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SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jakobe Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Blankenship goes for a double leg but Cordeira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cordeira continues to drive forward.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cordeira is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Cordeira circles away and we're back to standing.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cordeira as he avoids it easily.
Gabriel Cordeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.#CL2#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Cordeira against the cage.
#TD2#
Blankenship manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Cordeira controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Blankenship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Blankenship is trying to hold Cordeira in close to prevent damage but Cordeira has managed to pass into half guard.
Cordeira prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
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.#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for a kimura but Blankenship is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cordeira to get the leverage.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Cordeira is thwarting Blankenship's attempts to control the position.
Cordeira trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away.
Blankenship tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cordeira has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cordeira (3) vs (0) Blankenship
Blankenship bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (3) vs (2) Blankenship#T3#
Cordeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Cordeira keeping moving, preventing Blankenship from controlling successfully.
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Cordeira is keeping the position.
Cordeira keeping moving, preventing Blankenship from controlling successfully. #T4#
Blankenship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira 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.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Blankenship drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cordeira dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (5) vs (2) Blankenship
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T5#
Cordeira preventing the sweep.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Cordeira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blankenship looking to control.
#T6#
Cordeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blankenship swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Blankenship is looking for a triangle but Cordeira pushes his legs off easily.
Cordeira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB#
Cordeira has gone for a leg lock! Blankenship slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cordeira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (5) vs (4) Blankenship
Blankenship looking to sit in guard and control but Cordeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (7) vs (4) Blankenship
Cordeira postures up.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Cordeira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cordeira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blankenship for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Cordeira is proving a slippery customer.
Cordeira is pushing down on Blankenship's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blankenship is fighting to maintain full guard but Cordeira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cordeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blankenship moves into full guard.
#T9#
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship working a defensive guard but Cordeira passes into half guard.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Cordeira has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cordeira seems to be working for a kimura but Blankenship defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Cordeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blankenship keeps working. #SUB#
Cordeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Blankenship trying to hold on to Cordeira's head to control him but Cordeira postures up.
#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira.
Blankenship is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?#T12#
Well, if Cordeira 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.
Blankenship wants to control but Cordeira is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13##SUB#
Cordeira 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.
#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira. #T14#
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cordeira is working away from the top position though.
Blankenship might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cordeira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cordeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cordeira takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Gabriel Cordeira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracias has Flenderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Flenderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracias walks away with a smile on his face. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Gracias drives through and clinches with Flenderson against the cage.
#TD#
Gracias turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
Flenderson tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson wants to control but Gracias postures up.
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.#T1#
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
Flenderson prevents Gracias from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flenderson has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracias is thwarting Flenderson's attempts to control the position.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Flenderson trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is taking a breather. Flenderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is thwarting Flenderson's attempts to control the position.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it. #T6#
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flenderson keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Gracias'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.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Gracias controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gracias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flenderson is just riding it out for now. Gracias eventually gives up the hold.
Gracias is taking a breather. Flenderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flenderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flenderson looking to control.
Flenderson is controlling Gracias's posture.
Flenderson is continuing to stall.#T11#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Flenderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The adventures of Flenderson the control monster continue. Boring.
Flenderson 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: Gracias (4) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Flenderson seems content to control.
Gracias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Hoyce Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orozco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vazquez swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Orozco gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vazquez (0) vs (4) Orozco
Vazquez is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Orozco tries to move to mount but Vazquez blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
Vazquez is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Orozco controlling the position from side mount. #T1##SUB2#
Orozco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orozco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orozco controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orozco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orozco trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Orozco is working for a kimura but Vazquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Orozco wants to pass to mount but Vazquez is defending the position. #T2#
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orozco is looking to advance position but Vazquez won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orozco in particular looking to stall.
Orozco is trying to control. Vazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vazquez is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Orozco seems content to control.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Orozco tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it. #T3#
Orozco controlling the action here.
Orozco uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (7) Orozco
Vazquez is looking to improve his position but Orozco isn't that keen on the idea.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control.
Orozco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control.
Vazquez working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Orozco controlling from the full mount.
Vazquez 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.
Orozco passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (10) Orozco
Vazquez can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Vazquez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Orozco's lack of action.
