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SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Salad Dressing moves into the clinch.#TD#
Marrero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Salad Dressing regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Salad Dressing
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero postures up.
Marrero is pushing down on Salad Dressing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salad Dressing is fighting to maintain full guard but Marrero has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marrero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salad Dressing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marrero. #SUB#
Marrero seems to be working for a kimura but Salad Dressing defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Salad Dressing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Marrero prevents Salad Dressing from improving his position.
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Marrero sits in half guard.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Salad Dressing is defending the position.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salad Dressing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salad Dressing is concentrating on defense, preventing Marrero from advancing position.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep. Marrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marrero works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Salad Dressing#T3##SUB#
Marrero working for a submission but Salad Dressing is keeping him at bay.
Marrero tries to control but Salad Dressing wriggling away.
Salad Dressing working to try and regain half guard.
Salad Dressing is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Marrero is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salad Dressing has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Salad Dressing is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Marrero working for a submission but Salad Dressing is keeping him at bay.
Marrero wants to control but instead Salad Dressing manages to regain half guard.
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Marrero sits in half guard.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Salad Dressing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salad Dressing's guard.
Salad Dressing keeping control of the position.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
Marrero is trying to control the action in half guard but Salad Dressing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing actively working from the bottom here.
Marrero is pressing down on Salad Dressing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salad Dressing is holding on for now.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Marrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it.
Marrero is trying to control. Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marrero is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Marrero is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
Marrero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it. #T8##SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Salad Dressing is defending the position.
Salad Dressing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salad Dressing.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marrero is one step ahead there. #T9#
Marrero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marrero is one step ahead there.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
Salad Dressing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing#T10#
Marrero is trying to keep Salad Dressing in close.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head. It's preventing any offense from Salad Dressing, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Salad Dressing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salad Dressing has managed to get both his arms back between Marrero's legs - danger averted.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marrero is looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing pushes his legs off easily.
Salad Dressing postures up.
#T11#
Salad Dressing stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.#SUB#
Marrero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Salad Dressing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salad Dressing has managed to get both his arms back between Marrero's legs - danger averted.
Salad Dressing pushes down on Marrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marrero tries to roll over but Salad Dressing keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marrero defends it well. #SUB2#
Marrero is defending against the submission attempts here by Salad Dressing.
#T12##SUB2#
Salad Dressing is working for a submission of some sort.
Salad Dressing trying to control from half guard but Marrero is working away.
Marrero tries to get to full guard but Salad Dressing has control of the leg.
Marrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Marrero wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Marrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salad Dressing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salad Dressing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marrero trying to keep a closed guard but Salad Dressing is proving a slippery customer.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing 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.
Marrero keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully. #T14#
Salad Dressing won't allow Marrero to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marrero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marrero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marrero! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (9) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Marrero tries to move to mount but Salad Dressing blocks the move with his legs.
Salad Dressing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salad Dressing defends it well. #SUB#
Marrero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Luis Marrero 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Denari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Craig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Craig (0) vs (2) Denari
Craig pulls Denari in to control the position.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig pulls Denari in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denari on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig wants to sweep but no luck.
Denari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Denari is fighting to break Craig's control of his arms but Craig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Denari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Craig looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Craig looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Craig! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Craig (4) vs (2) Denari
Denari is being controlled here.
Craig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Denari sneaks back into half guard.
Craig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denari gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Craig wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Craig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Craig (4) vs (4) Denari
Craig keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Craig holds on and takes a little breather.
Craig controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craig looking for a sweep. Not yet Craig, not yet.
Craig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Denari tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
Denari pushing down on Craig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denari trying to pass the guard but Craig defending well. #SUB2#
Denari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Craig sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura but Craig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denari to get the leverage.
Craig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denari is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Craig won't allow Denari to pass to mount.
Craig is controlling Denari's trapped leg to prevent Denari from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Denari is working for a kimura but Craig is defending it quite comfortably.
Craig gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Craig (4) vs (7) Denari
Craig is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Craig, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Denari in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Craig is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmodium Denari!
A relieved looking Desmodium Denari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camoran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kline's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Camoran
Kline pulls Camoran in close to his closed guard and prevents Camoran from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kline can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camoran controls the pace.
Camoran preventing the sweep.
Camoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet. #SUB#
Kline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camoran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving. #T1#
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camoran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camoran stays in close to Kline's body and controls the position.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camoran trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Camoran stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Camoran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camoran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kline managing to control the position. #T2#
Camoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Camoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline trying to control the position.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camoran is one step ahead there. #T3#
Camoran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camoran trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline has Camoran pulled in close to control his posture.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camoran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camoran preventing the sweep. #T4#
Camoran advances to half guard.
Kline trying to control but Camoran postures up.
Camoran wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Camoran trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline tries to roll over but Camoran keeps him under control.
Camoran content to control rather than advance.
Camoran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kline trying to control here.
Kline is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg. #T5#
Kline moves into full guard.
