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SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Oscar Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stevens misses with a takedown #CL#
and Blankenship counters by clinching up.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blankenship fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevens tries to clinch but Blankenship is having none of it. #TD#
Blankenship gets a double leg takedown into Stevens's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Stevens
Blankenship postures up.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Stevens is adopting a defensive guard.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blankenship drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stevens dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (2) Stevens
Blankenship might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass. #T1#
Blankenship controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blankenship (6) vs (2) Stevens
Blankenship trying to control momentarily.
#T2##SUB#
Blankenship looking for the choke but no joy.
Stevens tries to escape but Blankenship has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blankenship is not going to allow Stevens to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Blankenship is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
Stevens is in bad spot here.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Stevens trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
#SUB#
Blankenship looking for the choke from the back.
Stevens rolls, trying to escape but Blankenship keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Stevens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blankenship.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
#SUB#
Blankenship is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
Stevens breaks Blankenship's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (6) vs (4) Stevens
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blankenship swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stevens trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blankenship manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (8) vs (4) Stevens
Blankenship won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blankenship (11) vs (4) Stevens#SUB#
Blankenship tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well. #SUB#
Blankenship wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Blankenship wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blankenship's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Blankenship is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blankenship wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens is looking to control Blankenship's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevens avoid being mounted?#T6#
Stevens moves into full guard.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Blankenship controlling him for the moment.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blankenship's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (11) vs (6) Stevens
Stevens is looking to pass into half guard but Blankenship pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blankenship is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (13) vs (6) Stevens
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (13) vs (8) Stevens#SUB2#
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blankenship dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (15) vs (8) Stevens
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blankenship manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (15) vs (10) Stevens
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass. #T7#
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Blankenship has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blankenship (19) vs (10) Stevens#SUB#
Blankenship is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stevens has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blankenship trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blankenship trying to control but Stevens is having none of it. #T8##SUB#
Blankenship goes for an armbar but Stevens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevens. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (19) vs (12) Stevens
Stevens looking to pass the guard.
Stevens keeps trying to improve his position.
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Stevens is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Blankenship reverses the position - he's now on top in Stevens's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (21) vs (12) Stevens
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blankenship manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (21) vs (14) Stevens
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Stevens pushing down on Blankenship's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Blankenship is defending the position. #T10#
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
Blankenship tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Stevens is thwarting Blankenship's attempts to control the position.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Stevens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blankenship is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Stevens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Stevens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blankenship defends it well. #SUB2#
Stevens seems to be looking for submissions.
Stevens wants to advance to full mount but Blankenship doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stevens looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Stevens pushing down on Blankenship's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Blankenship won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blankenship is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
Stevens prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
Stevens is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here. #T14#
Stevens is looking to pass into half guard but Blankenship pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blankenship is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (23) vs (14) Stevens#SUB2#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blankenship is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving. #SUB#
Blankenship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevens wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blankenship is now in half guard.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Blankenship has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens moves into full guard.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blankenship takes the fight on points by 23 to 14. |
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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 4 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Gordon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Robinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is controlling Gordon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon stalling.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon preventing the sweep. #T6#
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon stalling.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Robinson is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gordon 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.#T8#
Robinson 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.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #T9#
Gordon has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (4) Gordon#T10#
Gordon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon gets full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon is controlling Robinson's posture.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T14#
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cap is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cap is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cap jumps guard.
Cap is controlling Doe's posture.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass. #T1#
Cap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Cap keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cap seems keen to control Doe's posture.
Cap keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap wants to control the position but Doe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Cap defends it.
Cap is positioning himself well to prevent Doe advancing to mount. #T4#
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe 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.
Cap looking to control.
#T5#
Doe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doe'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.
Cap pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is trying to keep Doe in close.
Cap controlling Doe's posture.
Cap is continuing to stall.
Doe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (3) vs (0) Cap#T7#
Cap is trying to improve his position.
Cap is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (5) vs (0) Cap
Cap is trying desperately to improve position.
Cap tries to hold on but Doe postures up.
Cap is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Doe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe fails to move to back control.
Cap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cap wants to control but Doe is having none of it.
Doe controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Cap is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cap is trying to escape the mount but Doe keeps good control and instead manages to take Cap's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (8) vs (0) Cap
Doe avoiding Cap 's attempts to control his hands.
Doe controls the action.
Cap is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cap trying to control the position but Doe manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Doe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cap.
Doe gets his hands free as Cap looks to control.
Good control from Doe.
Cap prevents Doe from getting a body triangle.
Doe keeps control of the position as Cap tries to break free.
Cap is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Cap felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12##SUB#
Doe is persistently looking for the submission but Cap is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Cap's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cap trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
What can Cap do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cap looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cap prevents Doe from getting a body triangle.
Cap trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Cap might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cap tries to roll but Doe sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Doe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, John Doe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyao forces Siregar back against the cage and clinches.
Siregar looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miyao is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Siregar#SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyao trying to hold on to Siregar's head to control him but Siregar postures up.
Siregar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (5) Siregar
Siregar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao can't escape the position.
#T1#
Siregar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miyao is holding on tight.
Siregar wants to control the action but instead Miyao gets a body lock and reverses into Siregar's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (5) Siregar
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Siregar is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Siregar is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture. #T2#
Siregar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself. #SUB2#
Siregar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siregar wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siregar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (7) Siregar#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyao has his foot on Siregar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siregar works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siregar defends it easily.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Miyao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (4) vs (7) Siregar
Siregar pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Let's hope that Siregar 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.
Miyao preventing the sweep.
Siregar managing to control the position.
Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyao works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (7) vs (7) Siregar#T5#
Siregar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siregar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well.
Miyao controlling the action here.
