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HC GRAP 31 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 13 wins and 27 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Horghain Yan Spentliche!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yan Spentliche closes the distance and clinches.
Yan Spentliche can't get the takedown.
Lalla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yan Spentliche to keep the fight standing.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla tries to pull guard but Yan Spentliche holds him up against the cage and eventually Lalla drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Lalla jumps into guard, dragging Yan Spentliche to the mat.
Yan Spentliche's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yan Spentliche's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Yan Spentliche.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lalla is trying to keep Yan Spentliche in close.
Lalla wants to sweep here but Yan Spentliche controlling him for the moment.
Yan Spentliche's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yan Spentliche trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yan Spentliche controls the pace.
Yan Spentliche really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Yan Spentliche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla wants to sweep here but Yan Spentliche controlling him for the moment.
Yan Spentliche is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yan Spentliche 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.
Lalla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yan Spentliche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yan Spentliche stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lalla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lalla has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (0) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Lalla stopping the sweep attempt from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lalla stacks Yan Spentliche on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lalla! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (0) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche is looking for a sweep.
Lalla controlling the position.
Lalla wants to take a breather but Yan Spentliche manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lalla. #T5#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan Spentliche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla won't allow Yan Spentliche to sweep him here.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan Spentliche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Yan Spentliche seems keen to control Lalla's posture.
Yan Spentliche looking for a sweep. Not yet Yan Spentliche, not yet.
Yan Spentliche is controlling Lalla's posture.
Lalla sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalla defends it easily.#T7#
Lalla 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.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Yan Spentliche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Yan Spentliche keeps moving.
Yan Spentliche controlling the position.#T8##SUB2#
Yan Spentliche has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lalla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalla defends well.
Yan Spentliche is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up. #SUB2#
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yan Spentliche working a defensive guard here.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Yan Spentliche is keeping the position.#T9#
Yan Spentliche working a defensive guard here.
Yan Spentliche keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Yan Spentliche looking to control.
Lalla trying to control but Yan Spentliche is working from the bottom.
Lalla pushes down on Yan Spentliche's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10#
Lalla trying to control from half guard but Yan Spentliche is working away.
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Yan Spentliche defends it.
Yan Spentliche is controlling Lalla's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Yan Spentliche is not content to let Lalla control the position.
Lalla is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Yan Spentliche wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Lalla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yan Spentliche controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Yan Spentliche is defending the position. #T12#
Yan Spentliche is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yan Spentliche avoid being mounted?
Yan Spentliche is trying to control but Lalla manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (0) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yan Spentliche is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lalla looking to control but Yan Spentliche is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yan Spentliche tries to hold on but Lalla postures up.#T13#
Lalla controlling his opponent.
Yan Spentliche is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Yan Spentliche tries to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Yan Spentliche felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lalla trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Yan Spentliche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yan Spentliche wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Lalla 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!
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalla takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jaro Lalla decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
West drives through and clinches with Danilov against the cage.
Danilov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
West has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
West is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Danilov can't fight it off and eventually West manages to take the fight to the floor. Danilov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (0) vs (2) West
Danilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Danilov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! West escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (0) vs (5) West
Danilov seems a little lost for a moment, as West dominates the positioning.#T1#
Danilov is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
West wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
West moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Danilov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Danilov is trying to escape the position but West is controlling the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danilov tries to buck West off but West is having none of it.
West content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Danilov tries to buck West off but West is having none of it.
West controls the position.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Danilov is not content to let West control the position. #T7#
West in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.
West 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 Danilov's shoulder. That is not cool.
West's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.#T8#
West happy to just control the position for now.
West is continuing to stall.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Danilov trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.
West taking a breather here.
West is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danilov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
West controlling from side mount.
Danilov tries to buck West off but West is having none of it.
West is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danilov is letting West control him for a moment. #T11#
Danilov regains half guard.
West is figuring out what he wants to do next.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danilov is looking to improve his position.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Danilov works his way to full guard. Good work.
West slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (0) vs (8) West
The referee asks West politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. West prefers to stall for the moment though.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West 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 Danilov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Danilov is not content to let West control the position. #T13#
Danilov trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.
Danilov is trying to improve his position.
Danilov is not content to let West control the position.
Danilov is looking to reverse the position.
West controls the position.#T14#
West is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Danilov's face as West controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
West wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, DeShawn West, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rocksteady takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady stops a takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Rocksteady gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Sam controlling the position.#SUB2#
Rocksteady has gone for a leg lock! Sam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (2) vs (2) Rocksteady
Sam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sam is pushing down on Rocksteady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocksteady is fighting to maintain full guard but Sam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocksteady is trying to maintain the position but Sam is very close to passing his half guard.
Sam is trying to control. Rocksteady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rocksteady wants to control the action here but instead Sam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sam (8) vs (2) Rocksteady#SUB#
Sam looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Rocksteady trying to control the hands but Sam won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Sam is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rocksteady has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rocksteady is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sam off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Rocksteady wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Rocksteady right now.
#SUB#
Sam has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rocksteady has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5#
Rocksteady is keeping busy.
Sam controls the action.
Sam'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.#T6#
Rocksteady can't escape the position.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocksteady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rocksteady tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sam takes Rocksteady's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rocksteady is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sam (11) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Rocksteady gets back to half guard.
Sam frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (14) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady regains half guard.
Sam wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping him busy.
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Sam is controlling well.
Rocksteady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Sam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Sam.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sam (14) vs (6) Rocksteady#T10##SUB2#
Sam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rocksteady keeps control of the position as Sam tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady is persistently looking for the submission but Sam is defending it well.
Rocksteady has the hooks in. Sam is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rocksteady biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11##SUB2#
Rocksteady seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sam's chin but Sam turns very nicely into Rocksteady's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (16) vs (6) Rocksteady
Rocksteady can't keep his opponent in guard - Sam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Sam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rocksteady! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (19) vs (6) Rocksteady
Sam wants to take his opponent's back but Rocksteady doesn't allow it.
Rocksteady sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg.
Well, if Sam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T13#
Rocksteady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rocksteady is tightening it up a little... Sam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sam taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rocksteady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tai Kung pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Tai Kung pushes Kruglov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tai Kung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tai Kung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hawaii Fitness in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Tai Kung darts in and clinches Kruglov up against the cage.#TD#
Tai Kung pulls Kruglov into guard.
Tai Kung being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is keeping the position.
Tai Kung looking for a sweep. Not yet Tai Kung, not yet. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung managing to control the position.
Kruglov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tai Kung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tai Kung continues to stall.#T2#
Kruglov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov is continuing to stall.#T3#
Tai Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tai Kung is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (2) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tai Kung controls the pace.#T4#
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Kruglov has control of Tai Kung's left arm, preventing Tai Kung from doing any damage.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Kruglov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Kruglov is controlling Tai Kung's posture.#T6#
Tai Kung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Tai Kung from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung controlling from the top position.
Kruglov trying to keep a closed guard but Tai Kung is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Kruglov is pulling down on Tai Kung's head to control his posture.
Tai Kung content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Kruglov is controlling Tai Kung's posture.
Let's hope that Kruglov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kruglov looking to control.
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Kruglov controls Tai Kung momentarily but Tai Kung frees himself.
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet.
Kruglov managing to control the position.
Tai Kung 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. #T10#
Tai Kung wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Kruglov controlling Tai Kung's posture.
Kruglov being controlled here, momentarily.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Tai Kung controlling from the top position.
Kruglov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tai Kung manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (2) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Kruglov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruglov pushes down on Tai Kung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kruglov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tai Kung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
Kruglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Tai Kung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tai Kung is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (4) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov working a defensive guard here.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kruglov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (4) vs (4) Kruglov
Tai Kung wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is keeping the position.
Kruglov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kruglov looking to sit in guard and control but Tai Kung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (6) vs (4) Kruglov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tai Kung wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kung takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A relieved looking Manolito Tai Kung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 42 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Thayer gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) Levesque
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Thayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thayer works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.
