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SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes 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 11 wins and 12 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Kline
Moley wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well.
Moley trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is concentrating on defense, preventing Moley from advancing position.
Kline wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moley is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Moley not doing much here.
Kline is pressing down on Moley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kline wants to sweep here but Moley controlling him for the moment.
Kline has Moley pulled in close to control his posture.
Moley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moley is looking to pass into half guard but Kline pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kline is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Kline
Moley controlling Kline's posture.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moley is controlling Kline's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Moley wants to get back to full guard.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Moley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kline is working for a kimura but Moley is defending it quite comfortably.
Moley is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moley avoid being mounted?
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Moley tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg.
Moley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Moley tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Moley is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kline moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (5) Kline
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Moley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Kline tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moley's legs.
Moley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kline but great work by Moley. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (5) Kline#T6#
Kline tries to improve position but can't.
Moley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline tries to bench press Moley off him but Moley keeps the position.
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Moley taking a break here but Kline is having none of it and regains half guard. #T7#
Kline wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moley 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.
Further stalling from Moley.#T8##SUB2#
Kline working for a triangle but Moley defends it easily.
Moley is looking to advance position but Kline has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (9) Kline#SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (8) vs (9) Kline
Moley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kline is trying to keep Moley in close.
Moley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Moley won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moley trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Moley sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Kline 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.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moley is one step ahead there.
Moley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard. #SUB#
Kline is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Moley tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it. #T11#
Kline wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley controlling the action here.
Kline is trying to control but can't.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moley in particular looking to stall.
Moley wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position. #T12#
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moley wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Moley is looking to pass Kline's guard but actually Kline recovers to full guard.
Kline seems keen to control Moley's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley passes into half guard. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline has his hands on Moley's head, controlling the position.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moley slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Moley tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline trying to control here.
Moley trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Moley is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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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 5 wins and 6 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Denari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denari wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Craig closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Denari to the mat! Denari manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (0) vs (2) Craig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari trying to keep a closed guard but Craig is proving a slippery customer.
Craig advances to half guard.
Craig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Craig is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Denari moves into full guard.
Denari wants to control the position but Craig says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Craig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Craig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craig trying to pass the guard but Denari defending well.
Denari trying to hold on to Craig's head to control him but Craig postures up.
Craig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg. #SUB#
Denari actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Craig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Craig pulls his head out easily.
Craig is taking a breather. Denari 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.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg.
Craig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Craig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Denari tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Craig has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (0) vs (5) Craig
Denari working to try and regain half guard.
Denari is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Craig has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Denari (0) vs (8) Craig
Denari wants to escape the position.
Craig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Craig controlling well, preventing Denari from escaping the position.
#T5#
Craig biding his time, controlling Denari.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig is hanging on to Denari's back as he tries to escape.
Denari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Craig's guard. Nice work there by Denari.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (8) Craig
Denari is looking to advance position but Craig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (2) vs (12) Craig
Craig controlling the pace for now.
Denari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Craig controlling his opponent.
Denari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari 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.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craig controlling the action here.
Craig prevents Denari from improving his position.#T7#
Craig trying to pass the guard but Denari defending well.
Craig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denari wants to get back to full guard but Craig has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (15) Craig#T8#
Craig happy to just control the position for now.
Denari tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.
Craig controlling from side mount.
Craig gets to mount! Denari was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (2) vs (17) Craig#T9#
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Craig has a good base and remains in mount.
Denari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Denari won't allow Craig to pass to mount.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Denari looking for a kimura from the bottom but Craig passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (20) Craig
Craig staying calm.
Let's hope that Craig 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.#T11#
Denari tries to bench press Craig off him but Craig keeps the position.
Craig works to advance to full mount. Denari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (2) vs (22) Craig
Craig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Denari gets back to half guard.
Craig slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Craig prevents Denari from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craig in particular looking to stall.
Denari gets full guard.
Craig preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Denari working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Craig has passed into half guard!
Craig is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Denari tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Craig has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (25) Craig
Craig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Craig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Craig.
Denari working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig wins on points by 25 to 2.
