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SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Howell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Howell#SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
CleaPain sneaks back into half guard.
CleaPain is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on CleaPain's thigh. CleaPain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Howell forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell trying to control from half guard but CleaPain is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
CleaPain is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Howell wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is defending well. #T3#
Howell is keen to just control but CleaPain is a slippery customer.
Howell prevents CleaPain from improving his position.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
#SUB2#
Howell 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.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
CleaPain tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
CleaPain controlling the position well.
Howell wants to pass to mount but CleaPain is defending the position.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
CleaPain wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
Howell wants to take a breather but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Howell is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
Howell trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain manages to get to full guard.
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard. #T8#
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Howell advances to half guard.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell is trying to control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (7) Howell#SUB2#
Howell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but CleaPain manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
CleaPain is not content to let Howell control the position. #SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T10#
Howell wants to control for a moment but CleaPain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it.
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Howell looking for a submission but CleaPain manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Howell trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T12#
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Howell stands and throws CleaPain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (10) Howell
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13#
CleaPain is letting Howell control him for a moment.
CleaPain struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, CleaPain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by CleaPain! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (10) Howell#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Howell's guard.
CleaPain passes Howell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (14) Howell
Howell is trying to stick to CleaPain's back but CleaPain is turning into Howell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Howell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by CleaPain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (14) Howell
Howell is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howell! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (4) vs (18) Howell
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 18 to 4.
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 15 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marrero closes the distance and pushes Kline back into the cage.#TD#
Marrero pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass. #T1#
Marrero wants to improve his position but instead Kline has moved into half guard.
Kline uses his free foot to push down on Marrero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marrero. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (0) vs (3) Kline
Marrero is looking to get to half guard.
Marrero manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Marrero looking for submissions off his back.
Marrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kline's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kline's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (4) vs (3) Kline#T2#
Kline manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marrero's guard. Nice work there by Kline.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (4) vs (5) Kline
Kline wants to pass the guard but Marrero is keeping the position.
Marrero working a defensive guard here.
Marrero is really struggling to control Kline but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Marrero is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kline rolls with it to try and escape but Marrero cranks on the arm and Kline is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Marrero!
After winning the bout, Luis Marrero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zofewa's waist but Zofewa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moley off to one side. #CL#
Zofewa moves into the clinch successfully.
Zofewa gets underhooks to prevent Moley's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Zofewa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (0) Moley#SUB#
Zofewa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zofewa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Zofewa wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura here.
Zofewa is looking to pass Moley's guard but actually Moley recovers to full guard. #T1#
Moley trying to control the position here.
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (2) Moley
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zofewa controls Moley momentarily but Moley frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zofewa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Zofewa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Zofewa has a hand on Moley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (5) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zofewa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moley defends it easily.#T4#
Zofewa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Zofewa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB#
Zofewa working for a triangle but Moley defends it easily.
#T5#
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Zofewa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley won't allow Zofewa to sweep him here.
Zofewa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moley has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (8) Moley
Zofewa regains half guard.
Zofewa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Zofewa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Moley controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zofewa is keeping the position for now.
Moley pushing down on Zofewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley 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#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zofewa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7##SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard.
Zofewa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Zofewa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T8##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zofewa controls Moley momentarily but Moley frees himself.
Zofewa can't keep his opponent in guard - Moley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (11) Moley#SUB2#
Moley working for a guillotine from mount but Zofewa is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Moley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zofewa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
Moley advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (14) Moley
Zofewa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zofewa wants to control but Moley postures up.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Moley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Zofewa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zofewa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zofewa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moley. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Zofewa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zofewa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zofewa manages to get to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zofewa has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Moley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zofewa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (14) Moley
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zofewa has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (16) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.#TD#
Snake gets caught flat footed, as Vazquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Snake
Vazquez won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Vazquez trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Snake trying to control the position.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
#T2##SUB#
Vazquez has gone for a leg lock! Snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vazquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (4) Snake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Vazquez controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Snake has passed into half guard.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Snake is looking to advance position but Vazquez won't allow it.
