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HC GRAP 30 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Malley moves into the clinch.
Frederick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malley after a bit of a struggle.
Frederick fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martino Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malley has Frederick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frederick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frederick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley wants a takedown.
Frederick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frederick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malley after a bit of a struggle.
Malley goes for a takedown attempt but Frederick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frederick fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Malley moves into the clinch.
Frederick gets underhooks to prevent Malley's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Frederick has hold of one of Malley's legs. Malley is fighting the takedown attempt but Frederick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Malley#SUB2#
Malley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frederick defends well.#T1#
Frederick won't allow Malley to sweep him here.
Malley is still trying to improve position.
Frederick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malley pulls Frederick in close to prevent any damage.
Malley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Malley is retaining full guard.
Malley trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Malley
Frederick looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Malley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Malley is posturing up here but Frederick has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Malley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Malley has to tap! Slick submission there by Frederick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martino Frederick!
Our winner, Martino Frederick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak is looking to clinch but Tai Kung is avoiding it.
#CL#
Hudak moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hudak gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (0) Tai Kung
Hudak tries to pass to full mount but Tai Kung defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tai Kung wants to control but Hudak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tai Kung wants to get back to full guard.
Hudak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to pass the guard but Tai Kung defending well.
Tai Kung is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Hudak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tai Kung is looking to improve his position.
Tai Kung trying to hold on to Hudak's head to control him but Hudak postures up.
#T2#
Tai Kung gets full guard.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hudak is fighting to break Tai Kung's control of his arms but Tai Kung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tai Kung is trying to keep Hudak in close.
Tai Kung has his hands on Hudak's head, controlling the position.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hudak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tai Kung is trying to control the position but Hudak postures up.
Tai Kung controlling Hudak's posture. #T5#
Hudak won't allow Tai Kung to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
Hudak stays in close to Tai Kung's body and controls the position. #T6#
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak postures up.
#T8#
Hudak 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.
Tai Kung looking for a sweep. Not yet Tai Kung, not yet.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tai Kung looking for a sweep. Not yet Tai Kung, not yet. #T9#
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tai Kung is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hudak is really struggling to control Tai Kung but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tai Kung pulls Hudak in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Tai Kung 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: Hudak (2) vs (2) Tai Kung
Tai Kung trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Tai Kung stalling. #T11#
Hudak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudak.
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tai Kung controls the pace.#T12#
Tai Kung won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet. #T13#
Tai Kung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but Hudak is keeping the position.
Tai Kung pushing down on Hudak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Tai Kung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hudak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hudak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hudak is heads and Tai Kung is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Tai Kung wins on points by 3 to 2.
Manolito Tai Kung thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chibaclov closes the distance and pushes Levesque back into the cage.#TD2#
Chibaclov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Levesque (0) vs (4) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.
Levesque is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to get an arm triangle but Levesque is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque tries to bench press Chibaclov off him but Chibaclov keeps the position.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chibaclov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov. #T1##SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chibaclov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Chibaclov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Levesque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levesque is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chibaclov in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Chibaclov prevents Levesque from improving his position.#SUB#
Levesque has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chibaclov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chibaclov! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (7) Chibaclov
Levesque is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Chibaclov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Levesque's legs.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working. #T6#
Levesque sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chibaclov passes Levesque's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (10) Chibaclov#T9##SUB2#
Levesque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chibaclov. #SUB2#
Chibaclov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Levesque manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Levesque is looking to regain half guard here but Chibaclov keeps moving and retains side control.
Levesque is not content to let Chibaclov control the position. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10#
Levesque tries to buck Chibaclov off but Chibaclov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque regains half guard.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.#T11#
Chibaclov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levesque keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov passes into half guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
#T12#
Chibaclov is trying to control. Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chibaclov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chibaclov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg. #T14#
Chibaclov wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.
Chibaclov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Levesque is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibaclov wins on points by 10 to 0.
Matteo Chibaclov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 9 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Amosov drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Amosov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Oliveira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Oliveira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (0) vs (5) Oliveira
Amosov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amosov is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (0) vs (8) Oliveira#T1#
I really don't envy Amosov right now.
Oliveira controls the position.
Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oliveira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amosov's coaches at 4 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amosov is trying to break free.
#T2#
Oliveira is not going to allow Amosov to sit and survive in this position.
Amosov is really stuck here.
Oliveira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Amosov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Amosov is keeping busy.
Amosov breaks Oliveira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (8) Oliveira#T3#
Oliveira is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira 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: Amosov (2) vs (10) Oliveira
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
More stalling from Oliveira.#T4#
Oliveira is pressing down on Amosov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amosov is holding on for now.
Amosov is looking to improve his position.
Amosov is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira is taking a breather. Amosov 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.#T5#
Amosov tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Amosov is looking to get back to full guard here but Oliveira has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (2) vs (13) Oliveira
Amosov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amosov is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #T6#
Amosov being controlled for a moment.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working. #T7#
Amosov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (4) vs (13) Oliveira
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amosov (4) vs (17) Oliveira#T8##SUB2#
Oliveira looking to break Amosov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Amosov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oliveira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Amosov trying to control the action but Oliveira just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amosov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Amosov trying to control the hands but Oliveira breaks the grip.
