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SSG 335 Maximus vs Gomes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jack Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan leaves Caceres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Caceres gets a double leg takedown into Sullivan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Sullivan
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (2) Sullivan
Caceres controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I've been told that Sullivan has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Caceres managing to control the position.
Sullivan stays in close to Caceres's body and controls the position.
Caceres wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Caceres is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caceres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (2) Sullivan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caceres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (7) vs (2) Sullivan
Sullivan regains half guard.
Sullivan trying to get back to full guard but Caceres takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (10) vs (2) Sullivan
Caceres tries to control but Sullivan wriggling away. #T3#
Sullivan regains half guard.
Caceres uses his free foot to push down on Sullivan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sullivan. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (13) vs (2) Sullivan
Sullivan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Caceres's attempts to control the action.
Caceres forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (16) vs (2) Sullivan
Sullivan is trying to break free.
#T4#
Sullivan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Caceres's guard. Nice work there by Sullivan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (16) vs (4) Sullivan
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Caceres.
Sullivan controlling from the top position.
Caceres is adopting a defensive guard.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.#T5#
Caceres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (18) vs (4) Sullivan
Sullivan is trying to hold Caceres in close to prevent damage but Caceres has managed to pass into half guard.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Caceres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sullivan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Caceres has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (21) vs (4) Sullivan#T6#
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard but Caceres has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (24) vs (4) Sullivan
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working. #SUB#
Caceres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sullivan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
Sullivan is trying to work for a sweep but Caceres has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (26) vs (4) Sullivan#T8#
Caceres wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely.
Sullivan working to try and regain half guard.
Sullivan prevents Caceres from taking his back.
Sullivan regains half guard.#T9#
Caceres is pressing down on Sullivan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sullivan is holding on for now.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caceres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caceres defends it easily.
Caceres won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Caceres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres prevents Sullivan from improving his position.#T11#
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Sullivan defending well.
Sullivan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caceres defends it easily.
Caceres preventing the sweep.
Caceres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (29) vs (4) Sullivan#T12##SUB#
Caceres tries for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
Sullivan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sullivan is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Caceres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Sullivan denies him. #T13##SUB#
Caceres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caceres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14##SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sullivan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Caceres is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sullivan reverses the position - he's now on top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (29) vs (6) Sullivan
Sullivan being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caceres takes the fight on points by 29 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.#TD2#
Snake tightens his grip and picks CleaPain up, before dumping him to the ground. CleaPain manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from CleaPain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
CleaPain is adopting a defensive guard.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but CleaPain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Snake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
CleaPain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (6) Snake
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T2#
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain trying to remain calm as Snake controls from the top position.
Snake trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy. #T3#
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
CleaPain keeps Snake under control for a moment.
Snake works to advance to full mount. CleaPain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (2) vs (8) Snake
CleaPain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
CleaPain prevents Snake from taking his back.#T5#
Snake wants to control but instead CleaPain manages to regain half guard.
Snake is taking a breather. CleaPain 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.
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.
CleaPain won't allow Snake to pass to mount. #T6#
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
Snake prevents CleaPain from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Snake is just content to waste time from the top position. CleaPain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
CleaPain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
CleaPain has control of Snake's left arm, preventing Snake from doing any damage.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
CleaPain seems keen to control Snake's posture.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
CleaPain looking for a sweep. Not yet CleaPain, not yet.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
CleaPain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (8) Snake#T11#
Snake working a defensive guard but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Snake is looking to get back to full guard here but CleaPain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (7) vs (8) Snake
Snake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Snake is defending well.
Snake controlling the position for now.#T12##SUB#
Snake is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (7) vs (12) Snake#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
CleaPain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is thwarting CleaPain's attempts to control the position.
CleaPain tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #T14#
Snake trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
CleaPain is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 12 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marc Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazquez wants to clinch.
Howell with the counter takedown but Vazquez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Howell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howell tries to score a body lock takedown but Vazquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vazquez has picked Howell up - he's going for a ride! Vazquez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Howell
Vazquez trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howell has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Vazquez sits in half guard.
Vazquez wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell trying to control here.
Vazquez is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Vazquez is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howell pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T2#
Vazquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (0) Howell
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Vazquez keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vazquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Howell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vazquez but great work by Howell. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vazquez (5) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez struggling a bit here.#T3#
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Howell controls the position.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Vazquez is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.
Howell working away.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Howell in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vazquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Vazquez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T5#
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vazquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vazquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vazquez stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (10) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #T6#
Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell tries to bench press Vazquez off him but Vazquez keeps the position.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well.
Howell wants to control but Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #T7##SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (10) vs (6) Howell
Vazquez wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Howell 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.
#T8#
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vazquez wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vazquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vazquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.#T10#
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Vazquez pulls Howell in to control the position.
