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CFC CG 39 PBP Commentary |
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karelin sprawls well. Karelin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karelin avoids it really well and circles away.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Karelin as Kruger shoots in.
Helio Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Kruger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Kruger
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Kruger
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Karelin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kruger looks calm but he's in trouble here. Karelin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kruger is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Karelin lets go of the hold and Kruger can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Karelin! |
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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 3 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gatsalov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Hunter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gatsalov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Gatsalov#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsalov defends it well. #SUB2#
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gatsalov has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsalov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsalov is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsalov is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Gatsalov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsalov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsalov manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Gatsalov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gatsalov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter pushes down on Gatsalov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hunter 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.
#SUB#
Hunter 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.
#T4##SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsalov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsalov is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Gatsalov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gatsalov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsalov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter. #T7##SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Gatsalov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hunter 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.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Gatsalov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage. #T8##SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsalov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsalov tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.#T9##SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Gatsalov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gatsalov. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (0) Gatsalov#SUB#
Hunter has hold of Gatsalov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gatsalov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Hunter has hold of Gatsalov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gatsalov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gatsalov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hunter looking to secure an arm triangle but Gatsalov defends it well.
Gatsalov working to try and regain half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Hunter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gatsalov can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Hunter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hunter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gatsalov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gatsalov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsalov defends it well. #SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsalov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Gatsalov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov looks winded!
Hunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gatsalov! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (0) Gatsalov#SUB#
Hunter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gatsalov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hunter has control of Gatsalov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gatsalov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gatsalov gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gatsalov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (11) vs (0) Gatsalov
Gatsalov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12##SUB#
Hunter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gatsalov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gatsalov is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gatsalov is trying to improve his position.
Gatsalov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.#T13#
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsalov defends it well. #SUB2#
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsalov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter. #SUB2#
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Gatsalov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Gatsalov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsalov wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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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 0 wins and 3 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bainbridge goes for a double leg but Hozdic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hozdic continues to drive forward.
Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hozdic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hozdic wants a takedown.
Hozdic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bainbridge prevents it.
#TD2#
Hozdic has clasped his hands together around Bainbridge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bainbridge (0) vs (4) Hozdic#SUB2#
Hozdic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hozdic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hozdic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bainbridge, who protects the arm well.
Bainbridge tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hozdic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bainbridge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bainbridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Bainbridge manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hozdic seems to be looking for submissions.
Bainbridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hozdic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bainbridge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hozdic wants to work for an arm triangle but Bainbridge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Hozdic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hozdic seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura but Bainbridge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hozdic to get the leverage.
Bainbridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bainbridge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Bainbridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bainbridge manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Bainbridge's guard. #SUB#
Bainbridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Bainbridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bainbridge manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Bainbridge's guard. #SUB#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hozdic forces his way into half guard.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Bainbridge defending well. #T4##SUB#
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
Bainbridge is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for a kimura but Bainbridge is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
Hozdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bainbridge! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (0) vs (7) Hozdic#SUB2#
Hozdic looking to secure an arm triangle but Bainbridge defends it well.
Bainbridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bainbridge is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.#T5##SUB2#
Hozdic looking for a guillotine from mount but Bainbridge is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hozdic wants to finish this one by submission but Bainbridge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hozdic. #SUB2#
Hozdic looking to secure an arm triangle but Bainbridge defends it well.
Bainbridge regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hozdic 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#
Hozdic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bainbridge manages to get to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Hozdic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hozdic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hozdic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hozdic passes Bainbridge's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bainbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura but Bainbridge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hozdic to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hozdic 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.
#SUB#
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bainbridge has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hozdic seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bainbridge is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Hozdic! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 53 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perkele closes the distance and clinches up with Mondragon, looking for a takedown. Perkele pushes Mondragon against the cage but Mondragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perkele shoots in and drives through. Mondragon sprawls well.
Perkele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondragon as he avoids it easily.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ispa Perkele.
Nice takedown defense from Mondragon. No joy for Perkele on that attempt. #TD#
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mondragon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Perkele#SUB#
Mondragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perkele has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well.
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perkele manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mondragon's best efforts.#SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perkele sees it coming and defends easily.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Perkele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perkele defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perkele! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Perkele
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Mondragon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Mondragon working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Perkele turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mondragon off and cradles Perkele's limp body as Mondragon celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Esteban Mondragon!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ispa Perkele was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym I guess.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gotch gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gotch (4) vs (0) Line
Line manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Line is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Line is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Line moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Line looking for a guillotine here but Gotch defends easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Line is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Line manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Line's guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Line has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Line tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gotch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (7) vs (0) Line#SUB#
Gotch wants to finish this one by submission but Line is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotch.
