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SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ray just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro pulls Ray in close to his closed guard and prevents Ray from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Ray stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ribeiro is tightening it up a little... Ray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gordon 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: Gordon (4) vs (0) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald Jr for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Gordon'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.
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (2) McDonald Jr
Gordon wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald Jr pushing down on Gordon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gordon trying to get back to full guard but McDonald Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T2#
Gordon tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon tries to control McDonald Jr's body but McDonald Jr pushes him off. Gordon squirms to his side and now McDonald Jr has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (4) vs (8) McDonald Jr
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald Jr on the ground.
Gordon's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling McDonald Jr's hands.
Gordon trying to control the position but McDonald Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gordon is doing well to defend. McDonald Jr seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gordon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yasalmibaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Yasalmibaal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #T1#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracias 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.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Yasalmibaal stalling.
Yasalmibaal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracias trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#T3#
Gracias is controlling Yasalmibaal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yasalmibaal trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Yasalmibaal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Gracias
Yasalmibaal looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Yasalmibaal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yasalmibaal prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yasalmibaal prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
Yasalmibaal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T5#
Yasalmibaal controlling his opponent.
Yasalmibaal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Yasalmibaal content just to control the position here. #T6#
Gracias tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Gracias tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Yasalmibaal is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
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.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.
Yasalmibaal content just to control the position here.
Yasalmibaal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T11#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the action.
Gracias is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (2) Gracias
Yasalmibaal has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sykov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sykov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itinya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Itinya is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Itinya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Itinya has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (0) Sykov
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Itinya tries to move to mount but Sykov blocks the move with his legs.
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Sykov is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Sykov being controlled for a moment.
Sykov tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Itinya trying to control the position but Sykov is working away.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Sykov tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itinya advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (5) vs (0) Sykov#T4#
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykov is looking to escape.
Sykov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Itinya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sykov's guard. #T5#
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is pressing down on Sykov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykov is holding on for now.
Sykov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Itinya is pushing down on Sykov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sykov is fighting to maintain full guard but Itinya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Itinya controlling the action here.
Sykov is controlling Itinya's trapped leg to prevent Itinya from advancing to side control.
Sykov is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?
Itinya content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Itinya is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov is not content to let Itinya control the position.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Itinya trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Itinya is working for a submission of some sort.
Itinya prevents Sykov from improving his position.
Itinya is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily.
Sykov wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Sykov is not content to let Itinya control the position.#T10#
Itinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sykov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Sykov is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Itinya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Itinya being controlled here momentarily.
Sykov trying to control the position.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Sykov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Itinya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (0) Sykov
Itinya advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (10) vs (0) Sykov
Sykov tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Itinya controlling from the full mount.
Itinya prevents Sykov from getting the reversal.#T13#
Sykov is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
Sykov can't escape the position.
#T14#
Itinya avoids the attempt from Sykov to control.
Sykov is looking to get to half guard.
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itinya trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Stix Itinya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexei Sykov was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Miyao rushes Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Miyao successfully pulls guard.
Van Der Sloot pushes down on Miyao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyao wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Miyao wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
Miyao works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Van Der Sloot#T2#
Miyao passes into half guard.
Van Der Sloot 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.
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao uses his free foot to push down on Van Der Sloot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Der Sloot. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Van Der Sloot#T3#
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Miyao pushes him away. #SUB#
Miyao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Der Sloot is now in Miyao's guard. A big mistake from Miyao there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Van Der Sloot
Miyao is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Der Sloot, at least for the moment.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#SUB#
Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Der Sloot defends it easily.#T4#
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyao working a defensive guard but Van Der Sloot manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Miyao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Der Sloot. #SUB#
Miyao actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot is taking a breather. Miyao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyao tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.#T7#
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao is looking to control Van Der Sloot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?
Miyao moves into full guard.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Van Der Sloot looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Sloot, not yet.
Miyao postures up.
Miyao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #T9#
Van Der Sloot wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
Van Der Sloot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Miyao trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (7) Van Der Sloot
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyao wants to control the position but Van Der Sloot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyao trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace.
It looks like Van Der Sloot 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.#T12#
Miyao trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T13#
Miyao gets full guard.
Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment.
Van Der Sloot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Miyao gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Miyao takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Paulo Miyao 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Viera drives through and clinches with Siregar against the cage.
#TD2#
Siregar has Viera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viera tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Viera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Siregar
Siregar 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.
Viera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siregar trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom.
Siregar passes into half guard.
Viera is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a kimura but Viera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siregar to get the leverage. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Siregar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Siregar sits in half guard.