Amosov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Oliveira is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Amosov is squirming around nicely.
Amosov tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira controlling from mount. #T10#
Amosov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amosov wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.#T11#
Amosov is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amosov is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (4) vs (20) Oliveira#SUB2#
Amosov is in a bad position with Oliveira working for a choke. Amosov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (6) vs (20) Oliveira#T12#
Amosov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amosov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amosov is one step ahead there.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T13#
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (6) vs (22) Oliveira
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amosov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Amosov.
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira wins on points by 22 to 6.
Archie Oliveira is the new super heavyweight champion!
Archie Oliveira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 0 wins and 4 losses; Horghain Yan Spentliche! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Winston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Winston jumps guard.
Winston trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Yan Spentliche defends easily.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yan Spentliche manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yan Spentliche (0) vs (2) Winston
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Yan Spentliche trying to control here.
Winston content to control rather than advance.
Yan Spentliche trying to control but Winston postures up.
#SUB2#
Winston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche sees it coming and defends easily.
Winston passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yan Spentliche (0) vs (5) Winston#T2##SUB2#
Winston looking to isolate an arm here. Yan Spentliche doesn't see it coming and as Winston extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Winston!
Eric Winston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Viktor Kruglov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kruglov instigates a clinch.
Saetang wants a takedown.
I was talking to Kruglov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saetang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruglov is pressed up against the cage. Saetang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruglov down to the mat. Kruglov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.#CL#
Saetang gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kruglov tightens his grip and picks Saetang up, before dumping him to the ground. Saetang manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruglov (2) vs (0) Saetang
Saetang looking for a sweep. Not yet Saetang, not yet.
Saetang 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: Kruglov (2) vs (2) Saetang
Kruglov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kruglov pulls Saetang in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully.
Kruglov pulls Saetang in close to his closed guard and prevents Saetang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Saetang tries to pass.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saetang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kruglov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully.
Saetang looking to pass the guard.
Saetang content to stall in guard here.
Saetang wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saetang wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Saetang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saetang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruglov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruglov is working hard here to advance position.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saetang content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet.
Saetang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruglov wants to hit a sweep here but Saetang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kruglov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruglov (2) vs (5) Saetang
Saetang controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Kruglov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saetang stalling away here and it's allowed Kruglov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Saetang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruglov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saetang has Kruglov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruglov (4) vs (5) Saetang
Kruglov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saetang keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass. #T7##SUB2#
Saetang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruglov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruglov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruglov tries to free his leg and advance position but Saetang is retaining full guard. #T8#
Saetang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kruglov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kruglov (7) vs (5) Saetang
Saetang is being controlled here.
I wouldn't like to be where Saetang is right now. #T9#
Saetang is looking to regain half guard here but Kruglov keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Kruglov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kruglov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saetang tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Saetang struggling a bit here.
Saetang is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Saetang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saetang prevents Kruglov from moving into mount.
Saetang is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Saetang wants to control but Kruglov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Saetang's face as Kruglov controls the position.
Saetang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saetang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kruglov seems content to control.
Saetang tries to roll over but Kruglov keeps him under control.#T12#
Kruglov is controlling the pace.
Kruglov uses his free foot to push down on Saetang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saetang. Score +3 for passing guard: Kruglov (10) vs (5) Saetang
Kruglov controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kruglov'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.
Saetang tries to hold on but Kruglov postures up.
Kruglov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kruglov controlling from mount. #T14#
Saetang working to try and regain half guard.
Kruglov controlling from mount.
Kruglov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruglov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruglov controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruglov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Viktor Kruglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maykit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wong! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maykit (4) vs (0) Wong
Maykit 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 Wong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wong struggling a bit here.
Wong prevents Maykit from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Maykit stalls from top position.
Maykit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong stops Maykit from passing to mount.
Maykit 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#
Wong being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Wong prevents Maykit from moving into mount.
Maykit controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wong has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Maykit just content to control the position.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face as Maykit controls the position.
Wong prevents Maykit from improving position. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Maykit'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (6) vs (0) Wong#T5#
Wong tries to hold on but Maykit postures up.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maykit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wong for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maykit.
Further stalling from Maykit.
Maykit is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maykit controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Wong is controlling an arm, preventing Maykit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maykit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Maykit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wong is holding on tight.
Wong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maykit content just to control the position here. #T9#
Maykit prevents Wong from getting the reversal.
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Wong tries to hold on but Maykit pushes him away. #T10#
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maykit is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Maykit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (9) vs (0) Wong
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maykit controlling the positon.#T11#
Maykit continues to stall.#T12#
Maykit doesn't have the hooks in and Wong manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (9) vs (2) Wong
Wong is fighting to break Maykit's control of his arms but Maykit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maykit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wong has managed to get both his arms back between Maykit's legs - danger averted.
Maykit is pulling down on Wong's head to control his posture.
Wong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit has Wong pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Woodie Maykit thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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