A victorious Barry Craig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlin shoots in and drives through. Filerup sprawls well.#CL#
Filerup closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filerup after a bit of a struggle.
Immagunna Filerup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Marlin.#TD#
Filerup has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Filerup pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Filerup dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin pulls Filerup in close to prevent any damage.
Filerup controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Filerup content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Marlin has locked up a guillotine! Marlin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Filerup is holding on here and Marlin must be using up a lot of energy. Filerup has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Marlin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Marlin!
Blue Marlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camoran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Camoran
Snake wants to control but Camoran postures up.
Camoran controls the position from side control.
Snake prevents Camoran from improving position.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Camoran trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Snake looking for a sweep but Camoran has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (6) Camoran
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake 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.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Snake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snake is trying to keep Camoran in close.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camoran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Camoran 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.#T3#
Snake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (6) Camoran
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake trying to control but Camoran is working from the bottom. #T4#
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Camoran is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camoran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camoran manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Camoran.
Snake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camoran is not content to let Snake control the position.#SUB#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB#
Snake seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Snake wants to control but Camoran is keeping him busy.
Camoran wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snake in particular looking to stall.
Camoran gets full guard.
Snake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Snake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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: Snake (2) vs (8) Camoran
Snake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Snake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Camoran wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Camoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Snake is looking to control Camoran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?#T9#
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake wants to sweep but Camoran has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (2) vs (11) Camoran
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camoran off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (6) vs (11) Camoran#SUB#
Snake has his arm under Camoran's chin here. Game over son! Snake squeezes tightly and Camoran is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sea Snake!
A victorious Sea Snake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Van Der Sloot tries to sprawl but Kuningas drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Sloot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot's coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas prevents Van Der Sloot from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuningas in particular looking to stall.
Kuningas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Der Sloot's thigh. Van Der Sloot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass. #T1#
Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Sloot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuningas trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Kuningas
Van Der Sloot slips nicely into half guard.
Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (2) Kuningas
Van Der Sloot tries to move to mount but Kuningas blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Van Der Sloot working away.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Kuningas looks to move to half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (2) Kuningas
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Kuningas wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuningas tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuningas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Der Sloot passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T4#
Van Der Sloot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot controls the position from side control.#T5##SUB#
Van Der Sloot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Van Der Sloot controlling the position.
Van Der Sloot moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (12) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Van Der Sloot looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Van Der Sloot looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kuningas regains half guard.
Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Kuningas has an active guard here but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (15) vs (2) Kuningas#T11#
Kuningas tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Kuningas manages to get back to half guard.
Kuningas is doing well to control the position and prevent Van Der Sloot from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T12#
Van Der Sloot is keen to just control but Kuningas is a slippery customer.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kuningas is trying to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (18) vs (2) Kuningas#T13#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (20) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas is looking to get to half guard.#T14##SUB#
Van Der Sloot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuningas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuningas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Sloot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 20 to 2. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ieyasu looking to score a takedown here. Corona is defending well but Ieyasu drives through and ends up in Corona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Corona looking for a guillotine here but Ieyasu defends easily.
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.
Corona controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Ieyasu slips nicely into half guard.
Ieyasu trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it. #T1#
Ieyasu keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.
Corona is refusing to be controlled, as Ieyasu sits in half guard.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Ieyasu pushing down on Corona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona won't allow Ieyasu to pass to mount.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Corona is defending well.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ieyasu seems content to control.
Ieyasu is looking to pass Corona's guard but actually Corona recovers to full guard.
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona has his hands on Ieyasu's head, controlling the position.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona working a defensive guard here.
Ieyasu trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Corona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ieyasu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Corona 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.
Ieyasu pushes down on Corona's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corona is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu wants to work for an arm triangle but Corona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Rough House inform me that Ieyasu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Ieyasu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ieyasu is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Ieyasu wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ieyasu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corona! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu wants to control the pace but Corona is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Ieyasu fails to advance to Corona's back.
Ieyasu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corona is looking to get to half guard.
Corona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ieyasu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Ieyasu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corona sees it coming and defends easily.