Siregar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viera trying to control but Siregar postures up.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Siregar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Siregar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Viera is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Siregar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Binsar Siregar!
Binsar Siregar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 28 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Rhodeo. Rhodeo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo 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.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (0) Rhodeo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Rhodeo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rhodeo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Rhodeo defends it.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T2#
Rhodeo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Rhodeo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Rhodeo controlling Gracie's posture. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rhodeo is controlling Gracie's posture.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodeo has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Rhodeo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to take Gracie's back but Gracie rolls and after a scramble, Gracie ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Gracie to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Rhodeo#T5#
Rhodeo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Gracie stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie taking a breather here. #T7#
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Rhodeo won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Rhodeo controlling the position.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Rhodeo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (17) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (17) vs (6) Rhodeo
Gracie trying to hold on to Rhodeo's head to control him but Rhodeo postures up.
#T11#
Rhodeo trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to control here.
Rhodeo trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Rhodeo trying to control the pace.
Gracie controlling the position for now.#T12#
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodeo sits in half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Rhodeo tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T13#
Rhodeo is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (17) vs (9) Rhodeo
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rhodeo controlling from mount. #T14#
Gracie regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 17 to 9. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Nutz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Nutz#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is really struggling to control Nutz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Nutz wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Nutz trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Nutz tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutz, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controls the position.#T2#
Nutz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (7) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nutz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nutz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (7) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #T3#
Nutz trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson wants to hit a sweep here but Nutz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (7) vs (5) Nutz
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar but he's not got it Johnson turns into him and now he's in Nutz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (11) vs (7) Nutz#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nutz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (14) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.
Nutz is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Nutz tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#T6##SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Nutz is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutz is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace. #T8##SUB#
Johnson 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.
Nutz is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Nutz tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Nutz keeps trying to improve his position.
Nutz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (14) vs (9) Nutz
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nutz defends it easily.
Nutz won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Johnson managing to control the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nutz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (16) vs (9) Nutz
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz controlling the position.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
#T11##SUB2#
Nutz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nutz keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Nutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.
Nutz is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T13#
Nutz has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Nutz trying to control the position.
Nutz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T14#
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.
Nutz working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (19) vs (9) Nutz
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutz, who protects the arm well.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
Our winner, Drake Johnson, 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.
The defeated Justa Nutz had this to say: 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 35 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thumb defends it nicely.
Thumb doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozymandias circles away.
Ozymandias is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ozymandias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Ozymandias#SUB#
Thumb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ozymandias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias trying to advance position but Thumb counters by regaining guard.
Ozymandias stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Ozymandias
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias taking a breather here.
Thumb is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ozymandias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (7) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias tries to control but Thumb wriggling away.
Thumb is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Thumb is controlling an arm, preventing Ozymandias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb regains half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Thumb defends it.
Ozymandias controlling the action here. #T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard. #T6#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (13) Ozymandias
Thumb tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Ozymandias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozymandias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Ozymandias prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ozymandias is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard but Ozymandias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (16) Ozymandias
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias fails to advance to Thumb's back. #T12#
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Thumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Thumb tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias prevents Thumb from getting the reversal.#T13#
Ozymandias takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (19) Ozymandias
Good control from Ozymandias.
It looks like Ozymandias 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.
Thumb tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thumb controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here. #T14#
Thumb manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Nice work there by Thumb.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (19) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 19 to 2.
Cyrus Ozymandias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt jumps guard but Soderberg stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Hunt trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Hunt passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (3) Hunt
Soderberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Soderberg keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Soderberg slows the pace down.
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Soderberg is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hunt wants to control but Soderberg postures up.#T3#
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to control but Soderberg postures up.
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #T4#
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Hunt seems a little lost for a moment, as Soderberg dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Soderberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.#T5#
Hunt is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Soderberg maintains control.#T6#
Hunt has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (10) vs (3) Hunt
Soderberg is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for the choke but no joy.
Soderberg controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
#T7#
Hunt turns into Soderberg and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (10) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt is looking to pass into half guard but Soderberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soderberg is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (12) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt wants to control but Soderberg passes easily into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from Hunt's half guard. Hunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Hunt trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (15) vs (5) Hunt#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg staying calm.#T10##SUB#
Soderberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Soderberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (17) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (20) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soderberg looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Soderberg wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Soderberg has hold of Hunt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hunt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt is just holding on here. Soderberg manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (23) vs (5) Hunt#T14##SUB#
Soderberg 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, Hunt has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hunt is in bad spot here.
Hunt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 23 to 5.
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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