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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
West gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tai Kung has hold of one of West's legs. West is fighting the takedown attempt but Tai Kung gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tai Kung (2) vs (0) West
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West controls Tai Kung momentarily but Tai Kung frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tai Kung (5) vs (0) West
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Tai Kung in side control, just content to control the action for now.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Tai Kung keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
West is still trying to improve position.
Tai Kung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for West! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tai Kung (7) vs (0) West
West looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tai Kung controlling from the full mount.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Tai Kung looking to control and managing it successfully.
West 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.
Tai Kung is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
West is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
West 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.
Tai Kung wants to advance to full mount but West doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
West looking to control.
Tai Kung preventing the sweep.
Tai Kung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Tai Kung continues to stall.
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Tai Kung stays in close to West's body and controls the position. #T7#
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West pulls Tai Kung in close to prevent any damage.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tai Kung controls the pace.#T8#
Tai Kung passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tai Kung works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tai Kung (10) vs (0) West
West is being controlled here.
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.#T9#
West is not content to let Tai Kung control the position.
The referee asks Tai Kung politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tai Kung prefers to stall for the moment though.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10##SUB#
Tai Kung swings around for an armbar but West sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tai Kung's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (10) vs (2) West
Tai Kung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
West is pushing down on Tai Kung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tai Kung is fighting to maintain full guard but West has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tai Kung trying to control but West postures up.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West wants to take a breather but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Tai Kung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
West works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tai Kung (10) vs (5) West
Tai Kung is desperately trying to improve his position but West has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
West tries to control but Tai Kung wriggling away.
Tai Kung wants to hold on but West pushes him away.
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tai Kung is looking to escape.
Tai Kung wants to control but West is having none of it.
West wants to take Tai Kung's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Tai Kung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
West looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tai Kung is squirming around, avoiding West's attempts to control the action.
West wants to take Tai Kung's back here but Tai Kung is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tai Kung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tai Kung (10) vs (8) West
West just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
West's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
West is hanging on to Tai Kung's back as he tries to escape.
West keeps control of the position easily here as Tai Kung tries to buck him off.
West is not going to allow Tai Kung to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West tries to keep control of the position but Tai Kung is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kung takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking Manolito Tai Kung 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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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 18 wins and 41 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Thayer gets tackled into the cage by McWrestler. McWrestler maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McWrestler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Thayer gets full guard.
McWrestler trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Thayer looking to control.
McWrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McWrestler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thayer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thayer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (2) McWrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler 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.#T1#
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
McWrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (4) McWrestler
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #T2#
McWrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thayer's guard. #SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well. #SUB#
Thayer looking for a kimura from the bottom but McWrestler passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (2) vs (7) McWrestler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McWrestler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McWrestler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
McWrestler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
McWrestler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Thayer wants to control but McWrestler postures up.
Thayer regains half guard there - taking advantage of McWrestler's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McWrestler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
McWrestler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Thayer is really struggling to control McWrestler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McWrestler trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #T5#
Thayer 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.
Thayer is working hard here to advance position.
McWrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McWrestler looking to pass the guard.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully. #T6#
McWrestler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
McWrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Thayer wants to control the action here but instead McWrestler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (2) vs (10) McWrestler
Thayer is controlling an arm, preventing McWrestler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McWrestler prevents Thayer from getting the reversal.
Thayer wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.#SUB2#
McWrestler has hold of Thayer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thayer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T7##SUB2#
McWrestler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thayer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thayer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (4) vs (10) McWrestler
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
McWrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
McWrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (4) vs (12) McWrestler
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (4) vs (15) McWrestler
McWrestler trying to control the position but Thayer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McWrestler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Thayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thayer is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it. #SUB2#
McWrestler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thayer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McWrestler but great work by Thayer. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (8) vs (15) McWrestler
McWrestler is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Thayer laying and praying for a moment but McWrestler takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
McWrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWrestler trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Thayer is looking to stall here but McWrestler recovers full guard.
McWrestler 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.#T11##SUB2#
McWrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McWrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McWrestler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but McWrestler is keeping the position.#T12#
McWrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWrestler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thayer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (11) vs (15) McWrestler#SUB#
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
McWrestler is looking to reverse the position.
McWrestler regains half guard.
Thayer prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
McWrestler controlling the position well.
Thayer is keen to just control but McWrestler is a slippery customer.#T14#
McWrestler controlling the position for now.
Thayer is keen to just control but McWrestler is a slippery customer.
