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SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nozadzi has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (0) San
San manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
San trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
San has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
San tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg.
Nozadzi 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.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) San#T2##SUB2#
San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) San
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (4) San
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (6) San#SUB2#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it. #T3#
Nozadzi tries to roll over but San keeps him under control.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as San sits in half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (9) San
Nozadzi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
San wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (12) San
Nozadzi stops San from passing to mount.
Nozadzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite San's best efforts.#SUB2#
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nozadzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Nozadzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San!
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Caceres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Filerup on his heels. He'll look to pass Filerup's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Filerup
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.
Filerup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres pushes down on Filerup's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filerup trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
Caceres tries to pass to full mount but Filerup defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Filerup to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T1#
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Caceres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filerup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caceres has managed to get both his arms back between Filerup's legs - danger averted.
Caceres postures up.
#SUB2#
Filerup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Caceres trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filerup pulls Caceres in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filerup has Caceres pulled in close to control his posture.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Filerup is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Filerup is defending it quite comfortably.
Caceres trying to mount his opponent but Filerup defends it. #SUB#
Caceres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filerup is just riding it out for now. Caceres eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Filerup is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Filerup is trying to control Caceres's posture. Caceres takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Filerup! Caceres is rotating here... this could be the end... Filerup is out! Caceres has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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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 8 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vazquez enables Marlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vazquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Marlin
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Vazquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.#T1#
Marlin postures up.
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Vazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Vazquez's legs - danger averted.
Vazquez controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T3#
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Vazquez looking to control.
#T4#
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Vazquez looking to control.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Marlin passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T6#
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin just content to control the position.
Marlin working away.
Vazquez gets back to half guard.#T7#
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin wants to pass to mount but Vazquez is defending the position. #T8#
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez trying to control here.
Vazquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marlin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin fails to advance to Vazquez's back. #T9#
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vazquez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the back.
Vazquez just trying to survive but Marlin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Vazquez tries to break free.
Vazquez breaks Marlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (11) Marlin
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Marlin managing to control the position.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marlin trying to control the position.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself. #T13#
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Vazquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Marlin 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.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.#SUB#
Vazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Striped Marlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots in and drives through. River sprawls well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (0) River
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
#SUB2#
River has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takeshi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takeshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (7) vs (0) River#T2#
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takeshi's guard! Nice work there by River! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (2) River
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Takeshi pulls River in to control the position. #T3#
River looking to pass the guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (2) River
River trying to control the position.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) River
Takeshi keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (7) River
A lull in the action here.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
River is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7##SUB2#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
River wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
River is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Takeshi tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Takeshi is controlling River's trapped leg to prevent River from advancing to side control.#T9#
River uses his free foot to push down on Takeshi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeshi. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (10) River#SUB2#
Takeshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from River.
River avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
River wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position but River isn't that keen on the idea.
Takeshi wants to control but River is having none of it.
Takeshi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (9) vs (13) River#T11##SUB2#
River is looking for a rear naked choke here but Takeshi reverses the position brilliantly into River's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (13) River
There's a bit of a scramble here and now River is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (15) River
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takeshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (15) River
Takeshi trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T13#
Takeshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. River knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
River wants to get back to full guard.
River is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
River might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Takeshi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
#SUB#
Takeshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but River manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takeshi has River in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (17) River
And that's the end of the fight!
River wins on points by 17 to 13.
Bernhard River 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Snake
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake working a defensive guard but Howell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Snake
Snake is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Howell dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell is staying tight to Snake's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Howell stalls from top position.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Howell controls the position.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Snake regains half guard.
Howell is controlling the pace.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snake is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. #T5#
Snake wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Snake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Snake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howell wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Snake trying to control here.
