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SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg 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 16 wins and 8 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Salad Dressing has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon is trying to drag Salad Dressing to the mat but Salad Dressing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salad Dressing has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is controlling Gordon's posture.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Salad Dressing 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.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Salad Dressing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing 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. #T4#
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Salad Dressing is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon looking to control.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing postures up.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head to control his posture.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Gordon is trying to keep Salad Dressing in close.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing 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.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in close to his closed guard and prevents Salad Dressing from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon controlling the position.#T7#
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
#T8#
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Salad Dressing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salad Dressing is being controlled here. #T9#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salad Dressing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Gordon postures up.#T10#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Salad Dressing's face as Gordon controls the position.
Gordon working away.
Gordon controlling the position. #T11#
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon is staying tight to Salad Dressing's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon in the domination position with Salad Dressing hanging on.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salad Dressing's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing struggling a bit here.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing regains half guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 16 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching CleaPain on his heels. He'll look to pass CleaPain's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Robinson
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Robinson
A lull in the action here as Robinson stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Robinson swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (5) Robinson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain preventing the sweep.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson looking to control.
CleaPain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CleaPain pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
CleaPain tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it. #T2#
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
CleaPain moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (5) Robinson
CleaPain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
CleaPain working away.
CleaPain trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
CleaPain trying to control the pace.
CleaPain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson 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 (5) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson biding his time, controlling CleaPain. #SUB2#
Robinson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Robinson looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Robinson controls the position.
CleaPain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson controlling well, preventing CleaPain from escaping the position.
Robinson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
CleaPain can't escape the position.
CleaPain trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain is keeping busy.
Robinson is trying to control but CleaPain is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Robinson prevents CleaPain from getting the reversal.#T7#
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and CleaPain is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
CleaPain 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. #T9#
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CleaPain is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson 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 (9) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position. #T10#
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
CleaPain 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.
Robinson controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (13) Robinson
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving. #T12#
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #T14#
CleaPain has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 13 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kline jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Vieira is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kline'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Vieira#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Vieira
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kline controlling Vieira's posture.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kline keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (2) Vieira
Kline trying to move into half guard but instead Vieira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (4) Vieira
Kline keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (4) Vieira
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kline manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (6) Vieira
Kline controlling Vieira's posture.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline trying to control the position.
#T6#
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vieira stands and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (6) vs (9) Vieira
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira taking a breather here.
Kline keeping his opponent close.
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira tries to move to mount but Kline blocks the move with his legs.
Vieira has knee on belly momentarily but Kline bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kline is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
A relieved looking Fabio Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero has McDonald Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
McDonald Jr jumps into guard, dragging Marrero to the mat.
Marrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr advances to half guard.
Marrero is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marrero defends it well.
Marrero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard. #T1#
McDonald Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Marrero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marrero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald Jr's guard.
McDonald Jr gets full guard.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marrero advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but McDonald Jr defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but McDonald Jr defending well. #T4#
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marrero defends it easily.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero forces his way into half guard.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#T5#
Marrero passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position but Marrero isn't that keen on the idea.
Marrero controlling from mount.
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape. #T6#
Marrero prevents McDonald Jr from getting the reversal.
Marrero tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
McDonald Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marrero seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero 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.
Marrero passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (8) vs (2) McDonald Jr#T8#
Marrero trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard but Marrero has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (11) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Marrero has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marrero (13) vs (2) McDonald Jr#T9#
Marrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero controlling his opponent.
McDonald Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marrero wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marrero pulls his head out easily.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marrero.
Marrero trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marrero is defending well. McDonald Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marrero has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McDonald Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl McDonald Jr!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nutz or perhaps it was just good defense by Siregar, which made it look bad. #CL#
Nutz moves into the clinch successfully.
Nutz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justa Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siregar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nutz after a bit of a struggle.
Siregar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nutz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Nutz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nutz manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (4) vs (0) Siregar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling the action here.#T1#
Nutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nutz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (7) vs (0) Siregar
Nutz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Siregar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Siregar is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Siregar wants to control but Nutz postures up.#SUB#
Nutz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siregar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nutz but great work by Siregar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (7) vs (4) Siregar#T2#
Nutz wants to control but Siregar postures up.
Siregar tries to move to mount but Nutz blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face as Siregar controls the position.
Nutz is trying to control Siregar's posture but Siregar avoids it.
Nutz prevents Siregar from moving into mount.
Siregar takes a little break here. Nutz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Siregar tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Siregar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siregar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Siregar is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well. #SUB2#
Siregar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Nutz prevents Siregar from moving into mount. #T4#
Nutz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nutz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siregar won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Nutz is working hard here to advance position.
