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SSG 332 Silalahi vs Gerbandi 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadrano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orozco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Sadrano drives through and clinches with Orozco against the cage.
#TD2#
Orozco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sadrano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orozco to the mat. Orozco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Sadrano
Orozco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadrano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Orozco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano looking to pass the guard.
Sadrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadrano being controlled here momentarily.
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Orozco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadrano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadrano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Orozco looking to control.
Sadrano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Sadrano wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco has Sadrano pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sadrano looking to pass the guard.
Orozco has his hands on Sadrano's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Sadrano passes Orozco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sadrano prevents Orozco from improving his position.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Orozco is trying to control Sadrano's posture. Sadrano takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Orozco! Sadrano is rotating here... this could be the end... Orozco is out! Sadrano has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arelvam Sadrano!
Arelvam Sadrano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camoran is defended easily by Vieira.#TD2#
Camoran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Camoran
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.
Camoran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira controls Camoran momentarily but Camoran frees himself.
Camoran stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Camoran controlling him for the moment.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camoran manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Camoran#T1##SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a triangle here but Vieira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Camoran
Camoran tries to improve position but can't.
Camoran struggling a bit here.
Camoran tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira controls the position.
Camoran 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.
You can see the frustration on Camoran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Camoran regains half guard.
Camoran is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camoran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Camoran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camoran wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Camoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (8) vs (2) Camoran
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Camoran is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (11) vs (2) Camoran
Vieira is hanging on to Camoran's back as he tries to escape.
Will Vieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vieira trying to control.
Camoran turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (11) vs (4) Camoran
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Camoran tries to pass. #T4#
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
Vieira is trying to keep Camoran in close.
Camoran won't allow Vieira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Camoran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camoran has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
Camoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Camoran content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Camoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Camoran is proving a slippery customer.
Camoran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (11) vs (7) Camoran
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Vieira prevents Camoran from improving position.
Vieira tries to buck Camoran off but Camoran is having none of it.
Vieira is trying to escape the position but Camoran is controlling the position.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Camoran takes a little break here. Vieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Camoran 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.
It looks like Camoran 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.#T7#
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira wants to control but Camoran postures up.
Vieira is being controlled here.
Camoran moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (11) vs (9) Camoran
Camoran controlling from mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.
Camoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camoran avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.#T8#
Vieira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camoran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Camoran content just to control the position here.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.#SUB#
Vieira working for a triangle but Camoran defends it easily.
#T9#
Camoran passes Vieira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camoran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camoran is continuing to stall.
Vieira gets full guard.#T10#
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camoran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (13) vs (9) Camoran
Camoran is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up. #SUB2#
Camoran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Camoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Camoran is trying to hold Vieira in close to prevent damage but Vieira has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Camoran defends it.
Camoran is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Vieira controlling the pace.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Camoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Camoran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vieira escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (16) vs (9) Camoran
Camoran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (16) vs (11) Camoran
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camoran defends well.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camoran defends it easily.#T13##SUB#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camoran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Camoran controlling him for the moment.
Camoran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Camoran sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camoran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14#
Camoran is pushing down on Vieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Camoran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camoran uses his free foot to push down on Vieira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vieira. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (16) vs (14) Camoran
Camoran seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
Camoran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camoran looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vieira wants to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Doe tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kelly pushes Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Doe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Kelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (0) Doe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Doe is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Kelly trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Kelly is thwarting Doe's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Doe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Doe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Doe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kelly has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (5) vs (0) Doe
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe is trying to control Kelly's posture but Kelly avoids it. #T3#
Kelly taking a breather here.
Kelly trying to control the position but Doe is working away. #SUB#
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doe, who protects the arm well.
Doe is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Doe is trying to improve his position.
Doe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kelly prevents Doe from improving his position.#SUB#
Kelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelly.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kelly in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Doe tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (8) vs (0) Doe
What's Doe going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doe's legs. #T6##SUB#
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doe is trying to escape the position but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (10) vs (0) Doe
Doe 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.#SUB#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doe defends it well.
Kelly prevents Doe from improving his position.#T7#
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Kelly trying to control from Doe's half guard. Doe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (10) vs (2) Doe
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kelly working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Doe won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily. #T9##SUB#
Kelly looking for subs off his back but Doe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard but Doe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (10) vs (5) Doe
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Doe controls the position.