McWrestler regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McWrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McWrestler trying to control the position.
McWrestler 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: Thayer (11) vs (17) McWrestler
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWrestler content to control rather than advance.
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
McWrestler wins on points by 17 to 11. |
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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 13 wins and 26 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
Danilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Danilov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Lalla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (4) vs (0) Danilov
Lalla wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Lalla moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla laying and praying for a moment but Danilov takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Danilov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lalla jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (7) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Danilov tries to bench press Lalla off him but Lalla keeps the position. #T2##SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Danilov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danilov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lalla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Danilov is defending well.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lalla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lalla is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.#T4#
Lalla controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danilov is not content to let Lalla control the position.#T5#
Lalla looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working.
Danilov trying to get back to full guard but Lalla takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (10) vs (0) Danilov
Lalla tries to control but Danilov wriggling away. #T6#
Danilov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Danilov tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Danilov is defending well. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lalla in particular looking to stall.
Lalla'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.
Danilov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8##SUB2#
Danilov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lalla doesn't defend quickly enough and Danilov has managed to lock this one up! Can Lalla escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Danilov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
After the big win, Ruslan Danilov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chabazian moves into the clinch.
Rocksteady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian prevents the takedown attempt.
Chabazian has Rocksteady pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocksteady manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Rocksteady lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Chabazian
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian controlling Rocksteady's posture.
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chabazian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocksteady is aware though and is defending well.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chabazian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Chabazian's legs - danger averted.
Chabazian wants to sweep here but Rocksteady controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksteady is proving a slippery customer.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chabazian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving. #T2#
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chabazian working for a triangle but Rocksteady defends it easily.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Chabazian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Chabazian
Rocksteady controls Chabazian momentarily but Chabazian frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Chabazian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocksteady dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Chabazian
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocksteady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet. #T4#
Chabazian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocksteady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian pulls Rocksteady in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocksteady from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (4) Chabazian#T5#
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.
Rocksteady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well.
Chabazian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rocksteady! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (7) Chabazian#SUB2#
Chabazian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rocksteady is now in Chabazian's guard. A big mistake from Chabazian there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (6) vs (7) Chabazian
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there. #T6#
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksteady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (6) vs (9) Chabazian
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian stays in close to Rocksteady's body and controls the position.
Chabazian trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.#T7#
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
Chabazian advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
Chabazian wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping him busy.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but Rocksteady defending well. #SUB2#
Chabazian is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rocksteady as he works his way to full guard.
Rocksteady looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8##SUB#
Rocksteady working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Rocksteady is breathing heavily.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksteady is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chabazian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocksteady dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (9) Chabazian
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (11) Chabazian#SUB2#
Chabazian has gone for a leg lock! Rocksteady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chabazian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (10) vs (11) Chabazian
Chabazian 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.#T9#
Chabazian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (10) vs (13) Chabazian
Rocksteady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabazian passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rocksteady defends it well. #SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.#T10##SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
Rocksteady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chabazian is pushing down on Rocksteady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocksteady is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Rocksteady is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Rocksteady is working from the bottom. #T11#
Rocksteady wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Rocksteady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage.
Chabazian is thwarting Rocksteady's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Rocksteady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rocksteady defends it well.
Chabazian trying to control from half guard but Rocksteady is working away. #T12##SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocksteady trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian is looking to take a break and control but Rocksteady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Rocksteady is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB2#
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Rocksteady is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chabazian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabazian wins on points by 13 to 10.
A very excited looking Edmond Chabazian 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frederick circles away.#TD2#
Hudak tries to sprawl but Frederick drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hudak wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy.
Hudak trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Frederick manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Frederick
Hudak is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Frederick is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hudak is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hudak (0) vs (8) Frederick#T1#
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Hudak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Frederick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hudak.
Hudak wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Hudak trying to control but not successfully.
Frederick just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Frederick trying to control.
Hudak just trying to survive but Frederick is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3##SUB2#
Frederick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Hudak do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hudak trying to control the position but Frederick manages to sink in the hooks.
Frederick biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Hudak trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Frederick biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Hudak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Frederick's arms.
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hudak tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Frederick is trying to control but Hudak is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T5#
Hudak wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Frederick is stalling here but it's allowed Hudak to get half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frederick is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Hudak is defending against the submission attempts here by Frederick.
#T6#
Hudak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frederick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frederick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (4) vs (8) Frederick
Good control from Hudak.