Corona is looking to control Ieyasu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corona avoid being mounted?
Ieyasu tries to pass to full mount but Corona defends it.
Ieyasu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2#
Ieyasu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ieyasu is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ieyasu seems content to control.
Corona trying to control here.
Ieyasu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corona trying to control but Ieyasu postures up.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ieyasu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Corona! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (8) Ieyasu#T10#
Corona tries to lock up and control but Ieyasu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a submission but Corona is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Ieyasu has hold of Corona's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Corona manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Corona manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Corona gets back to full guard.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona is trying to keep Ieyasu in close.
#T11#
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ieyasu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ieyasu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corona! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corona (4) vs (8) Ieyasu
Ieyasu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (4) vs (10) Ieyasu#T12#
Ieyasu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (4) vs (13) Ieyasu
Corona is looking to improve his position but Ieyasu isn't that keen on the idea.
Ieyasu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Corona is holding on tight.
Ieyasu trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Corona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13##SUB2#
Ieyasu has isolated one of Corona's arms. Corona looking to fight him off but Ieyasu twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
Toyotomi Ieyasu 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ibrahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Itinya
Ibrahim controlling from side mount.
Ibrahim working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itinya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Itinya wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Itinya being controlled for a moment.
Itinya is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim is staying tight to Itinya's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ibrahim wants to control for a moment but Itinya uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ibrahim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Ibrahim 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 Ibrahim.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim is thwarting Itinya's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Itinya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well.
Itinya has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Itinya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Itinya to sweep him here. #T5#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Itinya
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Itinya is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T6##SUB#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T7#
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Itinya is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ibrahim controls the position.#T8#
Itinya can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Itinya's shoulder. That is not cool.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim in the domination position with Itinya hanging on.#T9##SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Itinya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Itinya. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (4) Itinya
Ibrahim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itinya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ibrahim has a hand on Itinya's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Itinya takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (7) Itinya
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya controlling from the full mount.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away. #T11#
Ibrahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Itinya trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
Itinya is trying to control here but Ibrahim has managed to regain half guard.
Itinya is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T13#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ibrahim has an active guard here but Itinya has managed to pass into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Itinya content to control rather than advance.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard but Itinya manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (10) Itinya
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Stix Itinya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Chai pulls guard effortlessly.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and River jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
River looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai seems keen to control River's posture.#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chai is tightening it up a little... River has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! River reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! River taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng pushes Marston up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kyng turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kyng manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marston (0) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Marston tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marston's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marston tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Kyng wants to take a breather but Marston manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kyng.
Marston 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.#T1#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#T3#
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston trying to control the position.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Kyng trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (7) Kyng
Marston wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Marston is trying to improve his position.
Kyng taking a breather here. #T5#
Marston is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng controlling from side mount.
Marston regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kyng's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T6#
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marston manages to get to full guard.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Marston has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Marston wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyng's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (7) Kyng
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Kyng is trying to keep Marston in close.
Marston won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Kyng pulls Marston in to control the position.
Kyng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marston manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (9) Kyng
Kyng is fighting to break Marston's control of his arms but Marston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyng content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (9) Kyng#T11#
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyng trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Kyng controlling Marston's posture.
Marston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kyng 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: Marston (4) vs (11) Kyng
Marston is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Marston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Kyng content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Marston wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyng is now in half guard.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Marston gets back to full guard.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Kyng has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marston is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Makarov shows good takedown defense.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makarov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Makarov is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Gomes postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarov holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (2) Gomes#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov is looking to sweep but instead, Gomes has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Makarov wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Makarov tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Makarov is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makarov avoid being mounted?#T3#
Makarov tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Makarov has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Makarov is controlling Gomes's posture.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.#T8#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Makarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. #T9#
Makarov pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Gomes 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.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Gomes being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (7) Gomes
Makarov sneaks back into half guard.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Makarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (10) Gomes
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.
Makarov tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Makarov sneaks back into half guard.
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Makarov trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is looking to advance position but Makarov won't allow it.
Gomes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 10 to 2. Ronaldo Gomes retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Ronaldo Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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