Miyao is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyao is working for a kimura but Siregar is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but Siregar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyao to get the leverage.
Siregar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.
Miyao prevents Siregar from improving his position.#SUB#
Miyao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siregar is just riding it out for now. Miyao eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Siregar defending well.
Siregar moves into full guard.
Siregar looking to control.
Miyao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siregar trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Miyao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Siregar is retaining full guard.
Siregar trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Siregar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyao is aware though and is defending well.
Miyao won't allow Siregar to sweep him here. #T9##SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siregar has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Siregar working for submissions but it's allowed Miyao to get to half guard.
Siregar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Siregar trying to control but Miyao postures up.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions off his back.
Siregar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Siregar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siregar avoid being mounted?
Well, if Miyao 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.
Siregar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siregar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siregar defends it well.
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siregar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siregar is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyao trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Siregar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily.
Siregar wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Siregar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Siregar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siregar is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Miyao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siregar has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Miyao is keen to just control but Siregar is a slippery customer.
Miyao is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.
Siregar gets full guard.
Siregar trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miyao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siregar's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Siregar gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Siregar wins on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, Binsar Siregar 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soderberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soderberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but San holds him up against the cage and eventually Soderberg drops back down to his feet.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soderberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Soderberg is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Soderberg successfully pulls guard.
San sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soderberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soderberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soderberg! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) San
San tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Soderberg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. San is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Soderberg yanks on the arm and San is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Soderberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bremner forces Berendas back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bremner pulls guard successfully.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Bremner controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berendas pushes down on Bremner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berendas controlling the pace.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bremner moves into full guard.
#T1#
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (3) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg. #T2#
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner trying to control here.
#SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner moves into full guard.
#T4#
Berendas stands and throws Bremner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (6) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner looks to move to half guard but instead Berendas has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (8) vs (0) Bremner#SUB#
Bremner tries to improve his position but Berendas has taken his back! Berendas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bremner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berendas pushes Bremner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sykov leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Solo drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (0) vs (2) Solo
Sykov trying to control the position.
Sykov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sykov is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Sykov 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.#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo is pressing down on Sykov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykov is holding on for now.
Solo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sykov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (5) Solo#T2#
Sykov holds on for dear life.
Sykov wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Sykov prevents Solo from taking his back.
Sykov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.
Sykov tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sykov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solo prevents Sykov from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it. #T4#
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Solo is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura here but Sykov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Solo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Solo
Sykov won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Sykov is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Sykov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Solo keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura here.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Sykov sits in half guard.
Solo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Sykov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sykov to get the leverage. #T8#
Sykov is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Sykov is looking to pass Solo's guard but actually Solo recovers to full guard.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Solo keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Sykov passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykov is working away from the top position though.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Sykov has control of the leg.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo trying to control here.
#T10#
Sykov wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position. #SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo is looking to control Sykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?#T11#
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working. #SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Sykov trying to advance position but Solo counters by regaining guard.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo is still trying to improve position.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #T13#
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykov passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working. #T14#
Solo is looking for a sweep. Sykov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sykov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo trying to control but Sykov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Hand Solo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Alexei Sykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Strakapoud closes the distance and pushes Gabenagus back into the cage.
Strakapoud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gabenagus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gabenagus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there.
Gabenagus stands and throws Strakapoud's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Strakapoud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gabenagus's best efforts.
Strakapoud is in trouble now - Gabenagus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (8) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strakapoud to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strakapoud shrugs it off.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.#T2#
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Strakapoud is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud is staying active underneath Gabenagus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
Strakapoud is controlling Gabenagus's trapped leg to prevent Gabenagus from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strakapoud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.#T4#
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strakapoud is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending well.
#T6#
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strakapoud defends it well.
Strakapoud is controlling Gabenagus's trapped leg to prevent Gabenagus from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending it quite comfortably.
Strakapoud gets full guard.
Strakapoud wants to control the position but Gabenagus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
Strakapoud gets full guard.#SUB#
Gabenagus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strakapoud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabenagus has managed to get both his arms back between Strakapoud's legs - danger averted.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strakapoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus postures up.
Strakapoud 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.#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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. #T9#
Strakapoud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabenagus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabenagus, not yet.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gabenagus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Strakapoud should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gabenagus has tightened it up now! Strakapoud should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
An out of breath Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 53 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Feet leaves Ottke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Feet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ottke's waist but Ottke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Feet off to one side.
Ottke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Feet shoots in and bounces Ottke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Feet
Feet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Feet
Ottke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Feet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Feet is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #T2#
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Feet has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Feet is keen to just control but Ottke is a slippery customer.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Feet is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Feet trying to control the pace. #T4#
Ottke is looking to get back to full guard here but Feet has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Feet
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Ottke is not content to let Feet control the position.
Feet tries to move to full mount but Ottke actually manages to regain half guard.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there. #T6#
Ottke seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Feet wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Feet postures up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Feet
Feet 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.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ottke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feet working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Feet pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Feet trying to control the position.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Feet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Feet trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Feet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10##SUB#
Ottke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Feet 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.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke postures up.
#T11#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feet is keeping the position for now.
Feet wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (10) Feet
Feet trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ottke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Feet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Feet advances to half guard.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Feet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Feet is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Feet is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Feet 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.
#T14#
Feet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 10 to 2. Seemah Feet retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Seemah Feet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Finn
Finn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Finn is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Finn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt passes Finn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Finn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Finn 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 preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Finn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finn 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.#SUB2#
Finn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Finn keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck.
Finn is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Finn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunt has passed into half guard!
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Finn defends it.
Finn wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position. #SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finn tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T5#
Finn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Finn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Hunt is sitting in close to Finn's body. Finn has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Finn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Huckleberry Finn!
A relieved looking Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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