Hudak has the hooks in. Frederick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Hudak patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Frederick trying to control the action but Hudak just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Hudak doesn't have the hooks in and Frederick manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (10) Frederick
Frederick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Hudak looking to control but Frederick passes into half guard.
#T8#
Frederick is stalling here. Hudak is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frederick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hudak has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (8) vs (10) Frederick
Hudak slows the pace down.
Frederick is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Frederick wants to control but Hudak postures up.
Hudak moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Frederick tries to bench press Hudak off him but Hudak keeps the position.
Frederick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frederick keeping control of the position. #T10#
Frederick wants to control but Hudak is keeping busy.
Hudak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Hudak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Frederick is still trying to improve position.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudak manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (8) vs (12) Frederick#T12#
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudak controls Frederick momentarily but Frederick frees himself. #T13#
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Hudak controlling the position.
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving. #T14#
Hudak pulls Frederick in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hudak wants to control position but Frederick is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Hudak here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martino Frederick!
An out of breath Martino Frederick 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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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 8 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malley wants a takedown.
Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley wants to take the fight to the mat but Amosov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov wants a takedown.
Malley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Malley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amosov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malley is pressed up against the cage. Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malley down to the mat. Malley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL#
Amosov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Amosov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amosov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
Amosov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amosov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amosov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malley prevents it.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malley tries for a takedown but Amosov manages to get underhooks.
Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Amosov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malley.
Malley has Amosov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amosov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Amosov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amosov tries to score a body lock takedown but Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Malley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amosov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malley has Amosov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amosov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov goes for a takedown attempt but Malley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malley fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Malley forces Amosov back against the cage and clinches.
Amosov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amosov is defending well.
Malley can't get the takedown.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Malley looks winded!
Amosov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Malley has Amosov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amosov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley prevents the takedown attempt.
Malley stops a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Amosov moves into the clinch.
Amosov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malley.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley looking for a takedown. #T5#
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov is looking for a takedown.
Amosov wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov looking for a takedown.
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Amosov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Malley's takedown attempt.
Malley can't get the takedown.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Amosov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malley regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Malley#T6#
Amosov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amosov preventing the sweep.
Malley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malley 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.
Malley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Malley 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.#T8#
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amosov preventing the sweep.
Malley wants to improve his position but instead Amosov has moved into half guard.
Malley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Amosov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (0) Malley
Malley can't escape the position.
#T9#
Malley reaches up to try and control the position but Amosov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Malley rolls and tries to escape and now Amosov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (8) vs (0) Malley
Malley rolls, trying to escape but Amosov keeps control of the position.
Malley trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Malley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Malley trying to control the action but Amosov just sinks the hooks in.
Amosov keeps control of the position as Malley tries to break free.
#T10#
Malley keeps trying to improve his position.
Amosov controlling the position well here. Malley rolled but Amosov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Malley is keeping busy.
Malley tries to break free.
#T11#
Malley trying to control but not successfully.
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.
Amosov trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Amosov looking to hold on to the position here but Malley rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T12#
Amosov postures up.
Amosov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malley looking for a sweep. Not yet Malley, not yet.
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Malley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amosov is one step ahead there.
Amosov wants to pass the guard but Malley is keeping the position.
Malley working a defensive guard but Amosov passes into half guard.
Amosov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malley tries to roll over but Amosov keeps him under control.#T14#
Amosov tries to pass to full mount but Malley defends it.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
Malley wants to control but Amosov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
Malley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Yaroslav Amosov retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 13 wins and 5 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sam tries to sprawl but Pardi drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Sam
Sam looks winded!
Pardi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but Sam defending well. #T1#
Pardi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pardi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sam for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Sam is in trouble now - Pardi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (5) vs (0) Sam
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pardi wants to take his opponent's back but Sam doesn't allow it.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pardi controlling the position easily from mount.
Sam has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (8) vs (0) Sam
Pardi controls the action.
Sam 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.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pardi.#T5#
Pardi continues to hold on tight.
Pardi continues to stall.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T7#
More hug and hope from Pardi.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T8##T9##T10#
Pardi is not going to allow Sam to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Sam right now.
#T11#
Pardi'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.#T12##T13#
Sam can't escape the position.
Pardi biding his time, controlling Sam. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Sam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Teteny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.
Teteny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliveira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teteny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Teteny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teteny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveira is fending him off so far but Teteny persists. Nope, Oliveira circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly.
Teteny preventing the sweep.
