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SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Filerup as Camoran shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Filerup. No joy for Camoran on that attempt.
Filerup is looking to clinch.
Filerup moves in looking to clinch but Camoran pushes him off.
Filerup tries to clinch but Camoran moves out of range. #TD2#
Camoran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (0) vs (2) Camoran
Camoran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Filerup trying to hold on to Camoran's head to control him but Camoran postures up.
Camoran is looking to pass Filerup's guard but actually Filerup recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Filerup has his hands on Camoran's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Filerup pulls Camoran in close to his closed guard and prevents Camoran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camoran preventing the sweep.
Camoran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Filerup wants to sweep here but Camoran controlling him for the moment.
Camoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Filerup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Filerup working a defensive guard here.
Camoran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camoran wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camoran is trying to control. Filerup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Filerup is holding on to half guard well.
Camoran is taking a breather. Filerup says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Camoran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filerup has managed to free his arm - good work.
Filerup slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Filerup keeps moving.
Camoran stays in close to Filerup's body and controls the position.
Filerup is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Filerup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filerup keeping full guard, as Camoran tries to pass.
Filerup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camoran controls the pace.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Filerup keeps moving.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Filerup wants to sweep but no luck.
Camoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filerup is keeping the position for now.
Filerup being controlled here, momentarily.
Camoran is pushing down on Filerup's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filerup is fighting to maintain full guard but Camoran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camoran passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (0) vs (5) Camoran
Camoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Camoran wants to take Filerup's back here but Filerup is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Filerup is looking to improve his position but Camoran isn't that keen on the idea.
Camoran looking to control but Filerup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Filerup is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camoran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Filerup is trying desperately to improve position.
Camoran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camoran pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Filerup 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: Filerup (2) vs (5) Camoran#T8#
Camoran looking to control.
Filerup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Camoran has an active guard here but Filerup has managed to pass into half guard.
Camoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Camoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Camoran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camoran.#SUB2#
Camoran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Filerup has passed into half guard!
Camoran 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.
Camoran is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Filerup has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (5) vs (5) Camoran
Camoran working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Filerup trying to control but Camoran is having none of it.
Camoran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Filerup looking to control but Camoran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camoran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Filerup controlling the position easily from mount.
Camoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filerup tries to control but Camoran wriggling away.
Camoran is looking to improve his position but Filerup isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Filerup controlling his opponent.
Camoran is squirming around, avoiding Filerup's attempts to control the action.
Camoran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Filerup prevents Camoran from improving his position.
Camoran has a hand on Filerup's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Filerup takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (8) vs (5) Camoran
Filerup looking to control but Camoran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Camoran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camoran manages to get to full guard.
Filerup trying to control the position from guard on top but Camoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camoran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (8) vs (7) Camoran
Camoran stalling.
Filerup trying to control here.
#T14#
Filerup is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Filerup is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Filerup won't allow Camoran to pass to mount.
Filerup wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy.
Filerup is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filerup defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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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 8 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sadrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howell is working for takedown but Sadrano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sadrano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadrano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadrano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Sadrano.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arelvam Sadrano.#TD2#
Sadrano tightens his grip and picks Howell up, before dumping him to the ground. Howell manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Sadrano#SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadrano is aware though and is defending well.
Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell is pulling down on Sadrano's head. It's preventing any offense from Sadrano, at least for the moment.
Howell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Howell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Howell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadrano reverses the position - he's now on top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (4) Sadrano
Howell wants to sweep here but Sadrano controlling him for the moment.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully.
Howell is controlling Sadrano's posture.#T2#
Sadrano slips nicely into half guard.
Sadrano wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell won't allow Sadrano to pass to mount.
Howell is trying to maintain the position but Sadrano is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Sadrano stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadrano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Sadrano
Sadrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (7) vs (4) Sadrano
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Sadrano is being controlled here.
Sadrano is not content to let Howell control the position.
Sadrano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (7) vs (8) Sadrano
You can see the frustration on Howell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5##SUB2#
Sadrano working for a choke but Howell is defending well.
Howell wants to control his opponent's hands but Sadrano gets his hands free.
Howell is in bad spot here.
Howell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sadrano manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (7) vs (11) Sadrano#T6#
Sadrano controlling the position easily from mount.
Howell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge đź‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a kimura here.
Sadrano wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Howell is pressing down on Sadrano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sadrano forces his way into half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Sadrano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadrano is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Howell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howell 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.
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.#T8##SUB#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadrano defends it easily.
Sadrano wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Sadrano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadrano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (11) Sadrano#T9#
Sadrano 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.
Sadrano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell prevents Sadrano from improving his position.
Howell is just content to waste time from the top position. Sadrano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sadrano wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell advances to half guard. #T10##SUB#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sadrano sees it coming and defends easily.
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Sadrano.#SUB2#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell preventing the sweep. #T11#
Sadrano wants to improve his position but instead Howell has moved into half guard.
