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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Horghain Yan Spentliche! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yan Spentliche closes the distance and pushes Frederick back into the cage.#TD2#
Frederick drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Frederick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yan Spentliche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Frederick is tightening it up a little... Yan Spentliche has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yan Spentliche reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yan Spentliche taps out! Nice BJJ there by Frederick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Martino Frederick!
A very excited looking Martino Frederick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Winston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Winston pulls guard effortlessly.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Danilov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danilov has Winston in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (0) vs (2) Winston
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Danilov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Winston is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov 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.
Winston trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Winston passes Danilov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura but Danilov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winston to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danilov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (4) vs (2) Winston#SUB#
Winston showing good submission defense here.
Winston trying to control the action but Danilov just sinks the hooks in.
Winston turns into Danilov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (4) Winston#T2#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston pushing down on Danilov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Winston is working for an americana but Danilov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Winston was thinking about the submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Danilov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Danilov. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (4) vs (7) Winston
Winston moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (4) vs (9) Winston
Danilov is controlling an arm, preventing Winston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Danilov tries to reverse the position but Winston maintains control.#T4#
Danilov is working hard here to advance position.
Winston forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Danilov (4) vs (12) Winston#SUB2#
Winston working for the choke. #SUB2#
Winston is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Danilov is defending well though. Winston let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Danilov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Winston's arms. #T5#
Winston keeps control of the position easily here as Danilov tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Winston has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Danilov is defending well but eventually Winston manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Danilov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Winston!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Winston 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 13 wins and 23 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Llewellyn darts in and clinches Lalla up against the cage.#TD#
Lalla ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lalla no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lalla controls Llewellyn momentarily but Llewellyn frees himself.
Llewellyn pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Llewellyn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Llewellyn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Llewellyn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (3) Llewellyn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Llewellyn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Llewellyn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Lalla gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (5) Llewellyn#SUB2#
Lalla defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Llewellyn.
Lalla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Llewellyn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lalla turns into him and now he's in Llewellyn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (5) Llewellyn
Lalla showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Llewellyn keeps moving.
Lalla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Lalla postures up.
Llewellyn keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Llewellyn has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Llewellyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llewellyn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Llewellyn is retaining full guard. #T3#
Llewellyn working a defensive guard here.
Lalla trying to control but Llewellyn is working from the bottom.
Llewellyn is pulling down on Lalla's head to control his posture.
Lalla postures up.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Llewellyn controlling the position.#T4##SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Llewellyn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Llewellyn keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Llewellyn holds on and takes a little breather. #T5##SUB2#
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla wants to take a breather but Llewellyn is having none of it.
Llewellyn is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Llewellyn is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lalla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (5) Llewellyn#SUB#
Lalla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Llewellyn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalla but great work by Llewellyn. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (5) vs (9) Llewellyn#T6##SUB2#
Llewellyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Llewellyn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lalla is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Llewellyn yanks on the arm and Lalla is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Llewellyn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). AJ Llewellyn!
An out of breath AJ Llewellyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 17 wins and 39 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thayer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Thayer is in trouble now - Chibaclov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Chibaclov
Chibaclov looking to control but Thayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chibaclov fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Chibaclov wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chibaclov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chibaclov wants to take Thayer's back but he can't do it this time.
Thayer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chibaclov on the ground.#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking to secure an arm triangle but Thayer defends it well.
Chibaclov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thayer is looking to escape.
Chibaclov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a submission but Thayer is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer tries to reverse the position but Chibaclov maintains control.
Chibaclov wants to take his opponent's back but Thayer doesn't allow it.
Chibaclov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (0) vs (8) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Thayer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chibaclov. #SUB2#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3##SUB2#
Chibaclov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chibaclov is hanging on to Thayer's back as he tries to escape.
Chibaclov trying to control momentarily.
Chibaclov is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position.
Thayer is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Chibaclov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thayer escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (8) Chibaclov
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Fitness inform us that Chibaclov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chibaclov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (10) Chibaclov
Thayer looking to control.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Chibaclov has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (4) vs (10) Chibaclov
Chibaclov working a defensive guard but Thayer passes into half guard.
Chibaclov tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thayer won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Chibaclov trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a triangle here but Thayer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (7) vs (10) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Chibaclov wants to sweep but Thayer has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (10) vs (10) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chibaclov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thayer wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping him busy.
Chibaclov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chibaclov trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Chibaclov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Thayer trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for a guillotine here but Thayer defends easily.
Thayer preventing the sweep.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (12) Chibaclov#T8#
Chibaclov trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushing down on Thayer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chibaclov seems to be looking for submissions.