Howell trying to move into half guard but instead Vazquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (12) vs (6) Howell
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Vazquez prevents Howell from improving his position.
Howell trying to control but Vazquez postures up.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell is in trouble now - Vazquez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (15) vs (6) Howell
Howell wants to hold on but Vazquez pushes him away.
Howell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T12#
Vazquez prevents Howell from improving his position.
Vazquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Vazquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (15) vs (8) Howell
Howell pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazquez is not content to let Howell control the position.#T14#
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Howell passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez is not content to let Howell control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
McDonald Jr pulls guard successfully.
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now.
Nurbolatov preventing the sweep.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle here but Nurbolatov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (3) Nurbolatov
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nurbolatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
McDonald Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Nurbolatov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurbolatov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurbolatov defends well.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurbolatov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurbolatov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (6) Nurbolatov
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is defending well. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald Jr gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurbolatov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (9) Nurbolatov
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurbolatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald Jr sneaks back into half guard.
McDonald Jr won't allow Nurbolatov to pass to mount.
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald Jr defends it well. #T4#
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Nurbolatov defends easily.
Nurbolatov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nurbolatov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (12) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy. #T5#
McDonald Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurbolatov's best efforts.#SUB#
McDonald Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurbolatov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurbolatov! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (15) Nurbolatov#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurbolatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald Jr tries to bench press Nurbolatov off him but Nurbolatov keeps the position. #T6#
Nurbolatov controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurbolatov's best efforts.
Nurbolatov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurbolatov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Nurbolatov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Nurbolatov won't allow McDonald Jr to sweep him here. #SUB#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurbolatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Nurbolatov to get to half guard.
Nurbolatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Nurbolatov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
McDonald Jr is not content to let Nurbolatov control the position.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurbolatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
Nurbolatov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (18) Nurbolatov#T9#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Nurbolatov keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald Jr stops Nurbolatov from passing to mount.
McDonald Jr tries to bench press Nurbolatov off him but Nurbolatov keeps the position.
McDonald Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurbolatov trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Nurbolatov defends it easily.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurbolatov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Nurbolatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Nurbolatov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurbolatov looking to pass the guard.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Nurbolatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurbolatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurbolatov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurbolatov won't allow McDonald Jr to sweep him here. #T13#
Nurbolatov looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (18) Nurbolatov#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nurbolatov is tightening it up a little... McDonald Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McDonald Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McDonald Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nurbolatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kuningas moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Engine lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas moves into full guard.
Engine stays in close to Kuningas's body and controls the position.
Engine pushes down on Kuningas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Engine has control of the leg.
Engine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine'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.
Engine tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it. #T1#
Kuningas trying to hold on to Engine's head to control him but Engine postures up.
Engine wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well.
Engine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuningas won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Engine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuningas won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Engine is trying to control. Kuningas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Engine is taking a breather. Kuningas 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.
Engine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Engine.
Kuningas won't allow Engine to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Engine has control of the leg.
Kuningas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engine stalling.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well.
Engine is taking a breather. Kuningas 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.#T4#
Kuningas wants to control but Engine is keeping busy.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Engine is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Engine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuningas for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Engine tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Engine controlling the pace.
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Engine in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Engine sits in half guard.
Kuningas is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuningas! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Engine trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T7#
Engine is really struggling to control Kuningas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Kuningas wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T8#
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Engine postures up.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine is trying to control here but Kuningas has managed to regain half guard.
#T9#
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
Engine wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kuningas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engine defends well.
Kuningas is trying to control the position but Engine postures up.
Engine controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Engine is pushing down on Kuningas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuningas is fighting to maintain full guard but Engine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Engine tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it. #SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engine moves into full mount! Kuningas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (8) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas tries to hold on but Engine postures up.
Kuningas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Engine is staying active.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Kuningas is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.
Kuningas regains half guard.#T12#
Engine wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Engine's head to control him but Engine postures up.
Engine is controlling the pace.
Engine uses his free foot to push down on Kuningas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuningas. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (11) vs (0) Kuningas
Engine avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T13#
Kuningas is trying desperately to improve position.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine prevents Kuningas from getting the reversal.
Kuningas tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Engine is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kuningas is looking to get to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Engine prevents Kuningas from getting the reversal.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 25 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rhodeo gets control of Standish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rhodeo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Standish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
Standish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodeo holds on and takes a little breather.
Standish pushing down on Rhodeo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Standish has latched onto it... Big trouble! Standish pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rhodeo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Standish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish!
Niles Standish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gascoigne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gascoigne moves into the clinch.
Gascoigne looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Cap jumps into guard, dragging Gascoigne to the mat.
Cap has his hands on Gascoigne's head, controlling the position.
Gascoigne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap is still trying to improve position.