Orozco stalling.
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but Vazquez defends it. #T5#
Vazquez is holding on to half guard well.
Orozco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (13) Orozco
Vazquez tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Orozco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vazquez is looking to get to half guard.
Orozco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vazquez 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.#T6#
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Orozco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vazquez keeping hold of Orozco's head, controlling as best he can.
Vazquez wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy.
Orozco is trying to control the action in half guard but Vazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orozco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco slows the pace down in half guard.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Orozco slows the pace down in half guard.
Orozco trying to pass the guard but Vazquez defending well.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco is trying to control. Vazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vazquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orozco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez is controlling Orozco's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Orozco controlling the action here.
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
Vazquez wants to control the action here but instead Orozco manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (16) Orozco
Vazquez is squirming around, avoiding Orozco's attempts to control the action.
Vazquez tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control.
Orozco trying to control but Vazquez is having none of it.
Orozco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Orozco wants to take Vazquez's back here but Vazquez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vazquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orozco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vazquez gets back to full guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Vazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Orozco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (16) Orozco
Vazquez trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Orozco has control of Vazquez's left arm, preventing Vazquez from doing any damage.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez postures up.
#T12##SUB#
Vazquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Orozco is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Orozco pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Orozco is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
Orozco is controlling Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco looking to control.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orozco is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Vazquez controlling from the top position.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez 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.
Orozco controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Orozco has his hands on Vazquez's head, controlling the position.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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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 7 wins and 13 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ieyasu pushes River up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ieyasu is fighting off a takedown attempt but River is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ieyasu to the mat. Ieyasu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
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.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #SUB#
River drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ieyasu dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is controlling Ieyasu's posture.
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
River looking for a triangle here. Ieyasu is fighting it but it looks tight! River pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ieyasu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bernhard River!
A very excited looking Bernhard River 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madden shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ribeiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Madden
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Madden lying in Ribeiro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ribeiro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Madden taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro 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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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 10 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Strakapoud#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Strakapoud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Strakapoud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hunt passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Strakapoud
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Strakapoud is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt prevents Strakapoud from getting the reversal.#T1#
Strakapoud is controlling an arm, preventing Hunt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hunt trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it. #SUB#
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt content just to control the position here. #T2#
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud 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.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Strakapoud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Strakapoud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Strakapoud is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud keeps trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud is trying to control but can't.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Strakapoud is in trouble now - Hunt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (0) Strakapoud
Hunt wants to take Strakapoud's back but he can't do it this time. #T4##SUB#
Hunt has control of Strakapoud's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Strakapoud regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strakapoud tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Strakapoud doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strakapoud is holding on tight.
Strakapoud is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strakapoud is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape. #T7#
Hunt takes Strakapoud's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (11) vs (0) Strakapoud
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Hunt trying to control.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Strakapoud is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Strakapoud buck him off. #SUB#
Strakapoud defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Strakapoud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Strakapoud for a finish.
Strakapoud is really stuck here.
Hunt trying to control.#SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Strakapoud is defending it well.
#SUB#
Strakapoud defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9##SUB#
Hunt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Strakapoud is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Strakapoud is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to break Strakapoud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strakapoud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hunt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strakapoud staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control. #SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Strakapoud is defending it well.
#T10#
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Hunt keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Strakapoud's body.
Strakapoud turns into Hunt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #T11#
Strakapoud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Strakapoud looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (13) vs (2) Strakapoud
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strakapoud controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #T13#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (13) vs (4) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Gaul closes the distance and clinches.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaul is defending well.#TD2#
Gaul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gomes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gaul stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gaul is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Gaul defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (7) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul regains half guard.
Gomes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (10) vs (2) Gaul#T3#
Gaul is trying to reverse the position but instead Gomes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (13) vs (2) Gaul
Gomes has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gaul fending off the submission attempt from Gomes.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gaul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gaul trying to control here.
#T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul is doing well to control the position and prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Gaul won't allow it.
