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HC GRAP 34 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Horghain Yan Spentliche!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yan Spentliche takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Yan Spentliche is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Danilov can't fight it off and eventually Yan Spentliche manages to take the fight to the floor. Danilov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (0) vs (2) Yan Spentliche
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Yan Spentliche from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yan Spentliche tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yan Spentliche wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Yan Spentliche wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Yan Spentliche tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard.
Yan Spentliche controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Yan Spentliche from controlling successfully. #T2#
Yan Spentliche is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yan Spentliche stays in close to Danilov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yan Spentliche is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Yan Spentliche is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Yan Spentliche from controlling successfully.
Danilov being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Yan Spentliche wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yan Spentliche wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #T5#
Yan Spentliche is stalling in the full guard.
Yan Spentliche looking to sit in guard and control but Danilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (2) Yan Spentliche#SUB#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yan Spentliche really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Fitness inform us that Yan Spentliche has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yan Spentliche is trying to keep Danilov in close.
#SUB#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yan Spentliche looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yan Spentliche looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yan Spentliche! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (2) vs (6) Yan Spentliche#T6#
Yan Spentliche wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov tries to buck Yan Spentliche off but Yan Spentliche is having none of it.#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche is trying to get an arm triangle but Danilov is defending well. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Danilov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yan Spentliche but great work by Danilov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (6) vs (6) Yan Spentliche#T7#
Yan Spentliche wants to control but Danilov postures up.#SUB#
Danilov tries for a kimura but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Yan Spentliche's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yan Spentliche holds on to Danilov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Yan Spentliche tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Danilov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yan Spentliche, who protects the arm well.
Danilov working away.#SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yan Spentliche has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yan Spentliche is trying to control Danilov's posture but Danilov avoids it. #SUB#
Danilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yan Spentliche knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB#
Danilov is trying to get an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche is defending well. #SUB#
Danilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yan Spentliche knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yan Spentliche is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Yan Spentliche can't do much from the bottom here.
Yan Spentliche tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Danilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yan Spentliche struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Danilov tries for a kimura but Yan Spentliche is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Danilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Danilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Danilov is trying to get an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
Yan Spentliche is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Yan Spentliche is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danilov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (6) vs (10) Yan Spentliche#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche working for a choke but Danilov is defending well. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for the choke from the back.
Danilov can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche working for a choke but Danilov is defending well. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Danilov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11#
Yan Spentliche controlling the position well here. Danilov rolled but Yan Spentliche kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yan Spentliche has the hooks in. Danilov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Danilov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Danilov is having to fend off submission attempts from Yan Spentliche, who is looking to sink in the choke. Yan Spentliche doesn't have the hooks in though and Danilov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (8) vs (10) Yan Spentliche#SUB#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
Yan Spentliche working a defensive guard here.
#T13##SUB#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position here.
Yan Spentliche wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Yan Spentliche is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yan Spentliche manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Yan Spentliche's guard. #SUB#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14#
Yan Spentliche looking to control.
#SUB#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Yan Spentliche is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yan Spentliche manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Yan Spentliche's guard. #SUB#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danilov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Yan Spentliche slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (8) vs (12) Yan Spentliche
And that's the end of the fight!
Yan Spentliche wins on points by 12 to 8.
Horghain Yan Spentliche tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; DeShawn West! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
West has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: West (4) vs (0) Gracie
West is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West controls the action.#SUB#
West working for the choke.
Gracie tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
West keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T1#
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
West controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie breaks West's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (4) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (6) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
West tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
West prevents Gracie from improving his position.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie is not content to let West control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T4#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position but West postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T6#
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but West pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now West is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (8) vs (4) Gracie
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie has control of West's left arm, preventing West from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead West has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is trying to keep West in close.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (8) vs (6) Gracie#T8#
West 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: West (10) vs (6) Gracie
West is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: West (13) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
West looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
West wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if West 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.
West has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Gracie gets full guard.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, West has passed into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
West continues to stall.
Gracie tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
West is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and West pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: West (16) vs (6) Gracie#T12#
Gracie tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
West controlling the pace for now.
West avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
West is trying to take his opponent's back.
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Gracie can't escape the position.
West trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
West tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T14#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West wants to control the action but instead Gracie gets a body lock and reverses into West's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (16) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Gracie pushes down on West's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
West takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, DeShawn West thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 42 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teteny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.#TD#
Teteny decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Thayer#SUB#
Teteny seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thayer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (0) vs (2) Itzpapalotltotec
Itzpapalotltotec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pardi is keeping the position for now.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Pardi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pardi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pardi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pardi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pardi (4) vs (2) Itzpapalotltotec
Pardi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Pardi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to buck Pardi off but Pardi is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (4) vs (4) Itzpapalotltotec
The fighters are battling for position here. Pardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pardi wants to sweep here but Itzpapalotltotec controlling him for the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi'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.
Pardi pulls Itzpapalotltotec in close to prevent any damage.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec won't allow Pardi to sweep him here.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Pardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pardi has his hands on Itzpapalotltotec's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec looking to sit in guard and control but Pardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (6) vs (4) Itzpapalotltotec
Itzpapalotltotec looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pardi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pardi is pressing down on Itzpapalotltotec's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itzpapalotltotec is holding on for now.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control here.