Vazquez gets full guard.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
Snake trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez controlling Snake's posture.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.#T9#
Vazquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snake controlling from the top position.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (4) Snake
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Snake controlling the position.#T10#
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (6) Snake
Snake won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez working a defensive guard but Snake passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura here.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.
Snake passes into half guard.
Snake trying to mount his opponent but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Vazquez keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Vazquez pulls Snake in to control the position.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Vazquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snake has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (9) Snake#SUB2#
Snake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vazquez, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position. #T13#
Snake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vazquez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Snake's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
Vazquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (12) Snake#T14#
Vazquez stops Snake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vazquez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Snake 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.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 27 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bremner takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but Bremner holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeshi drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Bremner manages to pull guard.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Bremner being controlled here momentarily.
Bremner passes into half guard.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Takeshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeshi wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard.
Takeshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bremner is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Bremner passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremner prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Bremner wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Bremner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (5) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Takeshi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Takeshi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (5) Bremner
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for submissions but instead, Bremner has regained full guard.
#T6#
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
Bremner pulls Takeshi in to control the position.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (5) Bremner#SUB#
Takeshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bremner being controlled for a moment.
Bremner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bremner is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
Bremner tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (7) Bremner
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner controlling from the top position.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (10) Bremner
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Bremner wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it.
Bremner is just content to waste time from the top position. Takeshi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bremner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bremner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T11#
Bremner trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Takeshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bremner postures up.
Bremner is fighting to break Takeshi's control of his arms but Takeshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (10) Bremner
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #T12#
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
Bremner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (12) Bremner
Takeshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a triangle but Bremner pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
#T13##SUB2#
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well. #T14#
Takeshi is controlling Bremner's trapped leg to prevent Bremner from advancing to side control.
Bremner trying to control from Takeshi's half guard. Takeshi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but instead Bremner has moved into half guard.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Bremner is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Takeshi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bremner wins on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jaxon Bremner thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Farquharson wants the takedown. Kelly is fighting it off but Farquharson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kelly's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Farquharson
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Farquharson pushes his legs off easily.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farquharson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Kelly keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kelly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farquharson 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 Kelly. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (5) Farquharson
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Farquharson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kelly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #SUB#
Kelly working for submissions but it's allowed Farquharson to get to half guard.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Farquharson wants to pass to mount but Kelly is defending the position.
Kelly wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Kelly defending well.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Farquharson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard.
Farquharson passes into half guard.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but Kelly is working away. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson stalling.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (8) Farquharson
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Farquharson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kelly is holding on tight.
Kelly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kelly won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farquharson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (11) Farquharson
Farquharson looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Farquharson prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Kelly is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Farquharson prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Kelly wants to control but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Well,Kelly is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Farquharson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kelly is now in Farquharson's guard. A big mistake from Farquharson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (11) Farquharson
Kelly looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Kelly wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Kelly postures up.
#T14#
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Kelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kelly postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Hamish Farquharson 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Octavio shoots for a double leg takedown but Doe sprawls well. He's pushed Octavio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Octavio sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Octavio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Octavio
Doe wants to sweep here but Octavio controlling him for the moment.
Octavio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doe trying to control the position here.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Octavio is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Octavio controls the pace.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Doe is trying to control the position but Octavio postures up.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Octavio is one step ahead there.
Octavio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe pulls Octavio in close to prevent any damage.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Octavio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Octavio passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Octavio is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Octavio 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.
Octavio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (5) Octavio
Octavio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Octavio tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Octavio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Octavio fails to advance to Doe's back. #T4#
Octavio content just to control the position here.
Octavio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Doe tries to hold on but Octavio postures up.
Doe tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Doe prevents Octavio from taking his back.
Octavio looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Octavio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Doe prevents Octavio from taking his back.
Octavio trying to control but Doe is having none of it. #T6#
Doe is trying desperately to improve position.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doe has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (0) vs (8) Octavio
Octavio wants to control the position but Doe frees himself and scrambles - Octavio manages to regain control in side control.
Octavio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Octavio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Octavio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doe is not content to let Octavio control the position.