Line tries to reverse the position but Gotch maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.#SUB#
Gotch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Line is looking to improve his position but Gotch isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB#
Gotch has hold of Line's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Line manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Gotch looking to secure an arm triangle but Line defends it well.
Line is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Line defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gotch.
Line sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gotch tries to pass to full mount but Line defends it. #SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Line is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gotch 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.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#T7##SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
Line has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gotch. Oh but Line has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gotch goes limp - he's gone! Line jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Senger Line!
During a confident post fight interview, Senger Line thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hill to the mat! Hill manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Hill being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hill looking for subs off his back but Abdul Karim has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Hill wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T1#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill wants to control but Abdul Karim passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Hill is working away. #T2#
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Abdul Karim controls the position from side control.
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hill regains half guard.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul Karim uses his free foot to push down on Hill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hill. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (8) Abdul Karim#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here.
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim wants to take Hill's back here but Hill is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Hill gets back to half guard.
Hill is controlling Abdul Karim's trapped leg to prevent Abdul Karim from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hill won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#T6#
Hill keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well. #T7#
Abdul Karim is taking a breather. Hill 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.
Hill won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdul Karim in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
Hill preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hill wants to sweep but Abdul Karim has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (11) Abdul Karim#T10#
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdul Karim working away.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill wants to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T11#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Abdul Karim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abdul Karim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hill tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom. #T12#
What's Hill going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Hill is working away. #T13#
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim controls the position from side control.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it. #T14#
The referee asks Abdul Karim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abdul Karim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hill is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 7 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sixty Five closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maykit did well to prevent Sixty Five getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit 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.
Still in half guard, Sixty Five seems content to control.
Maykit is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maykit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maykit tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Sixty Five is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maykit wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping busy.
Sixty Five controlling the action here.
We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Sixty Five'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.
Sixty Five seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maykit for as long as he can get away with.
Maykit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maykit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maykit is pulling down on Sixty Five's head. It's preventing any offense from Sixty Five, at least for the moment.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixty Five controls the pace.#T3#
Sixty Five forces his way into half guard.
Maykit keeping hold of Sixty Five's head, controlling as best he can.
Sixty Five slows the pace down in half guard.
Sixty Five stalling away here and it's allowed Maykit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Maykit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maykit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sixty Five stays in close to Maykit's body and controls the position. #T5#
Maykit controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself.
Sixty Five slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maykit holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Sixty Five controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maykit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixty Five is one step ahead there.
Sixty Five is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Sixty Five.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T7#
Sixty Five is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
Sixty Five is stalling in the full guard.
Maykit seems keen to control Sixty Five's posture.#T8#
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Maykit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (4) Maykit
Sixty Five tries to lock up and control but Maykit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sixty Five is trying to escape the mount.
Maykit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sixty Five tries to reverse the position but Maykit maintains control.#T9#
Maykit content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sixty Five is looking to escape.
Sixty Five is desperately trying to improve his position but Maykit has a good base and remains in mount.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Maykit pushes him away.
Sixty Five can't escape the position.
Maykit controlling from mount.
Sixty Five bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (4) Maykit#T10#
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Sixty Five showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sixty Five slips nicely into half guard.
Sixty Five wants to pass to mount but Maykit is defending the position. #T11#
Sixty Five is looking to pass Maykit's guard but actually Maykit recovers to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Sixty Five slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maykit is pulling down on Sixty Five's head to control his posture. #T12#
Sixty Five not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Sixty Five being controlled here momentarily.
Sixty Five advances to half guard.
Sixty Five is keen to just control but Maykit is a slippery customer.
Well, if Sixty Five is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sixty Five has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Maykit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sixty Five content to stall in guard here.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
Sixty Five showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Sixty Five gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Android Sixty Five 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Philbert looking to score a takedown here. Quark is defending well but Philbert drives through and ends up in Quark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Quark
Quark managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quark looking for a sweep. Not yet Quark, not yet. #T1#
Philbert being controlled here momentarily.
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard. #T2#
Quark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Philbert trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark controlling the position.#T3#
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there.
Quark keeps trying to improve his position.
Quark is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Philbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quark managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quark managing to control the position.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Quark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Philbert content to stall in guard here.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Quark pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Quark.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Quark trying to control the position here.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Quark is pulling down on Philbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Philbert, at least for the moment.#T10#
Let's hope that Quark 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.