#T4#
Pardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pardi prevents Itzpapalotltotec from improving his position.
Pardi is taking a breather. Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pardi is taking a breather. Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pardi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Pardi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pardi won't allow Itzpapalotltotec to sweep him here. #T6#
Pardi controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi won't allow Itzpapalotltotec to sweep him here.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position.
Pardi won't allow Itzpapalotltotec to sweep him here.
Pardi is stalling in the full guard.
Pardi won't allow Itzpapalotltotec to sweep him here. #T7#
Pardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itzpapalotltotec is keeping the position for now.
Pardi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pardi passes Itzpapalotltotec's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to improve his position.
Pardi content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to full guard.
Pardi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
Pardi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a sweep. Pardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Pardi trying to control the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pardi moves into full mount! Itzpapalotltotec won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (9) vs (4) Itzpapalotltotec
Itzpapalotltotec tries to reverse the position but Pardi maintains control.
Pardi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Itzpapalotltotec tries to lock up and control but Pardi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to control the position but Pardi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (12) vs (4) Itzpapalotltotec
Pardi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Itzpapalotltotec's body.
Itzpapalotltotec is really stuck here.
Pardi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pardi'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.#T11#
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the hands but Pardi won't let him.
Pardi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec can't escape the position.
Itzpapalotltotec is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pardi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T12#
Itzpapalotltotec just trying to survive but Pardi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Itzpapalotltotec is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Pardi controls the action.
Pardi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Itzpapalotltotec for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Itzpapalotltotec wants to escape the position.
#T14#
What can Itzpapalotltotec do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Itzpapalotltotec's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pardi avoiding Itzpapalotltotec 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Itzpapalotltotec's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pardi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Itzpapalotltotec's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maykit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winston to the ground. Maykit is now in Winston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Winston
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winston looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maykit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maykit escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Winston
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is trying to escape the position but Maykit is controlling the position.
Maykit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winston 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.
Maykit controls the position from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Winston is right now. #T2#
Maykit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Winston struggling a bit here.#T3#
Maykit taking a breather here.
Winston is trying to improve his position.
Winston is still trying to improve position.
Winston struggling a bit here.#T4#
Winston is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston trying to remain calm as Maykit controls from the top position.
Maykit trying to control the position but Winston is working away.
Winston is trying to escape the position but Maykit is controlling the position.
Winston wants to control but Maykit postures up.
Winston is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
The referee asks Maykit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maykit prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maykit wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Winston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Winston#T6#
Maykit gets back to full guard.
Winston wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
Winston wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Maykit.
Maykit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (7) vs (2) Winston
Winston is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up.
Maykit is looking to advance position but Winston has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maykit (7) vs (6) Winston
Winston wants to take Maykit's back here but Maykit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Winston tries to control but Maykit wriggling away.
Maykit tries to hold on but Winston postures up.#T8#
Maykit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winston trying to control but Maykit is having none of it.
Winston pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Maykit 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: Maykit (7) vs (9) Winston
Maykit is trying to break free.
Winston trying to control.
Maykit just trying to survive but Winston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Winston tightening his grip on Maykit, looking for the choke.
Maykit is really stuck here.
#T10##SUB2#
Maykit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maykit tries to break free.
Winston tries to keep control of the position but Maykit is staying busy.#SUB2#
Winston has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maykit's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Winston's hands.#T11#
Maykit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Winston.
#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a rear naked choke here but Maykit reverses the position brilliantly into Winston's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (9) vs (9) Winston
Winston is pulling down on Maykit's head to control his posture. #T12#
Winston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winston is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up. #T13#
Maykit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Maykit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winston controls Maykit momentarily but Maykit frees himself. #SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maykit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maykit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maykit sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Winston gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Winston wins on points by 10 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Winston 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Muffin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Kruglov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kruglov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muffin stands and throws Kruglov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (3) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov is not content to let Muffin control 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.#SUB#
Muffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruglov is defending well. #T1#
Muffin moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (5) vs (0) Kruglov
Muffin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muffin wants to control the pace but Kruglov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Muffin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kruglov is surviving well by controlling Muffin 's body position as best he can.
Kruglov wants to control but Muffin is having none of it.
Muffin trying to control but Kruglov is having none of it. #T2#
Muffin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Muffin is working for a guillotine from mount but Kruglov frees his head quite easily.
Kruglov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muffin controlling from the full mount.
Muffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kruglov for as long as he can get away with.
Muffin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Muffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kruglov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muffin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kruglov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (8) vs (0) Kruglov
Muffin tries to get the hooks in deep but Kruglov pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Muffin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Muffin is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kruglov with him. Kruglov is trying to defend but Muffin has an arm under the chin now! Kruglov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Matteo Chibaclov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chibaclov clinches. #TD#
Chibaclov gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chibaclov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Chibaclov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oliveira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (0) vs (3) Oliveira
Chibaclov is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Chibaclov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Chibaclov can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Oliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is thwarting Chibaclov's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Chibaclov is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (3) Oliveira
Chibaclov is looking to control Oliveira but Oliveira is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oliveira 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oliveira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3##SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a choke. Oliveira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Oliveira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (5) Oliveira
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (5) Oliveira
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Chibaclov won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Chibaclov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. #T5#
Oliveira is pulling down on Chibaclov's head. It's preventing any offense from Chibaclov, at least for the moment.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chibaclov is aware though and is defending well.
