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HC GRAP 33 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; DeShawn West! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
West closes the distance and clinches.
West is working for takedown but Winston is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Winston pulls guard.
West engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Winston is looking to cinch up a triangle. West throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Winston's body to avoid the submission. Winston has instead reached around West's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Winston arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Winston!
A relieved looking Eric Winston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 28 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lalla tries to clinch but Rocksteady is having none of it.
Lalla fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Rocksteady counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lalla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.#TD2#
Rocksteady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lalla clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Rocksteady
Well, with Rocksteady on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lalla is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Lalla right now.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lalla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lalla for a finish. #SUB2#
Rocksteady sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lalla taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Rocksteady!
After winning the bout, James Rocksteady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chabazian is looking to clinch.
Hudak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chabazian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hudak defends it nicely.
Hudak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Hudak tries to sprawl but Chabazian drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Chabazian
Hudak is trying to maintain the position but Chabazian is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Hudak is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Chabazian is keen to just control but Hudak is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hudak is defending against the submission attempts here by Chabazian.
Hudak is not content to let Chabazian control the position.#SUB2#
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hudak defends it well.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chabazian is pressing down on Hudak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hudak is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Hudak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Chabazian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hudak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hudak is controlling Chabazian's trapped leg to prevent Chabazian from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Hudak desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Chabazian is trying to control the action in half guard but Hudak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudak is just riding it out for now. Chabazian eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudak is just riding it out for now. Chabazian eventually gives up the hold.
Hudak gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Chabazian trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Hudak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Hudak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
Hudak trying to control but Chabazian postures up.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian. #SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Hudak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage.
Hudak trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chabazian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hudak could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chabazian has cracked it and Hudak is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chabazian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!
An out of breath Edmond Chabazian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Tai Kung clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tai Kung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chriss trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tai Kung dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (0) vs (2) Tai Kung
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung is stalling in the full guard.
Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tai Kung controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chriss looking for a sweep. Not yet Chriss, not yet. #SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tai Kung passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (0) vs (5) Tai Kung
Chriss is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tai Kung working away.
Tai Kung takes a little break here. Chriss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tai Kung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tai Kung wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Tai Kung in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Chriss is trying to get back to half guard.
Chriss wants to control but Tai Kung postures up.
A lull in the action here as Tai Kung stalls from top position.
Chriss is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tai Kung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Tai Kung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tai Kung wants to free his trapped foot but Chriss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chriss is looking to control Tai Kung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?
Chriss is refusing to be controlled, as Tai Kung sits in half guard.
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Tai Kung passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (0) vs (8) Tai Kung
Chriss is trying to control Tai Kung's posture but Tai Kung avoids it.
Chriss is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tai Kung controlling the position.
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Tai Kung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Chriss is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Chriss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chriss is looking to control Tai Kung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?
Tai Kung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working. #T8#
Tai Kung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Chriss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tai Kung pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Chriss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tai Kung pulls his head out easily.
Chriss is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tai Kung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (0) vs (11) Tai Kung
Chriss working to try and regain half guard.
Tai Kung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chriss wants to hold on but Tai Kung pushes him away.
Chriss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Chriss wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (0) vs (14) Tai Kung
Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss tries to escape the position.
What can Chriss do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chriss is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chriss tries to escape the position.
Chriss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chriss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Tai Kung wants to control the pace but Chriss is squirming around nicely.
Chriss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tai Kung looking to control but Chriss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tai Kung controlling from mount.
Chriss can't escape the position.
#T13#
Tai Kung mounts Chriss! Really nice guard pass there!
Chriss is working to get back to half guard.
Tai Kung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chriss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tai Kung controlling the pace for now.
Chriss can't escape the position.
#T14#
Tai Kung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tai Kung mounts Chriss! Really nice guard pass there!
Chriss is controlling an arm, preventing Tai Kung from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chriss is desperately trying to improve his position but Tai Kung has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (0) vs (17) Tai Kung
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kung wins on points by 17 to 0.
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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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 10 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Amosov rushes Malley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley wants a takedown but no success here.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley looks winded!
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov tries for a takedown but Malley manages to get underhooks.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Amosov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Amosov forces Malley back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Malley tries to score a body lock takedown but Amosov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malley gets underhooks to prevent Amosov's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Amosov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malley prevents it.
Amosov is looking for a takedown.
Malley goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Amosov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amosov prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov wants a takedown but no success here.
Malley prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov tries to score a body lock takedown but Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malley gets underhooks to prevent Amosov's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Amosov wants the takedown. Malley is fighting it off but Amosov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malley's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Malley
Malley looking to control.
Amosov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malley is keeping the position for now.
Malley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malley is retaining full guard.
Amosov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malley working a defensive guard but Amosov passes into half guard.
Amosov not doing much here.
#T3#
Amosov continues to stall.
Malley wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Amosov trying to mount his opponent but Malley defends it.
Amosov trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Malley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Amosov controlling the action here.
Malley wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Amosov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
More hug and hope from Amosov.
Amosov prevents Malley from improving his position.
Malley is in trouble now - Amosov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (0) Malley
Amosov content just to control the position here. #T7#
Amosov trying to control but Malley is having none of it.
Malley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (8) vs (0) Malley#T8#
Amosov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Malley wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Amosov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Amosov working for the choke. #T9#
Amosov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malley.#T10#
Malley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Amosov.#SUB#
Amosov 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 Amosov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##SUB#
Amosov 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, Malley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Malley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Amosov.
Malley is really stuck here.
Malley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Malley is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Amosov has locked on a rear naked choke here! Malley is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yaroslav Amosov!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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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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 18 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Chibaclov
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibaclov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frederick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Frederick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frederick prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Frederick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but instead Frederick has moved into half guard.
Frederick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frederick pulls his head out easily.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chibaclov moves into full guard.
Frederick slips nicely into half guard.
Frederick is keen to just control but Chibaclov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov 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.
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frederick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Chibaclov#T3#
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederick looking to control.
Chibaclov trying to move into half guard but instead Frederick has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (2) Chibaclov
Chibaclov 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.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chibaclov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Frederick controlling him for the moment.
Frederick pushing down on Chibaclov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (4) Chibaclov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frederick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (6) vs (4) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Chibaclov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov wants to hit a sweep here but Frederick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chibaclov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (4) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is trying to escape the mount.
Frederick wants to take Chibaclov's back but he can't do it this time.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chibaclov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frederick wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Chibaclov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (12) vs (4) Chibaclov
Chibaclov tries to escape the position.
Chibaclov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chibaclov is working to get back to half guard.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chibaclov is desperately trying to improve his position but Frederick has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Chibaclov 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.#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (15) vs (4) Chibaclov
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chibaclov is trying desperately to improve position.
Chibaclov is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Chibaclov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov pulls Frederick in close to his closed guard and prevents Frederick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frederick trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Frederick won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Fitness inform us that Chibaclov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (15) vs (6) Chibaclov#T10#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Chibaclov is proving a slippery customer.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully.
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frederick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chibaclov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving. #T11#
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Frederick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (19) vs (6) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frederick prevents Chibaclov from getting the reversal.#T12#
Frederick wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chibaclov tries to improve his position but Frederick has taken his back! Frederick has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chibaclov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Frederick pushes Chibaclov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick!
Martino Frederick retains his super heavyweight title!
Martino Frederick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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