Quark controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert being controlled here momentarily.
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Philbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Quark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Quark
Quark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Quark passes into half guard.
Quark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philbert trying to control here.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Philbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Quark trying to control from half guard but Philbert is working away.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert is controlling Quark's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Quark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Philbert wants to control but Quark is keeping busy.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quark is looking to advance position but Philbert won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Quark
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Barkeep Quark, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Globe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Globe
Totemo wants to improve his position but Globe is controlling well.
Globe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Globe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Globe is looking to advance position but Totemo won't allow it. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Globe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Totemo trying to hold on to Globe's head to control him but Globe postures up.
Globe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Globe is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Globe is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Globe in particular looking to stall.
Globe passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Globe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Totemo is squirming around, avoiding Globe's attempts to control the action.
Totemo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Totemo wants to control but Globe is having none of it.#T2#
Totemo stops Globe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Globe avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Totemo stops Globe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Totemo is trying to escape the mount but Globe keeps good control and instead manages to take Totemo 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (0) vs (8) Globe
Totemo rolls, trying to escape but Globe keeps control of the position.
Totemo is keeping busy.
Globe controlling well, preventing Totemo from escaping the position.
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Globe controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Totemo is working to get back to half guard.
Globe looking to control but Totemo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Globe controlling his opponent.
Globe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Totemo is looking to escape.
Totemo tries to lock up and control but Globe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Totemo gets back to half guard.
Globe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Globe 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.
Globe trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Globe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Globe prevents Totemo from improving his position.#SUB#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Globe prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Globe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Globe is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totemo trying to control but Globe postures up.
#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Totemo trying to control but Globe postures up.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Globe is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Globe is very close to passing his half guard.
Globe is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Totemo trying to control from the bottom.
Globe controlling the pace. #SUB#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Globe slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo trying to control from the bottom.
Globe controlling the pace.
Totemo is looking to control Globe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Totemo avoid being mounted?
Globe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Totemo wants to control but Globe is keeping busy.
Globe controlling the action here.
Totemo is pressing down on Globe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Totemo looking for a sweep. Not yet Totemo , not yet.
Globe postures up.
Globe 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.
Globe wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Globe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (11) Globe
Totemo is trying to control Globe's posture but Globe avoids it. #T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard but Globe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (14) Globe
Globe controls the position.
Totemo tries to bench press Globe off him but Globe keeps the position.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Globe trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo is trying to escape the position but Globe is controlling the position. #T9#
Totemo prevents Globe from moving into mount.
Totemo tries to bench press Globe off him but Globe keeps the position.
Globe working away.
Globe happy to just control the position for now.
Totemo is looking to regain half guard here but Globe keeps moving and retains side control.
Totemo struggling a bit here.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Totemo prevents Globe from improving position. #T10#
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Totemo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Totemo (0) vs (16) Globe
Globe wants to control the pace but Totemo is squirming around nicely.
Totemo working to try and regain half guard.
Totemo stops Globe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Totemo is looking to get to half guard.
Totemo regains half guard.
Globe prevents Totemo from improving his position.#T11#
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for a triangle here. Globe is fighting it but it looks tight! Totemo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Globe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 51 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Sulvar. No joy for Blue on that attempt.
Blue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in for a double leg but Blue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sulvar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Blue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Blue wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Blue being controlled here momentarily.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Blue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Sulvar#SUB#
Blue tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blue has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blue staying calm.#T2#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar is being controlled here. #T3#
Blue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
Sulvar looking for a sweep but Blue has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (7) vs (0) Sulvar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Blue controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Blue's head to control him but Blue postures up.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Blue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
Sulvar is trying to control but Blue manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (10) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar can't escape the position.
#T6#
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blue wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7##SUB#
Blue working for a submission but Sulvar is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Blue trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar is working to get back to half guard.
Blue wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Blue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Blue is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Blue is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sulvar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blue moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (13) vs (0) Sulvar#T10#
What can Sulvar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sulvar wants to escape the position.
Blue trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape. #T11#
Sulvar prevents Blue from getting a body triangle.
Sulvar trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sulvar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
Sulvar trying to control the position but Blue manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Sulvar tries to roll but Blue sticks to his back.
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blue controlling the positon.
Sulvar is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sulvar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blue.
Blue controlling the position well here. Sulvar rolled but Blue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Blue is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
Blue not allowing Sulvar to control his hands.
Blue just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Blue is looking to control Sulvar but Sulvar is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar turns into Blue and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (13) vs (2) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Satan Blue retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Satan Blue, 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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