Teteny tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. #T1#
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up. #SUB2#
Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Teteny to get to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira is not content to let Teteny control the position.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
#T2#
Teteny is stalling here. Oliveira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Teteny seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oliveira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (0) vs (4) Oliveira
Teteny is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teteny is looking to reverse the position.
Teteny seems a little lost for a moment, as Oliveira dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Oliveira 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.#T3##SUB2#
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teteny, who protects the arm well.
Teteny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira just content to control the position.
Teteny tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Oliveira just content to control the position.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Teteny is working away.
Teteny is letting Oliveira control him for a moment. #T5#
Teteny is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teteny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oliveira wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB2#
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teteny struggling a bit here.#T7#
Oliveira trying to control the position but Teteny is working away.
Oliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Teteny isn't going anywhere.#T8#
Oliveira wants to control for a moment but Teteny uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Teteny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Teteny is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Teteny gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Teteny looking to control.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.
Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (4) Oliveira#T11#
Teteny wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Teteny sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Teteny trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Teteny is looking to pass into half guard but Oliveira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oliveira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (6) Oliveira#T12#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Teteny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (6) Oliveira
Teteny wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (8) Oliveira
Teteny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving. #T13#
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliveira advances to half guard. #T14#
Teteny tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Teteny! Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (4) vs (11) Oliveira
Teteny is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira wins on points by 11 to 4.
Archie Oliveira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chibaclov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muffin quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (0) vs (2) Chibaclov
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.#SUB#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
Muffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Muffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but Muffin defending well.
Chibaclov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (5) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Chibaclov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muffin turns into him and now he's in Chibaclov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (5) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Muffin pushing down on Chibaclov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muffin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muffin 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (2) vs (9) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a choke but Muffin is defending well.
Chibaclov controlling well, preventing Muffin from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muffin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muffin for a finish. #T2##SUB2#
Muffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Muffin wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for the choke from the back position but Muffin is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Muffin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chibaclov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in a bad position, Muffin is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB2#
Muffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Muffin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Muffin tries to hold on but Chibaclov postures up.
Chibaclov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chibaclov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muffin 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.#SUB2#
Chibaclov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muffin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chibaclov is trying to control. Muffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Muffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
Muffin is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muffin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muffin is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Muffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back looking for a leg! Muffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muffin manages to kick Chibaclov off! Chibaclov jumps back into Muffin 's guard. #SUB#
Chibaclov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chibaclov has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chibaclov has Muffin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (9) Chibaclov#T6#
Muffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chibaclov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Chibaclov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Muffin controlling him for the moment.
Muffin trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muffin 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (11) Chibaclov
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chibaclov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chibaclov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chibaclov is one step ahead there.
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Muffin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chibaclov defends it easily.
Muffin controls Chibaclov momentarily but Chibaclov frees himself. #T8##SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chibaclov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (4) vs (14) Chibaclov
Muffin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chibaclov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (8) vs (14) Chibaclov
Chibaclov rolls, trying to escape but Muffin keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Muffin 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Muffin has the hooks in. Chibaclov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Chibaclov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Chibaclov won't allow Muffin to pass to mount.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muffin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muffin 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (8) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov gets his hands free as Muffin looks to control. #SUB2#
Chibaclov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Muffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Chibaclov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for the choke from the back.
Muffin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chibaclov's guard. Nice work there by Muffin .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (10) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov 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.
Muffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Chibaclov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Muffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muffin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (13) vs (18) Chibaclov#SUB#
Muffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chibaclov trying to remain calm as Muffin controls from the top position.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muffin 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin trying to mount his opponent but Chibaclov defends it.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Chibaclov manages to get to full guard.
Muffin advances to half guard.
Chibaclov is not content to let Muffin control the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Muffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chibaclov sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muffin is looking to advance position but Chibaclov won't allow it. #SUB#
Chibaclov is defending against the submission attempts here by Muffin .
#T13#
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Muffin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (16) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to work for a sweep but Muffin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (18) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov working to try and regain half guard.
Muffin wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely. #T14##SUB#
Muffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chibaclov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (18) vs (20) Chibaclov
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov moves into full mount! Muffin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (18) vs (23) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chibaclov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chibaclov controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibaclov wins on points by 23 to 18.
Matteo Chibaclov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levesque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Chriss feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Chriss pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Levesque manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Levesque in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Levesque
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Levesque has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chriss to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Levesque is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chriss pulls down on the head and he's put Levesque to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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