Chibaclov tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Chibaclov moves into full mount! Thayer won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (10) vs (15) Chibaclov#T9##SUB2#
Chibaclov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thayer is now in Chibaclov's guard. A big mistake from Chibaclov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (12) vs (15) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Thayer passes Chibaclov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thayer controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (12) vs (17) Chibaclov#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Chibaclov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (16) vs (17) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
Thayer wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping him busy.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T11#
Chibaclov gets back to half guard.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chibaclov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chibaclov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12##SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a triangle but Thayer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chibaclov working for submissions but it's allowed Thayer to get to half guard.
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.#T13#
Chibaclov trying to control from the bottom.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thayer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (19) vs (17) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is looking to reverse the position.
Chibaclov regains half guard.
Chibaclov won't allow Thayer to pass to mount.
Chibaclov is looking to control Thayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?
Chibaclov has his hands clasped together around Thayer's back. He's all about the action.
Chibaclov moves into full guard.
Thayer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T14#
Thayer trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thayer won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (19) vs (19) Chibaclov
Thayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Chibaclov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chibaclov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chibaclov wins on points by 20 to 19.
Matteo Chibaclov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chabazian enables Teteny to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chabazian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Chabazian
Chabazian being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Chabazian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teteny is one step ahead there.
Teteny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teteny won't allow Chabazian to sweep him here.
Teteny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (2) Chabazian
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (2) vs (5) Chabazian
Teteny prevents Chabazian from improving position. #T1#
Teteny is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chabazian off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (6) vs (5) Chabazian
Chabazian tries to break free.
#SUB#
Chabazian fending off the submission attempt from Teteny. #SUB#
Chabazian is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Teteny gets his way!
Chabazian rolls, trying to escape but Teteny keeps control of the position.
Chabazian is still trying to improve position.
Chabazian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Teteny is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chabazian is in bad spot here.
#T2##SUB#
Teteny looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Teteny is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabazian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabazian for a finish.
Teteny has the hooks in. Chabazian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Teteny has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chabazian has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Teteny looking to break Chabazian's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chabazian remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Teteny will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Teteny keeps control of the position as Chabazian tries to break free.
Chabazian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chabazian is not content to let Teteny control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Chabazian looking for submissions off his back.
Chabazian is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Teteny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chabazian trying to control here.
Teteny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chabazian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (7) Chabazian
Teteny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Chabazian passes Teteny's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
Chabazian is thwarting Teteny's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well. #SUB2#
Teteny is defending against the submission attempts here by Chabazian.
#T5#
Teteny controlling the position for now.
Teteny trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teteny has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Teteny defends the submission attempt.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Teteny is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Teteny is defending well.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well.
Chabazian trying to control from half guard but Teteny is working away. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Teteny is defending well.
#T7#
Chabazian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Teteny keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8##SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teteny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Teteny is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Chabazian wants to work for an arm triangle but Teteny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teteny is just riding it out for now. Chabazian eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Teteny defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Teteny defends the submission attempt.
Teteny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabazian is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB2#
Chabazian is working for an americana but Teteny has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Chabazian was thinking about the submission.
Chabazian pushing down on Teteny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chabazian is keen to just control but Teteny is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Chabazian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Teteny could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chabazian has cracked it and Teteny is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chabazian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!
Our winner, Edmond Chabazian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McWrestler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Oliveira gets control of McWrestler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliveira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McWrestler has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into McWrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) McWrestler
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
McWrestler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McWrestler gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira pushes down on McWrestler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McWrestler is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McWrestler avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but McWrestler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McWrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McWrestler working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving. #T5#
McWrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.#SUB2#
McWrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oliveira escapes and throws McWrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) McWrestler
McWrestler is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
McWrestler is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Oliveira advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (7) vs (0) McWrestler
Oliveira wants to control the pace but McWrestler is squirming around nicely.
McWrestler regains half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but McWrestler is keeping him busy.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McWrestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (10) vs (0) McWrestler
McWrestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Oliveira has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Oliveira looking to control but McWrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira fails to move to back control.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but McWrestler is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar but McWrestler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McWrestler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (10) vs (2) McWrestler
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
McWrestler won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB2#
McWrestler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (12) vs (2) McWrestler
Oliveira trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is pushing down on McWrestler's leg trying to pass to half guard. McWrestler is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (15) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB#
Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McWrestler manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T10#
Oliveira tries to advance position but instead McWrestler slips a leg back in to half guard.
Oliveira content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McWrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (18) vs (2) McWrestler#T11#
Oliveira advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (20) vs (2) McWrestler
McWrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira can't control as he wanted to and McWrestler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but McWrestler is keeping him busy.
McWrestler trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
McWrestler tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
McWrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (20) vs (6) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler tightening his grip on Oliveira, looking for the choke.