Doe is looking to regain half guard here but Octavio keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Doe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Octavio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (4) vs (8) Octavio
Octavio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Octavio prevents Doe from getting a body triangle.
Doe controls the action.#T9#
Octavio trying to control the action but Doe just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Octavio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Doe's arms.
Octavio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Doe wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy.
Doe not allowing Octavio to control his hands.
Doe has the hooks in. Octavio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Doe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Doe just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Octavio trying to control the position but Doe manages to sink in the hooks.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T11#
Doe keeps control of the position easily here as Octavio tries to buck him off.
Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doe struggling to keep hold of the position.
Doe is hanging on to Octavio's back as he tries to escape.
Octavio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Octavio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Octavio is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Octavio is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doe trying to control but Octavio is working from the bottom.
Octavio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe is looking to advance position but Octavio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (4) vs (12) Octavio#SUB2#
Octavio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Doe has worked his arm free - good work by Doe!
#T13#
Octavio tries to advance to mount but Doe denies him.
Doe being controlled for a moment.
Octavio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (4) vs (14) Octavio#T14#
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Octavio looking to control but Doe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio wins on points by 14 to 4.
Pablo Octavio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 14 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Chai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai is trying to control the position but Kim postures up. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kim passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Kim
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T1#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Kim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim not doing much here.
Kim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (6) Kim#T3#
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Kim controlling from the full mount. #T4#
It looks like Kim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim controlling the action here.#T5#
Kim prevents Chai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold.
Kim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (9) Kim
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Kim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Kim moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (11) Kim
Chai tries to control Kim's body but Kim pushes him off. Chai squirms to his side and now Kim has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (14) Kim#T7#
Chai wants to escape the position.
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Chai tries to escape but Kim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kim trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kim's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (14) Kim
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.
Chai trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (16) Kim
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Chai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kim escapes and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (19) Kim#T10#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (21) Kim
Kim controlling the pace for now.
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
Kim looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is looking to work his way around to Chai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Kim has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (24) Kim
Chai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kim.
#T12#
Kim is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Chai can't escape the position.
Kim has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai turns into Kim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (24) Kim
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Chai is pushing down on Kim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kim is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai continues to stall.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 24 to 4.
After winning the bout, Harry Kim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 18 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Edison drives through and clinches with Gerbandi against the cage.
Gerbandi wants a takedown.
Gerbandi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Edison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gerbandi is trying to keep an underhook but Edison manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Edison
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi won't allow Edison to pass to mount.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here.
Edison wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Edison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Edison
Edison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gerbandi's legs.
Gerbandi tries to buck Edison off but Edison is having none of it.
Edison tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Edison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Edison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Edison is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gerbandi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gerbandi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (5) Edison#T3#
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Edison is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison being controlled for a moment.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edison, who protects the arm well.
Edison is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Edison tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Edison is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Edison is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Gerbandi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Edison tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Edison trying to remain calm as Gerbandi controls from the top position.
Edison tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edison is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi staying calm.
Edison tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position. #T6#
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Edison is working away. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gerbandi's best efforts.
Edison gets full guard.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Gerbandi stands and throws Edison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (5) Edison#T7#
Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
Edison is not content to let Gerbandi control the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Edison wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Edison is trying to improve his position.
Edison regains half guard.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (9) Edison#SUB2#
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
#T8#
Edison has the hooks in. Gerbandi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Edison patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Edison has managed to slip his arm under Gerbandi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gerbandi is tapping out! Submission win for Edison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Addy Edison! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Gomes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Gomes
Hall has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Hall has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes 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. #T1#
It looks like Gomes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hall seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Gomes has moved into half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Hall is controlling Gomes's trapped leg to prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.#T3#
Hall moves into full guard.
Hall has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall 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.
Hall controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #T5#
Hall pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Gomes trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Gomes won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #T6#
Hall is controlling Gomes's posture.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Hall managing to control the position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #T9#
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes looking to control.
#T10#
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T11#
Gomes keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Gomes controlling Hall's posture.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Hall 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.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Hall trying to control the pace.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Hall looking to control.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 4 to 2.
Ronaldo Gomes is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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