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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 1 wins and 1 losses; AJ Llewellyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Llewellyn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Winston pulls Llewellyn into guard.
Llewellyn trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Llewellyn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Winston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Winston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Winston! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Llewellyn (0) vs (4) Winston
Llewellyn is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Llewellyn's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Llewellyn has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Llewellyn tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Winston wants to control but Llewellyn is keeping him busy.
Llewellyn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Winston off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Llewellyn (4) vs (4) Winston
Llewellyn is not going to allow Winston to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Llewellyn is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Winston wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Llewellyn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Winston has hold of Llewellyn's leg, trying to break free but it's let Llewellyn lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Winston is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Llewellyn throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Llewellyn!
During a confident post fight interview, AJ Llewellyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Teteny closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lalla to the mat! Lalla manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Teteny
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Teteny is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lalla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Teteny has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Teteny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Teteny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Teteny drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lalla dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (2) Teteny
Teteny pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Lalla looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (4) Teteny#T2##SUB#
Lalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teteny has picked Lalla up and slammed him! Lalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Teteny manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (2) vs (7) Teteny
Lalla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lalla wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy.
Teteny keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lalla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura but Lalla is defending well.
Teteny keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lalla sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalla trying to control but Teteny postures up.
#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Lalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Teteny is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.#T4#
Lalla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lalla moves into full guard.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Lalla controls Teteny momentarily but Teteny frees himself.
Teteny sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lalla's guard. #T5##SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Teteny is working for a kimura but Lalla is defending it quite comfortably.
Teteny slows the pace down in half guard.
Lalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lalla.#T6#
Lalla keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass.
Lalla is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up. #SUB2#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Lalla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalla manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Lalla's guard.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teteny sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T7##SUB#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Teteny defends easily.
Teteny tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Teteny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lalla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lalla has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (4) vs (7) Teteny
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. #T8#
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass. #T9#
Teteny controlling the position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Lalla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Lalla trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Teteny controlling Lalla's posture.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Lalla is looking to advance position but Teteny has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (4) vs (11) Teteny
Lalla can't escape the position.
Teteny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Teteny has control of Lalla's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lalla regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Teteny controlling the pace for now.
Teteny looking to control but Lalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Teteny mounts Lalla! Really nice guard pass there!
Teteny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Teteny avoids the attempt from Lalla to control.
Well,Lalla is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Teteny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lalla to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lalla shrugs it off.
Teteny seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lalla is holding on tight.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Lalla tries to hold on but Teteny postures up.#T13#
Lalla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Teteny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Teteny wants to take Lalla's back but he can't do it this time.
Teteny tries to control but Lalla wriggling away. #SUB2#
Teteny looking to secure an arm triangle but Lalla defends it well.
Lalla reaches up to try and control the position but Teteny seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lalla rolls and tries to escape and now Teteny has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (4) vs (14) Teteny
Lalla looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Teteny has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14#
Lalla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lalla wants to hold on but Teteny pushes him away.#SUB2#
Teteny working for a submission but Lalla is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Teteny goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lalla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (6) vs (14) Teteny
Lalla passes Teteny's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lalla 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teteny wins on points by 14 to 6. |
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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 18 wins and 40 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thayer on his heels. He'll look to pass Thayer's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Frederick preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Thayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Thayer 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 (2) Frederick
Frederick controlling the position.#T2#
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there. #T3#
Frederick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thayer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Frederick keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frederick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (2) vs (6) Frederick
Thayer trying to control but not successfully.
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Frederick is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thayer can't escape the position.
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.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
Thayer rolls, trying to escape but Frederick keeps control of the position.
Thayer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
Frederick controlling from the back.
Frederick keeps control of the position as Thayer tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Frederick 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, Thayer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6##SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke but no joy.
Thayer trying to control the position but Frederick manages to sink in the hooks.
Frederick is trying to control but Thayer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Thayer to control.
Thayer has given up his back. Will we see Frederick going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (2) vs (9) Frederick#T7#
Frederick tries to keep control of the position but Thayer is staying busy.
Thayer trying to control the hands but Frederick won't let him. #SUB2#
Frederick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frederick controls the position.
Let's hope that Frederick 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.#T8##SUB2#
Thayer 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 Frederick gets his way!
What can Thayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thayer is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Frederick tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Frederick tries to get the hooks in deep but Thayer pushed the leg off. #T9#
Frederick has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thayer's body.
Thayer wants to escape the position.
Frederick not allowing Thayer to control his hands. #SUB2#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Frederick keeps control of the position as Thayer tries to break free.
#T10#
Thayer is keeping busy.
Frederick controls the action.
Thayer prevents Frederick from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Frederick has the hooks in. Thayer is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Frederick passes his arm under Thayer's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Thayer taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick!
Martino Frederick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jane Malley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Malley circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Malley circles away.
Malley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hawaii Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Malley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kruglov has managed to clinch.
Kruglov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruglov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Malley gets a clinch.
Malley is pressed up against the cage. Kruglov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malley down to the mat. Malley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Malley clinches with his opponent.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kruglov jumps guard and drags Malley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Malley from controlling successfully.
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruglov holds on and takes a little breather.
Malley slips nicely into half guard.
Kruglov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Malley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Malley wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is defending well. #T2#
Malley slows the pace down in half guard.
Kruglov is looking for a sweep. Malley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malley wants to advance to full mount but Kruglov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Malley trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Kruglov managing to control the position. #T3#
Kruglov trying to control the position.
Malley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruglov is pulling down on Malley's head to control his posture.
Kruglov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malley controls the pace.
Kruglov looking to control.