Thayer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (0) Levesque
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Levesque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for a guillotine here but Thayer defends easily.
#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thayer passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (8) vs (0) Levesque#T2#
Levesque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levesque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura but Levesque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thayer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Levesque looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thayer has picked Levesque up and slammed him! Levesque can't keep hold of the triangle and Thayer manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (11) vs (0) Levesque
Levesque felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Levesque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Levesque regains half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (14) vs (0) Levesque
Levesque manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thayer's best efforts.#T5##SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.#SUB2#
Levesque isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thayer stacks Levesque on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thayer! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (17) vs (0) Levesque#T6#
Levesque is looking to reverse the position.
Thayer works to advance to full mount. Levesque defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (19) vs (0) Levesque
Levesque 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: Thayer (19) vs (2) Levesque
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Levesque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass. #T7##SUB2#
Levesque drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (23) vs (2) Levesque
Levesque is trying to improve his position.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (23) vs (4) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thayer is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levesque. #T9##SUB2#
Levesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levesque.
Levesque is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Levesque wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Levesque tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
Thayer wants to control but Levesque is keeping busy.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer is controlling Levesque's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Thayer wants to control but Levesque is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Levesque 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.
Thayer is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque 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.
Levesque controlling the pace.
Well,Thayer is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB2#
Levesque is working for a kimura but Thayer is defending it quite comfortably.
Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.
Thayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Thayer keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Thayer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Levesque controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levesque works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well.
Thayer is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Thayer wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levesque.
Thayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levesque wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Levesque passes Thayer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levesque.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer takes the fight on points by 23 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Malley clinches up with Muffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Malley wants to take the fight to the mat but Muffin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muffin after a bit of a struggle.
Muffin tries to score a body lock takedown but Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been informed that Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Muffin gets underhooks to prevent Malley's takedown attempt.
Mc Muffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Muffin stops a takedown attempt from Malley.
Muffin looking for a takedown.
Malley can't get the takedown.
Muffin goes for a takedown attempt but Malley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Malley has managed to clinch.
Muffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malley.
Malley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malley tries for a takedown but Muffin manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Muffin gets control of Malley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Muffin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malley controlling from the top position. #T1#
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Malley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin trying to keep a closed guard but Malley is proving a slippery customer.
Malley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malley looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Muffin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Malley uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (3) Malley
Malley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Muffin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Muffin ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (0) vs (5) Malley
Muffin wants to hold on but Malley pushes him away.
Malley controlling his opponent.
Muffin tries to hold on but Malley pushes him away.
Muffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Malley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malley prevents Muffin from getting the reversal.
Malley tries to control but Muffin wriggling away.
Malley controlling his opponent.
Malley wants to control the pace but Muffin is squirming around nicely.
Muffin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malley controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Malley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malley prevents Muffin from getting the reversal.
Malley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muffin is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Malley content just to control the position here.
Malley avoids the attempt from Muffin to control.
Malley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malley wants to control the pace but Muffin is squirming around nicely.
Malley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Muffin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Muffin is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muffin is looking to improve his position.
Muffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malley's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (4) vs (5) Malley
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malley is in bad spot here.
Muffin struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Muffin looking to break Malley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Muffin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Muffin looking to break Malley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Muffin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Muffin is not going to allow Malley to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Muffin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Malley escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (7) Malley#SUB#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
Malley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muffin trying to hold on to Malley's head to control him but Malley postures up.
#T8#
Malley wants to take a breather but Muffin is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malley is keen to just control but Muffin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffin is looking to improve his position.
Muffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malley's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (8) vs (7) Malley#SUB#
Muffin tightening his grip on Malley, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Muffin looking for the RNC. #T9#
Will Muffin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Malley right now.
#SUB#
Muffin working for the choke.
Malley tries to escape the position.
Malley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Malley can't escape the position.
Malley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Muffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but Malley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muffin to get the leverage. #SUB#
Muffin is trying to work for a kimura but Malley is defending well.