Camoran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Camoran.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Camoran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kline pulls Camoran in close to his closed guard and prevents Camoran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camoran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Kline tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran prevents Kline from improving his position.
Camoran not doing much here.
#T8#
It looks like Camoran might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Camoran is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Camoran is trying to control. Kline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camoran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Kline controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.
Camoran tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it.
Kline trying to control here.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Kline gets full guard.
Camoran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
Kline seems keen to control Camoran's posture.
Camoran advances to half guard.
Camoran passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Camoran
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kline regains half guard.#T11#
Camoran prevents Kline from improving his position.
Camoran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camoran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (8) Camoran
Camoran controlling the pace for now.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camoran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kline is trying to escape the mount but Camoran keeps good control and instead manages to take Kline's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kline (0) vs (11) Camoran#T12#
Camoran has good solid back control here.
Kline is in bad spot here.
Camoran controlling the position well here. Kline rolled but Camoran kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kline breaks Camoran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (11) Camoran#T13#
Camoran keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (11) Camoran
Camoran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kline wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kline is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Camoran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Camoran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Camoran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Camoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kline defends it easily.
Kline sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camoran's guard.
Camoran wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camoran has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camoran wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camoran wins on points by 11 to 5.
Raven Camoran 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin moves in looking to clinch but Nurbolatov pushes him off.
Nurbolatov looks for a takedown but Marlin sprawls well.
Marlin tries to clinch there but Nurbolatov circles away.
#TD#
Nurbolatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin pulls Nurbolatov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Marlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Marlin trying to control the position here. #T1#
Marlin 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: Nurbolatov (2) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Marlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (5) Marlin
Nurbolatov is controlling an arm, preventing Marlin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but Nurbolatov doesn't allow it.
Nurbolatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Marlin working for a guillotine from mount but Nurbolatov is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Nurbolatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurbolatov is looking to escape.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Nurbolatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurbolatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurbolatov is working hard here to advance position.
Nurbolatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Marlin fails to move to back control.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Nurbolatov is trying to escape the mount.
Marlin fails to advance to Nurbolatov's back.
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin postures up.
Nurbolatov is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurbolatov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marlin content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for submissions but instead, Nurbolatov has regained full guard.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Marlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Marlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurbolatov's guard.
Marlin is looking to advance position but Nurbolatov won't allow it.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Nurbolatov moves into full guard.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurbolatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marlin defends it easily.#T7#
Marlin stands and throws Nurbolatov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Nurbolatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurbolatov stops Marlin from passing to mount.
Marlin controls the position.
Nurbolatov tries to improve position but can't.
Marlin trying to control the action but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nurbolatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurbolatov is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Nurbolatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marlin tries to advance to mount but Nurbolatov denies him. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurbolatov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Marlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurbolatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9#
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but Nurbolatov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurbolatov tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Nurbolatov is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin trying to control but Nurbolatov is having none of it. #T10#
Nurbolatov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Marlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurbolatov is looking to escape.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin avoids the attempt from Nurbolatov to control.
Marlin tries to control but Nurbolatov wriggling away.
Marlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Marlin avoids the attempt from Nurbolatov to control.
Marlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Marlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Marlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nurbolatov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nurbolatov and Marlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Marlin off him but Marlin keeps the position. #T12#
Marlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurbolatov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurbolatov (2) vs (13) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Nurbolatov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marlin tries to control but Nurbolatov wriggling away.
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurbolatov tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control.
Marlin controlling his opponent.
Nurbolatov 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: Nurbolatov (4) vs (13) Marlin#T13#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Nurbolatov preventing the sweep.
Nurbolatov looking to pass the guard.
Marlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Nurbolatov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet. #T14#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurbolatov drops back looking for a leg! Marlin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marlin manages to kick Nurbolatov off! Nurbolatov jumps back into Marlin's guard.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (4) vs (15) Marlin
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 15 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Blue Marlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cardosi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (0) Siregar
Cardosi trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cardosi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siregar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardosi but great work by Siregar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (4) Siregar
Cardosi is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Siregar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardosi, who protects the arm well.
Siregar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar trying to pass the guard but Cardosi defending well. #T1#
Cardosi tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siregar is looking to pass into half guard but Cardosi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cardosi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (6) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture.
Cardosi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Cardosi pushing down on Siregar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siregar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siregar is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Siregar is working away.
Siregar tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Cardosi is trying to control. Siregar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siregar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siregar is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siregar holds on and takes a little breather.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
Cardosi trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Siregar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cardosi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Siregar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Binsar Siregar!
A victorious Binsar Siregar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Berendas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sova did well to prevent Berendas getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova controlling the position for now.
Sova tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Sova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova managing to control the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Sova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sova controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova has Berendas pulled in close to control his posture.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Berendas looking to sit in guard and control but Sova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Sova
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Berendas 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.