Cap pulls Gascoigne in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Gascoigne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cap trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
Cap keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Cap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.#T2#
Gascoigne pushes down on Cap's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascoigne is thwarting Cap's attempts to control the position.
Cap keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cap tries to get to full guard but Gascoigne has control of the leg. #T3#
Cap 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.
Cap gets full guard.
Gascoigne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gascoigne is one step ahead there. #T4#
Cap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Cap
Cap is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Cap slows the pace down in half guard.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Cap is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Cap wants to advance to full mount but Gascoigne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
Gascoigne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascoigne wants to sweep here but Cap controlling him for the moment.
Cap trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #T7#
Cap wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascoigne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (2) Cap
Gascoigne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cap managing to control the position. #T8#
Gascoigne won't allow Cap to sweep him here.
Cap controlling the position.
Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cap holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Cap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (4) Cap
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Cap stands and throws Gascoigne's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (7) Cap
Cap taking a breather here.
Cap wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cap is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom here.
Gascoigne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Cap stalls from top position.
Gascoigne wants to control but Cap postures up.#T11#
Gascoigne is not content to let Cap control the position.
Cap taking a breather here.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascoigne keeps working. #T12#
Gascoigne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascoigne is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cap wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne trying to remain calm as Cap controls from the top position.
Gascoigne struggling a bit here.#T13#
Cap wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position.
Cap trying to control the position but Gascoigne is working away.
A lull in the action here as Cap stalls from top position.
Gascoigne regains half guard.
Cap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Cap is controlling the pace.
Gascoigne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strakapoud fails with the takedown.#CL#
Gerbandi gets tackled into the cage by Strakapoud. Strakapoud maintains the clinch. #TD#
Strakapoud turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (0) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is letting Strakapoud control him for a moment.
Gerbandi is holding Strakapoud down, trying to stall.
Gerbandi is being controlled here.
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.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Strakapoud controls the position.#T1#
Gerbandi is trying to control Strakapoud's posture but Strakapoud avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is concentrating on defense, preventing Strakapoud from advancing position.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Strakapoud seems content to control.#T2#
Strakapoud prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Strakapoud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Strakapoud passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (0) Gerbandi
Strakapoud looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Strakapoud postures up.
Gerbandi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Strakapoud has control of Gerbandi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gerbandi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Strakapoud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Strakapoud trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strakapoud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gerbandi is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Strakapoud controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerbandi is looking to escape. #T5#
Strakapoud controlling the position easily from mount.
Gerbandi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strakapoud passes into half guard.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Strakapoud's back. He's all about the action.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position. #T6#
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strakapoud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strakapoud's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (4) Gerbandi
Strakapoud tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Gerbandi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Gerbandi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Strakapoud is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Strakapoud is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Gerbandi avoiding Strakapoud 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Strakapoud is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 15 wins and 6 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gabenagus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (0) Hunt#SUB#
Gabenagus swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Gabenagus defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (5) Hunt
Gabenagus can't escape the position.
#T1#
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but Gabenagus doesn't allow it.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt tries to control but Gabenagus wriggling away.
Hunt is trying to control here but Gabenagus has managed to regain half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Gabenagus wants to sweep but Hunt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (4) vs (10) Hunt
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gabenagus is holding on tight.
Gabenagus is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Gabenagus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gabenagus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (10) Hunt#SUB#
Gabenagus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (12) Hunt#T3#
Gabenagus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gabenagus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabenagus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Gabenagus's legs - danger averted.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Hunt stands and throws Gabenagus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt takes a little break here. Gabenagus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gabenagus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (10) vs (15) Hunt#T6#
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Gabenagus keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gabenagus has his arm under Hunt's chin here. Game over son! Gabenagus squeezes tightly and Hunt is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
Mecilvus Gabenagus 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
Maximus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maximus somewhat.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes. #TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is taking a breather. Maximus 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.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Maximus is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Maximus is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?#T2#
Gomes controlling the action here.
Maximus tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Maximus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes stalling.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg. #T4#
Maximus is controlling Gomes's trapped leg to prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
Gomes prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Maximus trying to control here.
Maximus manages to get to full guard.
Maximus is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.#T5#
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Gomes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus controlling Gomes's posture.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.#T7#
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gomes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (5) Gomes
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Gomes right now.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.#T8#
Gomes staying busy and making it hard for Maximus to control.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus.
Maximus is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus tries to get the hooks in deep but Gomes pushed the leg off. #T9#
Gomes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Gomes 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Further stalling from Maximus.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maximus is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Gomes is trying to break free.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes holding on to Maximus's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Maximus controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
#T11#
Gomes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maximus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gomes is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maximus avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Maximus controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gomes looking to control the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Gomes is trying to break free.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus.
Gomes trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maximus has good solid back control here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Maximus continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes prevents Maximus from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 5 to 4. Ronaldo Gomes retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, 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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