Kruglov trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet.
Malley wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Malley 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. #T5#
Kruglov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malley has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Malley (3) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov tries to improve position but can't.
Malley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kruglov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Malley wants to control for a moment but Kruglov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kruglov wants to improve his position but Malley is controlling well.
Malley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruglov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruglov wants to control but Malley is keeping busy.
Malley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kruglov is looking for a sweep. Malley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Kruglov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kruglov is in trouble now - Malley has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Malley (6) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov controls the position.
Kruglov can't escape the position.
Malley tries to control but Kruglov wriggling away.
Kruglov wants to control but Malley is having none of it.#T8#
Malley controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruglov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruglov tries to lock up and control but Malley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malley trying to control but Kruglov is having none of it.
Kruglov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kruglov tries to get to full guard but Malley has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Malley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malley wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is defending well.
Malley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kruglov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Malley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruglov has control of Malley's left arm, preventing Malley from doing any damage.
Malley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kruglov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Malley stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov is pulling down on Malley's head. It's preventing any offense from Malley, at least for the moment.
Malley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malley passes Kruglov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Malley wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruglov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Kruglov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kruglov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kruglov seems keen to control Malley's posture.#T13#
Kruglov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruglov pulls Malley in close to prevent any damage.
Malley forces his way into half guard.
Kruglov is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Kruglov tries to get to full guard but Malley has control of the leg.
Malley is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruglov trying to hold on to Malley's head to control him but Malley postures up.
Kruglov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malley is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malley trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malley takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A very excited looking Jane Malley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Horghain Yan Spentliche!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chriss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chriss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Chriss gets tackled into the cage by Yan Spentliche. Yan Spentliche maintains the clinch.
Chriss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yan Spentliche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chriss stops a takedown attempt from Yan Spentliche.
#TD#
Yan Spentliche is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chriss is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yan Spentliche to the mat. Yan Spentliche regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position here.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yan Spentliche is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss passes Yan Spentliche's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yan Spentliche is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss not doing much here.
Yan Spentliche really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chriss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Yan Spentliche trying to control from the bottom.
Yan Spentliche is trying to get back to full guard.
Yan Spentliche felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yan Spentliche is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
Chriss is thwarting Yan Spentliche's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chriss is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB#
Chriss maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yan Spentliche could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chriss has cracked it and Yan Spentliche is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chriss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marquis Chriss!
A victorious Marquis Chriss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saetang clinches. #TD#
Levesque gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (0) Saetang
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
Saetang wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
Saetang trying to hold on to Levesque's head to control him but Levesque postures up.
#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saetang defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saetang is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Saetang trying to hold on to Levesque's head to control him but Levesque postures up.
#SUB#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saetang gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Saetang has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.
Levesque trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saetang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (2) Saetang
Saetang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saetang defends well.#SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saetang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saetang 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.#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saetang defends well.#SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saetang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Saetang tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saetang is aware though and is defending well.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saetang passes Levesque's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Saetang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Saetang trying to mount his opponent but Levesque defends it.
Levesque gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Saetang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6##SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levesque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saetang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Levesque to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saetang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Levesque pulls down on the head and he's put Saetang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miles Levesque!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miles Levesque thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Muffin .#CL2#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Oliveira pulls Muffin into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Muffin being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Muffin pushes his legs off easily.
Muffin content to stall in guard here.
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.#T2#
Muffin trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Muffin trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Muffin is looking to pass into half guard but Oliveira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oliveira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (0) vs (2) Oliveira#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
#T3#
Oliveira pushes down on Muffin 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muffin is controlling Oliveira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muffin trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Muffin is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muffin is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Muffin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Muffin is defending well.
#T5#
Muffin is trying to control but Oliveira manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (5) Oliveira#SUB2#
Muffin has left one of his arms exposed and Oliveira doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Muffin screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Oliveira!
A less than humble Archie Oliveira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 7 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit goes for a double leg but Amosov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amosov continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Amosov as Maykit shoots in.
Amosov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maykit manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Amosov has closed the distance and engaged Maykit in a clinch.
#TD#
Amosov tightens his grip and picks Maykit up, before dumping him to the ground. Maykit manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Maykit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maykit is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Maykit looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
Maykit controlling Amosov's posture.
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Maykit is pulling down on Amosov's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Maykit 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.
Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maykit.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Amosov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maykit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
More stalling from Maykit.
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maykit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Amosov trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Maykit seems keen to control Amosov's posture.
Amosov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maykit trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Amosov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Maykit is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Maykit regains half guard.
Maykit tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Maykit is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Amosov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maykit is not content to let Amosov control the position.
Maykit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amosov (5) vs (4) Maykit
Maykit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Maykit.
I really don't envy Amosov right now.
Maykit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amosov doesn't escape.
Amosov tries to escape but Maykit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Maykit keeps control of the position easily here as Amosov tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Amosov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Amosov is really stuck here.
Amosov wants to control his opponent's hands but Maykit gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maykit controlling the positon.#T9#
Maykit avoiding Amosov 's attempts to control his hands.
Maykit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amosov.#SUB2#
Amosov 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 Maykit gets his way!
#T10##SUB2#
Maykit seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Amosov's chin but Amosov turns very nicely into Maykit's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Amosov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (7) vs (4) Maykit
Maykit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maykit with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Maykit being controlled here, momentarily.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture. #T12##SUB2#
Maykit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amosov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Maykit controlling Amosov's posture.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass. #T13#
Maykit has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture.
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Amosov from controlling successfully.
Maykit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Maykit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Yaroslav Amosov retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Yaroslav Amosov 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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