Malley is doing well to control the position and prevent Muffin from advancing to side control.#T11#
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Muffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malley is looking to control Muffin 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malley avoid being mounted?
Malley is staying active underneath Muffin , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Malley defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Muffin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Muffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Malley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malley trying to control here.
#T13#
Malley is concentrating on defense, preventing Muffin from advancing position.
Malley trying to control here.
Malley tries to roll over but Muffin keeps him under control.
Malley has his hands clasped together around Muffin 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Muffin is working for a kimura but Malley is defending it quite comfortably.
Muffin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14##SUB#
Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Muffin tries to pass to full mount but Malley defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muffin takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Mc Muffin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hawaii Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chabazian fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chriss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Chriss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chabazian to the mat! Chabazian manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Chabazian
Chabazian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chriss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chabazian wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chabazian defends it well. #SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Chabazian defends the submission attempt.
Chabazian wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a triangle but Chriss pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Chabazian#T1#
Chriss works to advance to full mount. Chabazian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (7) vs (0) Chabazian#SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine from mount but Chabazian is having none of it. #SUB#
Chabazian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chriss. #SUB#
Chriss has control of Chabazian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chabazian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chabazian gets back to half guard.
Chabazian is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but Chabazian defending well. #SUB#
Chriss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chabazian is just riding it out for now. Chriss eventually gives up the hold.
Chabazian works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chriss preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chabazian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Chriss forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian trying to control but Chriss postures up.
Chabazian tries to roll over but Chriss keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Chriss seems content to control.
Chriss trying to control from half guard but Chabazian is working away.
Still in half guard, Chriss seems content to control.
Chriss works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (10) vs (0) Chabazian#SUB#
Chriss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chabazian, who protects the arm well.
Chabazian is trying to control Chriss's posture but Chriss avoids it. #T4#
Chriss trying to control the action but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chabazian trying to control but Chriss flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (13) vs (0) Chabazian#SUB#
Chriss has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Chriss is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chabazian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chabazian tries to escape but Chriss has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Chabazian defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chriss's arms.
Chabazian tries to roll but Chriss sticks to his back.
#T5##SUB#
Chriss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chabazian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chabazian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chriss.
Chabazian rolls, trying to escape but Chriss keeps control of the position.
Chriss trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Chabazian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabazian tries to roll but Chriss sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Chriss is cranking Chabazian's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Chabazian! He's tightened the choke and Chabazian is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
A very excited looking Marquis Chriss 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Amosov rushes Frederick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amosov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frederick prevents it.
Frederick prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Frederick pulls guard.
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Frederick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amosov passes Frederick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frederick wants to control but Amosov is keeping busy.
Frederick tries to roll over but Amosov keeps him under control.
Amosov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Frederick gets full guard.
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick wants to improve his position but instead Amosov has moved into half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Amosov controlling the action here.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Frederick keeping control of the position.
Amosov controlling the pace.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
#T4#
Amosov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Amosov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amosov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Amosov is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Frederick is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Amosov is staying active.#SUB2#
Frederick looking for subs from the bottom but Amosov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (3) vs (0) Frederick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amosov trying to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Frederick is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Frederick keeps trying to improve his position.
Frederick tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Amosov controlling from the full mount.
Frederick is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Frederick tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Frederick regains half guard.
Amosov stalling. #T8#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amosov 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.
Frederick controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself.
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Amosov lying in Frederick's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Frederick decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Amosov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martino Frederick!
A relieved looking Martino Frederick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 16 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chibaclov moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Chibaclov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Oliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chibaclov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira is in Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chibaclov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chibaclov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Chibaclov#T1#
Chibaclov passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chibaclov trying to advance position but Oliveira counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Oliveira keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliveira is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Oliveira wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
#T4#
Chibaclov wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount. #T5#
Oliveira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chibaclov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Chibaclov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oliveira defend it? Chibaclov steps over the head and cranks it - Oliveira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chibaclov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Matteo Chibaclov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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