Howell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7##SUB#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Howell is looking to pass Snake's guard but actually Snake recovers to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
#T8#
Snake has his hands on Howell's head, controlling the position.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Snake pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Howell trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass. #T10#
Snake pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howell trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
Howell stalling away here and it's allowed Snake to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howell passes into half guard. #T12#
Snake keeping control of the position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell is keen to just control but Snake is a slippery customer.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Howell is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snake moves into full guard.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
Snake is trying to hold Howell in close to prevent damage but Howell has managed to pass into half guard.
Howell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Snake won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
Howell prevents Snake from improving his position.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it.
Howell slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Leonard Howell 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 24 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Thumb pushes a forearm under Sticks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sticks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
An out of breath Thom Thumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Majere closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doe quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Doe
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doe tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Majere trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Majere is controlling the pace.
Majere trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is taking a breather. Doe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Doe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doe.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Majere looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Majere passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Majere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere is taking a breather. Doe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well. #T5#
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Majere stalling. #T6#
Doe is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
Majere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Majere.
Doe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doe.
Majere looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere controlling from the top position.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Majere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Doe
Doe trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere looking to control.
#SUB#
Majere looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doe has picked Majere up and slammed him! Majere can't keep hold of the triangle and Doe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Doe
Majere is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working. #T10#
Majere wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
#SUB#
Majere looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doe pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Doe
Majere tries to reverse the position but Doe maintains control.
Majere is working hard here to advance position.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Doe has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Doe
Doe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Majere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (2) vs (14) Doe#T11#
You can see the frustration on Majere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Majere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Majere is in bad spot here.
Majere looking very determined here, making life difficult for Doe.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Majere tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Majere 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: Majere (4) vs (14) Doe
Majere pushing down on Doe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Majere is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Doe is controlling Majere's trapped leg to prevent Majere from advancing to side control.
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doe gets full guard.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Majere 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. #T14#
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doe gets back to full guard.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Doe won't allow Majere to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 14 to 4.
A very excited looking John Doe 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corona (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Corona being controlled for a moment.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Corona is defending well.
Ibrahim 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 Corona's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Corona is working away.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Corona is working away. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Corona is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ibrahim yanks on the arm and Corona is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ibrahim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A very excited looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 55 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Reed clinches with his opponent.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ottke.
Reed wants to take the fight to the mat but Ottke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ottke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent Ottke's takedown attempt.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.
Tommy Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.#TD2#
Ottke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reed regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Ottke
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.#T1#
Reed working a defensive guard but Ottke passes into half guard.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Ottke is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Reed looking for subs off his back but Ottke has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Ottke passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Reed wants to control but Ottke passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (5) Ottke
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke just content to control the position.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed is trying to escape the position but Ottke is controlling the position. #T8#
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ottke prevents Reed from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.#T9#
Ottke is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Reed defends it.
Ottke controlling the pace. #T10#
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reed is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Reed tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position. #T12#
Reed wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed is letting Ottke control him for a moment.
Ottke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reed's legs.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (10) Ottke#T13#
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Reed tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Ottke avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Rolf Ottke 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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Main event
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bar shoots in for a takedown but Gomes shows good takedown defense.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bar's waist but Bar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomes tries to avoid it but Bar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomes to the ground. Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomes showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Gomes
Bar tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar won't allow Gomes to pass to mount. #T1#
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bar keeps working.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bar is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gomes not doing much here.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Bar trying to control here.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bar trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Bar trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bar trying to get back to full guard but Gomes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes content just to control the position here. #T6#
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bar can't escape the position.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Gomes wants to take his opponent's back but instead Bar manages to regain half guard.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes is stalling here. Bar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes is not content to let Bar control the position. #T8#
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bar looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes is fighting to break Bar's control of his arms but Bar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gomes 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.
Gomes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. #T10#
Bar trying to control the position.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.#T11#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bar, not yet. #T12#
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes pushing down on Bar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Bar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gomes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.#T13#
Bar keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes 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.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage. #T14#
Bar continues to stall.
Gomes stays in close to Bar's body and controls the position.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 7 to 4. Ronaldo Gomes retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ronaldo Gomes 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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