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - Siregar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Siregar is stalling here. Nutz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Siregar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nutz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (11) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Siregar is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Nutz trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Siregar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Siregar gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar looking for a sweep. Not yet Siregar, not yet.
Siregar controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nutz defends well.#T6#
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nutz defends well.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
Nutz trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Nutz stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.#T8#
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Siregar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Siregar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nutz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Siregar has tightened it up now! Nutz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Binsar Siregar!
An out of breath Binsar Siregar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Justa Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias closes the distance and clinches up with Gaul, looking for a takedown. Gracias pushes Gaul against the cage but Gaul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracias seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Gaul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gaul is in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Gaul trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Gaul
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaul holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Gracias won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #T3#
Gracias 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.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul looking to control.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T4#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaul wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gaul there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T6#
Gracias takes Gaul's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
Gaul looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gaul.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracias doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (8) vs (4) Gaul
Gracias seems keen to control Gaul's posture.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T8#
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaul has Gracias in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (10) vs (4) Gaul#T9##SUB2#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T10##SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul working a defensive guard but Gracias manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (13) vs (4) Gaul
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gaul tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (15) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul tries to improve his position but instead Gracias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (18) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the hands but Gracias won't let him.
Gaul is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracias is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Gaul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracias is not going to allow Gaul to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Gaul defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Gaul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (18) vs (6) Gaul
Gaul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass. #T14#
Gracias is controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Gaul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Hoyce Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Moly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Moly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Moly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moly defends it well. #SUB#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hunt wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it.
Moly wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (5) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moly (0) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is hanging on to Moly's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Hunt 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, Moly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for the choke from the back. #T6##SUB2#
Moly showing good submission defense here.
Moly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Hunt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (10) Hunt
Moly wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Moly pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T9#
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moly wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Moly 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: Moly (4) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Moly preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Hunt is trying to keep Moly in close.
Moly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hunt has an active guard here but Moly has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Moly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (7) vs (12) Hunt#SUB#
Moly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moly's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (14) Hunt#T13#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (7) vs (17) Hunt#T14#
Moly is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Moly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (11) vs (17) Hunt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (11) vs (21) Hunt
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 21 to 11.
A very excited looking Cole Hunt 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Standish shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Standish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Hlervu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Standish to the ground. Hlervu is now in Standish's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Standish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB2#
Standish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standish manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Hlervu
We've been hearing good reports from Standish'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.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Standish pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Standish wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Standish is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hlervu is looking to pass into half guard but Standish pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Standish is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (4) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to improve his position but instead Standish has moved into half guard.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Standish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hlervu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Standish should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hlervu has tightened it up now! Standish should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet shoots in but McCain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Feet wants it to stay on the feet.
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Feet.
Feet tries for a takedown but McCain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seemah Feet.
McCain fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Feet is defended easily by McCain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McCain gets caught napping as Feet dives in and scores a takedown. McCain manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Feet
Feet looking to pass the guard.
McCain pulls Feet in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there. #T2#
McCain trying to control the position.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Feet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now. #T3#
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Feet 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. #T4#
Feet wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
My spies in Dorito Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCain is adopting a defensive guard.
Feet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain'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.#T5#
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet is stalling in the full guard.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now. #T6#
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Feet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Feet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Feet is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
Feet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain is trying to control but can't.
Feet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Feet tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain moves into full guard.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
McCain is trying to control the position but Feet postures up. #T9#
Feet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain 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: McCain (2) vs (2) Feet
Feet wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Feet is doing well to control the position and prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
Feet trying to control here.
#T10#
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feet tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Feet is defending well.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Feet is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCain jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (2) Feet
Feet struggling a bit here.
Feet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feet trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
McCain prevents Feet from improving his position.
McCain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Feet#T12#
Feet is trying to escape the mount.
Feet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feet is looking to escape.
McCain controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
McCain'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.
Feet can't escape the position.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
McCain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Feet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
John McCain 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gabenagus to the mat! Gabenagus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Gabenagus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Gabenagus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T1#
Soderberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Soderberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (4) Soderberg#SUB#
Gabenagus has an active guard here but Soderberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg stalling away here and it's allowed Gabenagus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Gabenagus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.#T7#
Soderberg content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gabenagus with the active half guard here but Soderberg passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (7) Soderberg#T8#
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Gabenagus blocks the move with his legs.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a sweep but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (2) vs (9) Soderberg
Soderberg forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (2) vs (12) Soderberg#T9#
Gabenagus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gabenagus working for submissions but it's allowed Soderberg to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
It looks like Soderberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Soderberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (15) Soderberg#T11#
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
Gabenagus is trying to escape the mount.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12##SUB2#
Soderberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gabenagus has worked his arm free - good work by Gabenagus!
Gabenagus tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working. #T13##SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus being controlled for a moment.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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