Sadrano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Howell wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T12#
Howell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell is pushing down on Sadrano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadrano is fighting to maintain full guard but Howell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Howell stalling.
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Sadrano defends it.
Sadrano is looking to get back to full guard here but Howell has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (12) vs (11) Sadrano
Sadrano tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working. #T14#
Howell looking to control but instead Sadrano has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sadrano tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Howell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (15) vs (11) Sadrano
Sadrano tries to reverse the position but Howell maintains control.
Howell fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell takes Sadrano's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sadrano is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Howell (18) vs (11) Sadrano
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Howell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Itinya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Itinya tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T2#
Itinya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yasalmibaal tries to buck Itinya off but Itinya is having none of it.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here.
Itinya advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (7) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.#T3#
Itinya is stalling here but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Yasalmibaal has his hands clasped together around Itinya's back. He's all about the action.
Yasalmibaal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itinya controlling from the top position.
Itinya trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (7) vs (4) Yasalmibaal#T5##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but Itinya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yasalmibaal to get the leverage.
Itinya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yasalmibaal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yasalmibaal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (11) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position.
Yasalmibaal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Itinya controls the position.
Itinya has the hooks in. Yasalmibaal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Itinya trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yasalmibaal doesn't escape. #SUB#
Itinya working for the choke.
Yasalmibaal can't escape the position.
Itinya tries to keep control of the position but Yasalmibaal is staying busy.#T7#
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Itinya keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Itinya.
Yasalmibaal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Itinya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position.
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.
Itinya wants to control the action but instead Yasalmibaal gets a body lock and reverses into Itinya's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (11) vs (6) Yasalmibaal
Itinya pulls Yasalmibaal in close to his closed guard and prevents Yasalmibaal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Yasalmibaal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (11) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Itinya is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Yasalmibaal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.#T11##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Yasalmibaal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Itinya keeps Yasalmibaal under control for a moment.
Yasalmibaal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12#
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itinya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yasalmibaal's best efforts.#T13#
Itinya is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itinya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yasalmibaal. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drelas has Marrero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marrero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Marrero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drelas regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (0) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero preventing the sweep.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Drelas is retaining full guard.
Drelas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drelas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drelas keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drelas is keeping the position for now.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Marrero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marrero passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (0) vs (5) Marrero
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marrero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marrero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Drelas actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Marrero prevents Drelas from improving his position.
Drelas is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Drelas looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Drelas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (5) Marrero#T3#
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Drelas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marrero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drelas has Marrero in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (7) Marrero#SUB#
Drelas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Marrero stays in close to Drelas's body and controls the position.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Drelas wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Marrero is looking to pass into half guard but Drelas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drelas is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (4) vs (7) Marrero#SUB2#
Marrero looking for a guillotine here but Drelas defends easily.
Marrero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drelas wants to control from the top but Marrero keeps moving.
Marrero trying to control the position.
Drelas won't allow Marrero to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
Marrero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marrero has Drelas pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Marrero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drelas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marrero. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (7) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drelas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (9) vs (7) Marrero#T7#
Marrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marrero is still trying to improve position.
Marrero has given up his back here. Will Drelas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (12) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero trying to control the hands but Drelas won't let him.
Marrero tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Drelas has the hooks in. Marrero is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Drelas passes his arm under Marrero's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Marrero taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
Thervam Drelas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Luis Marrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fabio Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McDonald Jr forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McDonald Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control here.
McDonald Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Vieira is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira gets full guard.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira is trying to keep McDonald Jr in close.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (0) vs (10) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (0) vs (13) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
Vieira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Vieira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the RNC.
Vieira tries to roll but McDonald Jr sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for the choke.
Vieira just trying to survive but McDonald Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vieira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5#
McDonald Jr is not going to allow Vieira to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Vieira reverses nicely into McDonald Jr 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald Jr working a defensive guard here.
Vieira stays in close to McDonald Jr's body and controls the position. #T7#
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Vieira 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.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira working away.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira controlling from side mount. #T9#
Vieira advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (7) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Vieira trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
McDonald Jr 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: Vieira (10) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira not allowing McDonald Jr to control his hands.
Vieira keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10#
Vieira has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira trying to control.#SUB#
Vieira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
McDonald Jr controls the position.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away. #T11#
Vieira is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald Jr is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (13) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira is hanging on to McDonald Jr's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
McDonald Jr fending off the submission attempt from Vieira.
Vieira is trying to stick to McDonald Jr's back but McDonald Jr is turning into Vieira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vieira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (13) vs (15) McDonald Jr#T12#
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (15) McDonald Jr
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald Jr keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
McDonald Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13##SUB2#
McDonald Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald Jr wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald Jr pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (17) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now. #T14#
McDonald Jr being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald Jr to get the leverage.
Vieira is controlling McDonald Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 17 to 15. |
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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 13 wins and 9 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Moly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silalahi wants a takedown but no success here.
