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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Test! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Algadoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Algadoo rushes Test and presses him up against the cage.
Algadoo tries to pull guard but Test won't allow it.
Algadoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Algadoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Test pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Test has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Algadoo.
Algadoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Algadoo has Test pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Test manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Algadoo has Test pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Algadoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Test tumbling to the mat - Algadoo dives into Test's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Test (0) vs (2) Algadoo
Test working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test is really struggling to control Algadoo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Algadoo is stalling in the full guard.
Test is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Algadoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Test looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Test has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Algadoo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Test (0) vs (5) Algadoo
Algadoo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Test (0) vs (7) Algadoo
Test is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Algadoo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Test (0) vs (10) Algadoo#T3#
Algadoo is riding his opponent, not letting Test buck him off.
Let's hope that Algadoo 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.#SUB2#
Test is looking to control the hands but Algadoo breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Algadoo! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gunner Robinson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Plant has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Plant has picked Robinson up - he's going for a ride! Plant dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Robinson
Plant content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Plant is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Robinson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Plant! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Amari Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Humpdywonk clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Humpdywonk jumps guard and drags Kidd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Humpdywonk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (2) vs (0) Kidd
Humpdywonk is pushing down on Kidd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kidd is fighting to maintain full guard but Humpdywonk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kidd is in trouble now - Humpdywonk has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (5) vs (0) Kidd#SUB#
Humpdywonk swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerald Humpdywonk! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Bloor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bloor misses with a takedown #TD#
and Benjamins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bloor! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benjamins (4) vs (0) Bloor
Benjamins trying to control the position but Bloor is working away.
Bloor tries to bench press Benjamins off him but Benjamins keeps the position.
Bloor is not content to let Benjamins control the position.
Benjamins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bloor's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins trying to control the position but Bloor is working away.
Bloor tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Benjamins is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloor is defending well. #T1#
Benjamins advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (6) vs (0) Bloor
Bloor working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Benjamins goes for an armbar but Bloor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bloor. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (6) vs (2) Bloor
Benjamins looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamins, not yet.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
Benjamins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bloor has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (6) vs (5) Bloor
Benjamins regains half guard.#T2#
Bloor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benjamins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benjamins is trying to control the position but Bloor postures up.
Bloor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benjamins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (8) vs (5) Bloor
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloor is retaining full guard.
Bloor keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Benjamins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bloor's guard.
Bloor won't allow Benjamins to pass to mount. #T3#
Bloor trying to hold on to Benjamins's head to control him but Benjamins postures up.
Bloor is not content to let Benjamins control the position.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Bloor won't allow it. #SUB#
Bloor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Benjamins has latched onto it... Big trouble! Benjamins pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bloor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Benjamins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zachary Benjamins!
Zachary Benjamins is the new heavyweight champion! |
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