Kelly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Doe is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (10) vs (7) Doe
Doe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kelly is trying to reverse the position but instead Doe has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (10) vs (10) Doe
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kelly tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
Doe wants to take his opponent's back but Kelly doesn't allow it.
Doe looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kelly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kelly has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (10) vs (13) Doe
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doe controlling the positon.#T12#
Doe is hanging on to Kelly's back as he tries to escape.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe looking to hold on to the position here but Kelly rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Doe trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T13#
Doe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kelly is looking for a triangle here but Doe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (10) vs (16) Doe
Kelly gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (10) vs (18) Doe#T14#
Kelly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doe wants to control but Kelly has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Doe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 18 to 10.
A victorious John Doe 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 16 wins and 9 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi instigates a clinch.
Marston prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Marston has picked Nozadzi up - he's going for a ride! Marston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Marston prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston controlling the action here.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Marston has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Marston is working for a submission of some sort.
Marston controlling the action here.
Nozadzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.
Marston trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
Marston trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marston has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Marston maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nozadzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marston has cracked it and Nozadzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Marston!
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Marlin gets tackled into the cage by Miyao. Miyao maintains the clinch.
Marlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striped Marlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment.
Miyao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miyao trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Marlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyao has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Marlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Miyao defending well.
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marlin 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.
Marlin trying to advance position but Miyao counters by regaining guard. #T3##SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Marlin pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Marlin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Miyao could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marlin has cracked it and Miyao is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Striped Marlin!
A very excited looking Striped Marlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 19 wins and 15 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bremner doesn't manage to clinch there - Yasalmibaal circles away.
Yasalmibaal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bremner manages to circle out of the way.
Bremner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bremner tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bremner has Yasalmibaal up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bremner jumps guard and drags Yasalmibaal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yasalmibaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a triangle here but Yasalmibaal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (3) vs (0) Bremner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal controls the position from side control.#T1#
Bremner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal is taking a breather. Bremner 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.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to get back to full guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (6) vs (0) Bremner#T2#
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal working away.
A lull in the action here as Yasalmibaal stalls from top position.#T3#
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Yasalmibaal wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Bremner tries to bench press Yasalmibaal off him but Yasalmibaal keeps the position.
Bremner can't do much from the bottom here.
Bremner is looking to reverse the position.
Bremner looking for a sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bremner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Bremner tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
Bremner can't escape the position.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the full mount.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bremner wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#T5#
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal not doing much here.
Bremner moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6##SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Yasalmibaal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (0) Bremner
Yasalmibaal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bremner's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yasalmibaal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Bremner can't do much from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal gets to mount! Bremner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bremner regains half guard.#T8#
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace.
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bremner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasalmibaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bremner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasalmibaal escapes and throws Bremner's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner trying his best to control but Yasalmibaal has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (18) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yasalmibaal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Bremner is trying desperately to improve position.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.
Yasalmibaal content just to control the position here.
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Bremner tries to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has taken his back! Yasalmibaal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bremner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yasalmibaal pushes Bremner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
An out of breath Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 23 wins and 15 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaul as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Nutz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nutz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (4) vs (0) Gaul
Nutz taking a breather here.
Gaul wants to control but Nutz postures up.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Nutz keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Nutz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gaul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Nutz tries to advance to mount but Gaul denies him.
Gaul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nutz's best efforts.
Gaul tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nutz 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 taking a breather. Gaul 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.#T2##SUB#
Nutz wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul is holding on to half guard well.
Gaul is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaul is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T3#
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gaul 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.
Nutz is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nutz prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gaul trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
#T5#
Still in half guard, Nutz seems content to control.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gaul wants to improve his position but instead Nutz has moved into half guard.
Gaul is positioning himself well to prevent Nutz advancing to mount.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Gaul defends it.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Nutz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutz.
Nutz prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Nutz trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz content to stall in guard here.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#T8#
Nutz trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Nutz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Nutz'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.
Nutz trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gaul has his feet on Nutz's thighs here. He's pushed Nutz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nutz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Justa Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Black clinches.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Octavio prevents it.
#TD#
Black works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Octavio
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Octavio has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
Black trying to control but Octavio is working from the bottom.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Octavio is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Octavio's guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Octavio defending well. #SUB#
Black is working for a kimura here but Octavio manages to reverse the position and he's now in Black's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Octavio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Octavio defends it easily.