Oliveira trying to control the position but McWrestler manages to sink in the hooks.
Oliveira is in bad spot here.
#T13#
McWrestler avoiding Oliveira 's attempts to control his hands.
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but McWrestler keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
McWrestler working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McWrestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14##SUB2#
McWrestler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Oliveira is defending well though. McWrestler let's go of the attempt for now.
Oliveira wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
McWrestler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Oliveira is defending well though. McWrestler let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
McWrestler looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Oliveira is controlling McWrestler 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (22) vs (6) McWrestler
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chriss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sam sprawls well initially but Chriss persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Sam
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Chriss is very close to passing his half guard.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Chriss has control of the leg.
Chriss wants to pass to mount but Sam is defending the position. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chriss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chriss is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss 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.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Sam wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chriss wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chriss slows the pace down in half guard.
Chriss is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Sam
Chriss controlling the position easily from mount.
Sam can't escape the position.
#T4#
Chriss looking to control but Sam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam is staying active underneath Chriss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sam is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but Sam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chriss to get the leverage.
Chriss wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy. #T5#
Sam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sam controls Chriss momentarily but Chriss frees himself. #T6#
Sam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but Sam is keeping the position.
Sam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (5) vs (2) Sam#SUB#
Chriss working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sam has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chriss has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7##SUB2#
Sam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chriss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sam.
Chriss is not content to let Sam control the position.#T8#
Chriss is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Chriss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sam is working away from the top position though.
Chriss has his hands clasped together around Sam's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chriss has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9##SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sam defends well.
Sam stays in close to Chriss's body and controls the position. #T10##SUB#
Chriss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sam has picked Chriss up and slammed him! Chriss can't keep hold of the triangle and Sam manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (5) Sam
Chriss is looking for a sweep.
Chriss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (5) Sam
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Chriss stalling.
Sam tries to roll over but Chriss keeps him under control.#T11#
Sam keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Sam is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Sam tries to get to full guard but Chriss has control of the leg.
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chriss is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
Sam is not content to let Chriss control the position.#T13##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sam won't allow Chriss to pass to mount.
Sam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T14##SUB2#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sam's thigh. Sam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chriss pushing down on Sam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sam is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Marquis Chriss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Amosov closes the distance and pushes Muffin back into the cage.#TD#
Amosov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Amosov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amosov (4) vs (0) Muffin
Amosov in the domination position with Muffin hanging on.
Muffin is trying to control Amosov's posture but Amosov avoids it.
Muffin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muffin keeping control of the position.
Muffin is looking to control Amosov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muffin avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Amosov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (7) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Amosov avoids the attempt from Muffin to control.
Amosov prevents Muffin from getting the reversal.
Muffin tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Muffin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Muffin trying to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Muffin trying to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Amosov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amosov is working away from the top position though.
Muffin is refusing to be controlled, as Amosov sits in half guard.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Muffin trying to hold on to Amosov's head to control him but Amosov postures up.
Muffin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Muffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amosov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muffin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amosov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (10) vs (0) Muffin #T4#
Muffin seems a little lost for a moment, as Amosov dominates the positioning.
Muffin tries to buck Amosov off but Amosov is having none of it.
Muffin is trying to control Amosov's posture but Amosov avoids it.
Muffin is trying to escape the position but Amosov is controlling the position.
Muffin sneaks back into half guard.
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Amosov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Amosov is pressing down on Muffin 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muffin is holding on for now.
Amosov prevents Muffin from improving his position.
Amosov is looking to take a break and control but Muffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amosov is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
Muffin wants to get back to full guard but Amosov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (13) vs (0) Muffin #T6#
Muffin tries to improve position but can't.
Muffin wants to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin tries to bench press Amosov off him but Amosov keeps the position.
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Muffin looking for a sweep but Amosov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (15) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin 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.#T7#
Muffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Muffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muffin .
Muffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Muffin working for a triangle but Amosov defends it easily.
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8##SUB2#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amosov is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Amosov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (18) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin wants to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
What's Muffin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Muffin is looking for a sweep.
Amosov wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffin trying to remain calm as Amosov controls from the top position.#T11#
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Muffin is looking to reverse the position.
Amosov working away.
Amosov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Muffin trying his best to control but Amosov has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (20) vs (0) Muffin
Amosov wants to take Muffin 's back here but Muffin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Muffin wants to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Muffin is trying to escape the mount.
Amosov tries to control but Muffin wriggling away.
Muffin gets back to half guard.
Muffin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Muffin .#SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muffin controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself. #T14#
Amosov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (23) vs (0) Muffin
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face as Amosov controls the position.
Muffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov trying to control the action but Muffin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
Yaroslav Amosov retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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