Gaul trying to control here.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well. #T5#
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gaul wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Gaul trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
#T7#
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T8#
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up. #T9#
Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gomes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gaul controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gaul 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: Gomes (13) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gomes's thigh. Gomes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there. #T11#
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul won't allow Gomes to sweep him here. #T12#
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (4) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul working for submissions but it's allowed Gomes to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14#
Gaul trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gaul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (15) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul looking to hold on to the position here but Gomes rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gaul postures up.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
David Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 10 wins and 6 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nozadzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nozadzi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg is stalling in the full guard.
Soderberg won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg being controlled here momentarily.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up. #T1#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi looking to control but Soderberg passes into half guard.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Nozadzi is a slippery customer.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #T3#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nozadzi is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Soderberg
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Soderberg uses his free foot to push down on Nozadzi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nozadzi. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Soderberg
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
#T6#
Nozadzi regains half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage.
Nozadzi trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a submission but Nozadzi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nozadzi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (11) Soderberg
Nozadzi regains half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Nozadzi gets full guard.#T9#
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Soderberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (13) Soderberg#T10#
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (16) Soderberg#T11#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi regains half guard.#T12#
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Nozadzi is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nozadzi avoid being mounted?
Nozadzi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soderberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (19) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it. #T13#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Soderberg has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (2) vs (22) Soderberg
Soderberg biding his time, controlling Nozadzi.
Nozadzi staying busy and making it hard for Soderberg to control. #T14#
Nozadzi tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nozadzi wants to control his opponent's hands but Soderberg gets his hands free.
Nozadzi tries to roll but Soderberg sticks to his back.
Soderberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Soderberg controls the position.
Soderberg wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Well, with Soderberg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nozadzi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi trying to control the hands but Soderberg won't let him.
Nozadzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 22 to 2.
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 18 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hlervu gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov is trying to improve his position.
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.#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Makarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makarov prevents Hlervu from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hlervu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Makarov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hlervu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makarov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hlervu's guard! Nice work there by Makarov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (4) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Makarov keeps trying to improve his position.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Makarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Hlervu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Hlervu looking for subs off his back but Makarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Makarov is taking a breather. Hlervu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB2#
Makarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hlervu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makarov.
Makarov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (4) vs (5) Makarov
Makarov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Hlervu manages to regain half guard. #T5#
Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hlervu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Makarov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hlervu's thigh. Hlervu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Makarov 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.
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (6) vs (5) Makarov#T7#
Makarov controlling Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu pushes down on Makarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8##SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Hlervu is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Makarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (6) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Makarov advances to half guard.
Makarov is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Hlervu is trying to control but Makarov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (6) vs (10) Makarov
Hlervu tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Makarov looking to control but Hlervu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makarov content just to control the position here.
Hlervu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Makarov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (6) vs (13) Makarov
What can Hlervu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Makarov tries to keep control of the position but Hlervu is staying busy.
Makarov controls the action.#T13#
Hlervu is trying to break free.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu staying busy and making it hard for Makarov to control. #SUB2#
Makarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hlervu is defending well though. Makarov let's go of the attempt for now.
Hlervu turns into Makarov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (13) Makarov#T14#
Makarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlervu being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Majere to the ground. Maximus is now in Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Majere
Maximus 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.
Majere can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus not doing much here.
#T1#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T2#
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well.
Majere is looking to improve his position.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Maximus prevents Majere from improving his position.
Maximus is taking a breather. Majere says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it. #T3#
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Majere is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Majere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere moves into full guard.
Maximus won't allow Majere to sweep him here.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Majere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Majere looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
#T5#
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere is trying to control the position but Maximus postures up.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Majere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.#T6##SUB2#
Majere working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus postures up.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Majere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Majere can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maximus trying to control the pace. #T7#
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Majere 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.
Majere tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Majere is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Majere has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus is pushing down on Majere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Majere is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it. #T9#
Maximus is really struggling to control Majere but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Maximus is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Majere
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Majere is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (8) vs (0) Majere
Majere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus.
Majere is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Majere buck him off.
Majere tries to break free.
Majere is still trying to improve position.
Maximus trying to control.
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Majere tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Majere is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus fails to take his opponent's back.
Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Majere prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Majere can't escape the position.
#T14#
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (11) vs (0) Majere
Maximus doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (2) Majere
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere moves into full mount! Maximus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (5) Majere
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Alexander Maximus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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