Chibaclov looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (7) Oliveira
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.#T6#
Oliveira pushing down on Chibaclov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chibaclov keeps working. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Chibaclov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Chibaclov gets full guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.#T7##SUB#
Chibaclov has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Chibaclov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Oliveira trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (7) Oliveira
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chibaclov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Chibaclov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oliveira reverses the position - he's now on top in Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (9) Oliveira#T9#
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Chibaclov is a slippery customer.#T10#
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (10) vs (9) Oliveira
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira is trying to keep Chibaclov in close.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Chibaclov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (10) vs (11) Oliveira
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Oliveira pushes down on Chibaclov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chibaclov tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Oliveira content to control rather than advance.
Chibaclov tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chibaclov (14) vs (11) Oliveira#SUB#
Oliveira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chibaclov. #T13#
Oliveira staying busy and making it hard for Chibaclov to control. #SUB#
Oliveira defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (14) vs (13) Oliveira
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov working a defensive guard but Oliveira passes into half guard.
Chibaclov gets full guard.#T14#
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Chibaclov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for a triangle here. Oliveira is fighting it but it looks tight! Chibaclov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Oliveira is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chriss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amosov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Amosov moves into range and clinches up with Chriss.
Amosov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chriss pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Chriss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chriss showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Chriss
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss controlling the pace.
Chriss is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but Amosov defending well. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Amosov is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Amosov is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
Chriss stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amosov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Amosov defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amosov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chriss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amosov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amosov is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amosov moves into full guard.
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chriss looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Chriss won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Chriss postures up.
Chriss trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but Amosov is keeping the position.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chriss stays in close to Amosov's body and controls the position.
Chriss advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (0) vs (5) Chriss#SUB2#
Chriss swings around for an armbar but Amosov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chriss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (5) Chriss
Amosov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amosov defends it easily.
Chriss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Amosov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chriss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Amosov stacks Chriss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Amosov! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (5) Chriss
Amosov wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Amosov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Amosov tries to advance to mount but Chriss denies him.
Chriss struggling a bit here.
Amosov trying to control the position but Chriss is working away.
Chriss struggling a bit here.#T9#
Chriss is holding Amosov down, trying to stall.
Chriss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chriss is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Amosov is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.
Chriss is trying to control but Amosov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (8) vs (5) Chriss
Chriss is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Amosov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chriss is looking to escape.
Chriss looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (11) vs (5) Chriss#T11#
Amosov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chriss's body.
Amosov avoiding Chriss 's attempts to control his hands.
Chriss breaks Amosov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (11) vs (7) Chriss#T12#
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chriss trying to move into half guard but instead Amosov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (13) vs (7) Chriss
Amosov trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss looking to control.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Chriss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Chriss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Chriss working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Amosov is just content to waste time from the top position. Chriss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Amosov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amosov has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chriss trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Chriss 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.#SUB2#
Chriss has his foot on Amosov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amosov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
Chriss 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Yaroslav Amosov 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tai Kung moves into the clinch.
Frederick tries for a takedown but Tai Kung manages to get underhooks.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Frederick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tai Kung wants a takedown.
#TD#
Frederick pulls guard successfully.
Tai Kung controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Frederick controls Tai Kung momentarily but Tai Kung frees himself.
Tai Kung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick continues to stall.#T2#
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tai Kung's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Tai Kung
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Tai Kung pulls Frederick in to control the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is keeping the position.
Tai Kung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung has control of Frederick's left arm, preventing Frederick from doing any damage.
Frederick trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom. #T5#
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tai Kung has his hands on Frederick's head, controlling the position.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving. #T6#
Frederick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick stays in close to Tai Kung's body and controls the position. #T7#
Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung looking to control.
Frederick pushes down on Tai Kung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frederick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tai Kung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tai Kung is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.#T8#
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
Tai Kung wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Frederick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tai Kung is just riding it out for now. Frederick eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Frederick is thwarting Tai Kung's attempts to control the position.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is defending well.
Tai Kung controlling the position well. #T10#
Frederick prevents Tai Kung from improving his position.
Frederick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Tai Kung
Frederick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tai Kung is looking to escape. #T11#
Tai Kung slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tai Kung is trying is best to control the position here. #T12#
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tai Kung tries to roll over but Frederick keeps him under control.
Tai Kung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Tai Kung defends it.
Tai Kung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frederick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frederick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (5) vs (4) Tai Kung#T13#
Frederick needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tai Kung is riding his opponent, not letting Frederick buck him off.
Tai Kung not allowing Frederick to control his hands.
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Tai Kung controls the position.
Tai Kung avoiding Frederick 's attempts to control his hands.
Frederick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tai Kung controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Martino Frederick retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Martino Frederick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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