Sova trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Berendas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sova escapes and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (2) vs (5) Sova
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova controlling the pace. #T5#
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Sova is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova is looking to advance position but Berendas won't allow it.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova prevents Berendas from improving his position.#T7#
Sova trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Sova works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (2) vs (8) Sova#SUB2#
Sova swings around for an armbar but Berendas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (8) Sova
Sova wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Sova manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Sova looking to control.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berendas is trying to control. Sova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
Sova is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berendas is staying active.
Sova is not content to let Berendas control the position.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (10) Sova
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Berendas looking to control.
#T11#
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berendas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (10) Sova#SUB2#
Sova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment.
Sova working a defensive guard but Berendas passes into half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova has Berendas pulled in close to control his posture.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (12) Sova#T13#
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sova trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (8) vs (12) Sova
Sova looking to control.
#T14#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Pavel Sova thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bar goes for a double leg but Standish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Standish continues to drive forward.
Bar stops a takedown attempt from Standish.
Bar is pressed up against the cage. Standish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bar down to the mat. Bar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Standish moves into the clinch.
Standish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilhelm Bar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niles Standish.#TD#
Bar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Standish
Standish working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Standish is trying to keep Bar in close.
#T1#
Bar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Standish's guard.
Standish wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Standish
Standish is just holding on here. Bar manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (8) vs (0) Standish#T2#
Standish tries to break free.
Bar is riding his opponent, not letting Standish buck him off.
Bar'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.
Standish breaks Bar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (8) vs (2) Standish
Bar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Standish looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bar has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bar keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Standish pushes down on Bar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
Standish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Standish wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish content to control rather than advance.
Bar trying to hold on to Standish's head to control him but Standish postures up.
#T7#
Standish is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now.
Bar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Standish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Standish's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (12) vs (2) Standish
Bar controlling well, preventing Standish from escaping the position.
Standish is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bar.
Bar keeps control of the position as Standish tries to break free.
#T8#
Bar gets his hands free as Standish looks to control.
Bar doesn't have the hooks in and Standish manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (12) vs (4) Standish
Standish 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.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.#T9#
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (14) vs (4) Standish
Bar wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Bar is fighting to break Standish's control of his arms but Standish is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bar looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (14) vs (6) Standish
Standish trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Standish postures up.
#T12#
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bar has Standish pulled in close to control his posture.
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Bar looking to control.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Standish 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.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.#T14#
Standish trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Standish trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (16) vs (6) Standish
Standish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Standish wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bar is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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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 22 wins and 43 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB#
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gabenagus has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to control the action here but instead Gabenagus manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1##SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#T2#
Lima wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Gabenagus off! Gabenagus jumps back into Lima's guard. #T3#
Gabenagus is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gabenagus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Gabenagus#T4#
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lima is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Gabenagus#SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gabenagus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Gabenagus#SUB#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gabenagus stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (13) Gabenagus#T5#
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Lima looking for a sweep but Gabenagus has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (2) vs (15) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Gabenagus's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (15) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lima stacks Gabenagus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gabenagus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (17) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (20) Gabenagus#T8#
Gabenagus is trying to control here but Lima has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #T10#
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (23) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T11#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #T12#
Gabenagus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (26) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#T13##SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14##SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 26 to 7.
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Macker.
Macker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Macker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Macker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Macker
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Macker trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is not content to let Macker control the position.
Chai is positioning himself well to prevent Macker advancing to mount.
Macker is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Chai keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass. #T3#
Macker is still trying to improve position.
Chai managing to control the position.
Macker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Macker postures up.
#T4#
Macker stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (7) Macker
Chai holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Chai tries to buck Macker off but Macker is having none of it.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Macker postures up.#T5##SUB2#
Macker tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Macker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Macker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Macker
Chai wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now.
Macker trying to control from the bottom.
Macker wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Macker is defending well.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macker avoid being mounted?
Macker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Macker
Chai is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Macker working for a choke but Chai is defending well.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
#T10#
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Macker controls the position.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T11#
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai just trying to survive but Macker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Macker is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.
Chai tries to escape but Macker has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Macker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Macker controls the action.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Macker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Macker looking for the choke from the back.
Macker is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Dan Macker 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ibrahim shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solo sprawls well. Solo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Solo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ibrahim is trying to defend but Solo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Solo
Ibrahim is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
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.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. #T1#
Solo moves into full mount! Ibrahim won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (5) Solo
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Solo maintains control.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount but Solo keeps good control and instead manages to take Ibrahim's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (0) vs (8) Solo#T2#
Solo controlling the position well here. Ibrahim rolled but Solo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Solo avoiding Ibrahim 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ibrahim doesn't escape.
Ibrahim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ibrahim tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim tries to break free.
Ibrahim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Solo's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (8) Solo
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Solo looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (10) Solo
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ibrahim pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ibrahim has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Solo won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim looking to control but Solo passes into half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control but Solo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (13) Solo
Solo controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Solo wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim looking to control but Solo passes into half guard.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibrahim desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is thwarting Ibrahim's attempts to control the position.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim wants to control but Solo is keeping busy.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Ibrahim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Solo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Hand Solo 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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