoigne manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (10) vs (7) Chai
Gascoigne tries to move to mount but Chai blocks the move with his legs.
Gascoigne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Gascoigne has control of the leg. #T10#
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Gascoigne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascoigne passes into side control, despite Chai's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (13) vs (7) Chai
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gascoigne off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (13) vs (11) Chai
Gascoigne is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Chai looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gascoigne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gascoigne for a finish. #SUB2#
Chai looking for the RNC. #T12#
Chai is hanging on to Gascoigne's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Gascoigne defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gascoigne tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Gascoigne defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai trying to control.
Gascoigne trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip. #T13#
Gascoigne is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Chai 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, Gascoigne has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Gascoigne showing good submission defense here.
Chai avoiding Gascoigne 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Chai working for the choke. #SUB2#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Gascoigne is defending it well.
#T14##SUB2#
Chai looking for the RNC.
Gascoigne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gascoigne has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Paul Gascoigne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kim just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Kim gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kim managing to control the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kim can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kim makes his way to full guard, as Hunt worked for a kimura.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Kim pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt advances to half guard. #T5#
Hunt wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Kim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving. #T7#
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt postures up.
Kim has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Kim keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T11#
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Kim 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.
Hunt passes Kim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now. #T12##SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Kim wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt prevents Kim from improving his position.#SUB#
Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well. #T13#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kim is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Hunt is working for a kimura here but Kim manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hunt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Kim#T14##SUB#
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 2 to 0.
Harry Kim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dallas tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (0) vs (2) Hall
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas'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.
Dallas is doing well to control the position and prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dallas trying to control here.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (0) vs (5) Hall
Dallas tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling from mount.
Dallas tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Dallas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dallas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dallas wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but Dallas doesn't allow it. #T2#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Dallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dallas prevents Hall from taking his back.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall avoids the attempt from Dallas to control.#T3#
Hall controlling his opponent. #T4#
Hall moves to his opponent's back but Dallas bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Hall. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (5) Hall
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall 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.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Dallas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall controlling the position.#T6#
Dallas looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (7) Hall
Hall postures up.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Dallas 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.
Hall pushing down on Dallas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dallas tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall not doing much here.
Dallas wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Dallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Dallas gets full guard.#T10#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Dallas trying to control the position.
Hall pushes down on Dallas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dallas trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Dallas defends it.
Hall stalling. #T12#
It looks like Hall 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.
Dallas wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Dallas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hall stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dallas holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dallas has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Hall forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Dallas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 7 to 2. Scott Hall retains his heavyweight title!
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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