Octavio 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.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Octavio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (4) vs (2) Octavio#T2#
Octavio keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Octavio is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Octavio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (4) vs (4) Octavio
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Octavio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Octavio defends well.#T3##SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Octavio pushes his legs off easily.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Octavio passes into half guard.
Octavio not doing much here.
Octavio trying to pass the guard but Black defending well. #T4#
Octavio prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Octavio defends easily.
Octavio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Octavio looking to pass the guard.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Octavio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Octavio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard. #T6#
Black tries to get to full guard but Octavio has control of the leg.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Octavio escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (4) vs (7) Octavio
Octavio takes a little break here. Black wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Octavio is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Octavio taking a breather here.
Black looking for a sweep but Octavio has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (4) vs (9) Octavio
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Octavio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape. #T8#
Octavio controlling from the full mount.
Octavio wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Black stops Octavio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Octavio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Octavio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Octavio's attempts to control the action.
Black prevents Octavio from taking his back.
Octavio controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Octavio fails to advance to Black's back.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Octavio controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Octavio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Black regains half guard.
Black tries to get to full guard but Octavio has control of the leg.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#T12#
Octavio preventing the sweep.
Octavio pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Octavio wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#SUB#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Octavio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Octavio pushes his legs off easily.
Octavio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Octavio forces his way into half guard.
Octavio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Octavio wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Octavio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Octavio pulls his head out easily.
Black tries to roll over but Octavio keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio wins on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Pablo Octavio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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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 24 wins and 20 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 55 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ibrahim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ottke tries to avoid it but Ibrahim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ottke to the ground. Ottke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Ottke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ibrahim to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
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.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee asks Ibrahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ibrahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is being controlled here.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Ottke takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (0) Ottke
Ibrahim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ibrahim's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Ibrahim controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ibrahim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ibrahim has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke working a defensive guard but Ibrahim passes into half guard.
Ibrahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ibrahim 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.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (4) Ottke
Ibrahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim controlling the position.#T8#
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim wants to control but Ottke passes easily into half guard.
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ibrahim trying to control but Ottke postures up.
#T9#
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ottke content to control rather than advance.
Ottke is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim is trying is best to control the position here.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T10#
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (12) vs (4) Ottke
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke seems keen to control Ibrahim's posture.#T11#
Ibrahim is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (12) vs (6) Ottke
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T12#
Ibrahim has a hand on Ottke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ottke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (12) vs (9) Ottke
Ibrahim wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Ibrahim is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Ibrahim is just holding on here. Ottke manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (12) vs (12) Ottke
Ibrahim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.#T14#
Ottke works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (12) vs (15) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ibrahim haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 15 to 12.
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silalahi (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Silalahi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silalahi! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (7) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silalahi is looking to escape.
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Silalahi to control.
Gerbandi trying to control but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi working to try and regain half guard.
Gerbandi mounts Silalahi! Really nice guard pass there! #T2#
Silalahi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (0) vs (10) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy.
Silalahi tries to break free.
Silalahi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gerbandi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Silalahi to control.
Silalahi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3##SUB2#
Gerbandi has hold of Silalahi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silalahi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gerbandi can't control as he wanted to and Silalahi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard but Gerbandi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (13) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Silalahi is working away.
Silalahi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gerbandi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (4) vs (13) Gerbandi
Silalahi controlling from the back.
Gerbandi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (13) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Silalahi drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Silalahi off! Silalahi jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi looking to control but Silalahi passes into half guard.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerbandi's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
Gerbandi wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.#SUB#
Silalahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gerbandi sees it coming and defends easily.
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi is positioning himself well to prevent Silalahi advancing to mount.
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silalahi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Silalahi.
Gerbandi is looking to control Silalahi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?#T10#
Silalahi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
#T11##SUB#
Silalahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gerbandi sees it coming and defends easily.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerbandi defends it well.
Still in half guard, Silalahi seems content to control.#T12#
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerbandi defends it well. #T13#
Silalahi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Silalahi trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Silalahi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (10) vs (13) Gerbandi
Silalahi trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T14#
Silalahi avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Silalahi is looking to work his way around to Gerbandi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Gerbandi is squirming around nicely.
Silalahi wants to take his opponent's back but Gerbandi doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Silalahi's attempts to control the action.
Silalahi prevents Gerbandi from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 13 to 10.
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi 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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