Moly jumps guard but Silalahi stands there with Moly around his waist. Moly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moly is trying to pull guard but Silalahi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silalahi walks away with a smile on his face. Moly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Silalahi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silalahi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silalahi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face as Silalahi controls the position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Moly tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi laying and praying for a moment but Moly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Moly is defending well.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moly wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#T2#
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Silalahi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount. #T3#
Moly is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silalahi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moly! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (7) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi has hold of Moly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Moly is trying desperately to improve position.
Moly 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: Moly (2) vs (7) Silalahi
Silalahi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (9) Silalahi#T4##SUB#
Moly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (2) vs (12) Silalahi
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silalahi yanks on the arm and Moly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silalahi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Majere feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Majere changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Majere
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Majere
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Chai is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it.
Majere is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chai looking to improve position, pressing down on Majere's thigh with his hand. Majere seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Chai paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Chai's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Majere picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Denubis Majere!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doe swivels and escapes.
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Hlervu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doe (0) vs (4) Hlervu
Hlervu controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hlervu controls the position from side control.
Doe is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but Doe denies him.
Hlervu controls the position from side control.
Doe manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Hlervu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Doe is controlling Hlervu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hlervu prevents Doe from improving his position.
Hlervu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hlervu is continuing to stall.
Hlervu wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hlervu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Doe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hlervu tries to pass to full mount but Doe defends it.
Hlervu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Hlervu 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.
Hlervu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5#
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Hlervu 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.
Doe pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Doe can't keep his opponent in guard - Hlervu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
The adventures of Hlervu the control monster continue. Boring.
Hlervu prevents Doe from improving his position.
Hlervu controlling the action here. #T8#
Doe is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doe wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
#T9#
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Hlervu is still trying to improve position.
Doe is in trouble now - Hlervu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (7) Hlervu
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Hlervu fails to advance to Doe's back.
Doe tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hlervu fails to move to back control. #T11#
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Doe prevents Hlervu from taking his back.
Hlervu controlling from mount. #T12#
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Hlervu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Hlervu fails to take his opponent's back.
Hlervu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doe is working to get back to half guard.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Doe is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Doe to control.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet fails with the takedown.
Solo feints the counter takedown.
Feet fails to land the takedown.
Solo feints the counter takedown.
Seemah Feet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Feet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Feet lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Solo
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet controlling from the top position.
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #T1#
Feet wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo working a defensive guard but Feet passes into half guard.
Feet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Solo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Feet controlling from the top position.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet'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.#T3#
Solo is pulling down on Feet's head. It's preventing any offense from Feet, at least for the moment.
Feet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solo is controlling Feet's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T4#
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Feet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Feet is taking a breather. Solo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Feet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Feet trying to control the pace.
Solo is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Feet is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Feet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (2) Solo
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet seems keen to control Solo's posture.
Solo won't allow Feet to sweep him here. #T7#
Solo stays in close to Feet's body and controls the position.
Solo trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (2) Solo#T8#
Solo 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.
Feet stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position.
Solo pulls Feet in close to prevent any damage.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet is working hard here to advance position.
Feet trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo 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.
Feet postures up.
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T11#
Solo keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily. #T12##SUB2#
Solo has an active guard here but Feet has managed to pass into half guard.
Solo is trying to control but Feet manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (7) vs (2) Solo
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
Solo stops Feet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Feet isn't that keen on the idea.
Feet tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Feet controlling the pace for now.
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
Feet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solo is looking to escape. #T14##SUB#
Feet goes for an armbar but Solo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Solo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (4) Solo
Solo 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.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (9) vs (4) Solo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Seemah Feet, 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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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 16 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 19 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gabenagus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gerbandi's best efforts.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabenagus.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gabenagus pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi 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.
Gabenagus is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus is pulling down on Gerbandi's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerbandi, at least for the moment.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Gabenagus wants to control the action here but instead Gerbandi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gabenagus regains half guard.
Gerbandi prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Gerbandi sits in half guard.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#T3#
Gabenagus is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gabenagus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gabenagus trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Gabenagus defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gabenagus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Gabenagus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gabenagus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment.
Gabenagus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gabenagus passes into half guard. #T5#
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Gerbandi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.#T6#
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gabenagus passes Gerbandi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Gabenagus's back. He's all about the action.
Gerbandi wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Gerbandi controlling the position well.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it.
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gerbandi trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (7) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Gabenagus looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (10) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gabenagus.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to break Gerbandi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gerbandi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabenagus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T11#
Gabenagus wants to control the position but Gerbandi frees himself and scrambles - Gabenagus manages to regain control in side control.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.
Gabenagus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gerbandi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (12) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gabenagus trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabenagus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gabenagus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gerbandi! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (15) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Gabenagus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gabenagus tries to control but Gerbandi wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
An out of breath Mecilvus Gabenagus 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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