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HC GRAP 35 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 12 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Danilov up against the cage.#TD#
Danilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Gracie
Danilov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (2) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Danilov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets to mount! Danilov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (2) vs (6) Gracie#T1#
Gracie looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Danilov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danilov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (6) Gracie#SUB#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Danilov defends it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Danilov is defending well.
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danilov! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (4) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape.
Gracie moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Danilov (4) vs (14) Gracie#T4##SUB2#
Danilov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Danilov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Danilov fending off the submission attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Danilov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T5#
Gracie is trying to stick to Danilov's back but Danilov is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Danilov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (14) Gracie#SUB#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (16) Gracie
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie passes Danilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danilov is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Danilov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working.
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Gracie is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control from Danilov's half guard. Danilov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Danilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danilov is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (6) vs (19) Gracie#T9##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Danilov is defending well.
Danilov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (6) vs (21) Gracie
Gracie takes Danilov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Danilov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Danilov (6) vs (24) Gracie#T10##SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Danilov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie has the hooks in. Danilov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Danilov is defending it well.
#T11##SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Danilov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Danilov fending off the submission attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Danilov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Danilov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Danilov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12##SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Danilov is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Danilov is controlling his hands well.
Danilov rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13##SUB2#
Danilov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Danilov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Gracie!
A very excited looking Robert Gracie 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DeShawn West! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Horghain Yan Spentliche!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Yan Spentliche has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Yan Spentliche shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yan Spentliche wants a takedown but no success here.
Yan Spentliche gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShawn West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yan Spentliche has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yan Spentliche drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yan Spentliche gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
Yan Spentliche looking for a takedown.
Yan Spentliche goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
West clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
West looking for a takedown.
Yan Spentliche is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Yan Spentliche is trying to trip West. He has hold of a leg but West is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yan Spentliche persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: West (0) vs (2) Yan Spentliche
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to sweep here but Yan Spentliche controlling him for the moment.
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan Spentliche is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West wants to sweep here but Yan Spentliche controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Yan Spentliche is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
West controlling the position.
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan Spentliche must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yan Spentliche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
West keeping moving, preventing Yan Spentliche from controlling successfully.
Yan Spentliche 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. #T3#
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan Spentliche 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. #T4##SUB2#
Yan Spentliche has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yan Spentliche's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (2) vs (2) Yan Spentliche#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
Yan Spentliche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West's corner is telling him to maintain position.
West'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.#T5#
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yan Spentliche swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yan Spentliche is trying to control the position but West postures up. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche 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. #SUB2#
West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yan Spentliche has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Yan Spentliche's legs - danger averted.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yan Spentliche working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Yan Spentliche being controlled here, momentarily.
Yan Spentliche pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
West advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: West (5) vs (2) Yan Spentliche
West working away.
West taking a breather here.
West working away.#T7#
West is staying tight to Yan Spentliche's torso, preventing him from escaping.
West wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
Yan Spentliche manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
West controlling the pace.
Yan Spentliche trying to control but West postures up.
West sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yan Spentliche is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: West (5) vs (6) Yan Spentliche#T8##SUB2#
West preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yan Spentliche.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Yan Spentliche go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche is persistently looking for the submission but West is defending it well.
Yan Spentliche struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
West is trying to break free.
Yan Spentliche is trying to stick to West's back but West is turning into Yan Spentliche. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yan Spentliche's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by West. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (7) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
Yan Spentliche trying to control here.
Still in half guard, West seems content to control.#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions off his back.
Yan Spentliche is in trouble now - West has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: West (10) vs (6) Yan Spentliche#T10#
West tries to control but Yan Spentliche wriggling away.
West looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yan Spentliche tries to hold on but West postures up.
Yan Spentliche is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but West is staying active.
West controlling his opponent.
Yan Spentliche regains half guard.#T11#
Yan Spentliche trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions off his back.
West controlling the pace.
Yan Spentliche trying to control from the bottom.
West controlling the pace.
Yan Spentliche trying to hold on to West's head to control him but West postures up.
#T13#
West moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: West (13) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
Yan Spentliche sneaks back into half guard.
Yan Spentliche is in trouble now - West has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: West (16) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yan Spentliche 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.#T14#
Yan Spentliche tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
West with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yan Spentliche tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yan Spentliche 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: West (19) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Yan Spentliche right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
West takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
A victorious DeShawn West 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dennis Rader!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teteny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rader defends it nicely.#CL2#
Rader has Teteny up against the cage in a clinch.
Rader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Teteny.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Teteny turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Rader jumps into guard, dragging Teteny to the mat.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rader wants to improve his position but instead Teteny has moved into half guard.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Teteny is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rader is looking for a sweep. Teteny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rader is defending against the submission attempts here by Teteny.
#SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Teteny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Rader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Teteny 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.
Rader is looking to control Teteny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rader avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Teteny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Teteny 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.
Rader is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura but Rader is defending it quite comfortably.
Teteny sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Rader wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rader manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rader is looking for a triangle but Teteny pushes his legs off easily.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rader is looking for a triangle but Teteny pushes his legs off easily.
Rader wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Teteny advances to half guard.
Rader wants to get back to full guard.
Rader is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rader manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teteny trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Teteny looking to pass the guard.
Rader wants to sweep here but Teteny controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6#
Teteny sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teteny defends well.
Teteny trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rader manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teteny has Rader in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (0) vs (2) Rader
Rader sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rader is looking to advance position but Teteny has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (4) vs (2) Rader
Teteny sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Teteny tries to control but Rader wriggling away. #T8#
Teteny fails to advance to Rader's back. #SUB#
Teteny has hold of Rader's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rader manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rader tries to hold on but Teteny pushes him away. #SUB#
Teteny has hold of Rader's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rader manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rader wants to control but Teteny is having none of it.#SUB#
Teteny looking to secure an arm triangle but Rader defends it well.
Rader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teteny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Rader wants to control but Teteny is having none of it.
Rader is trying to reverse the position but instead Teteny has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Teteny (7) vs (2) Rader
Rader is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Teteny off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Teteny working for a choke but Rader is defending well.
Teteny keeps control of the position as Rader tries to break free.
#SUB#
Teteny tightening his grip on Rader, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Teteny working for a choke but Rader is defending well. #T10#
Teteny keeps control of the position as Rader tries to break free.
#SUB#
Teteny working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T11##SUB#
Teteny is looking for the choke from the back position but Rader is controlling his hands well.
Rader is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Teteny is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rader is defending well though. Teteny let's go of the attempt for now.
Rader wants to control his opponent's hands but Teteny gets his hands free. #SUB#
Teteny is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Teteny looking for the choke but no joy.
Rader trying to control the hands but Teteny won't let him. #T12#
Teteny has the hooks in. Rader is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Teteny is not going to allow Rader to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Rader is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Teteny keeps control of the position as Rader tries to break free.
#T13#
Rader rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Teteny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rader is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.
Rader is looking for a sweep. Teteny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Rader is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Rader is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #T14#
Teteny prevents Rader from improving his position.#SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Rader tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg.
Rader wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teteny prevents Rader from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teteny takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Malley has managed to clinch.
Hudak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hudak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malley wants a takedown but no success here.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hudak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malley has Hudak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hudak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jamal Hudak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hudak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hudak pulls Malley into guard.
Malley 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.
Malley passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (3) Malley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak tries to buck Malley off but Malley is having none of it.
Hudak prevents Malley from improving position. #T1#
Hudak trying to remain calm as Malley controls from the top position.
Hudak prevents Malley from improving position.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.
Hudak gets back to half guard.
Malley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hudak is pressing down on Malley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hudak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.
Malley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hudak has Malley pulled in close to control his posture.
Malley looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Malley controlling from the top position.
Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malley is continuing to stall.
Malley looking to pass the guard.
Malley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The adventures of Malley the control monster continue. Boring.#T5#
Malley preventing the sweep.
Malley wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
Hudak has his hands on Malley's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Malley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hudak working a defensive guard here.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hudak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Malley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malley passes into half guard.
Malley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malley wants to pass the guard but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak is controlling Malley's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Malley performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Malley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Malley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hudak won't allow Malley to pass to mount.
Hudak trying to control but Malley postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hudak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudak.#SUB#
Malley sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hudak doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Malley paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hudak - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamal Hudak!
After the fight, Jamal Hudak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chabazian gets tackled into the cage by Rocksteady. Rocksteady maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rocksteady lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Chabazian
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Rocksteady postures up.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Rocksteady postures up.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Rocksteady showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabazian looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksteady defends well.#T1#
Chabazian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chabazian is trying to keep Rocksteady in close.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian is still trying to improve position.
Chabazian keeps trying to improve his position.
Chabazian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocksteady controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #T2#
Chabazian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksteady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Chabazian
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chabazian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocksteady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabazian has managed to get both his arms back between Rocksteady's legs - danger averted.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocksteady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocksteady 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: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Chabazian#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chabazian is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold.
Chabazian is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chabazian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocksteady. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocksteady works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rocksteady (7) vs (2) Chabazian
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chabazian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chabazian is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Chabazian manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rocksteady's best efforts.
Rocksteady prevents Chabazian from improving his position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chabazian keeps working.
Chabazian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabazian manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady won't allow Chabazian to sweep him here. #T5##SUB2#
Rocksteady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabazian controls Rocksteady momentarily but Rocksteady frees himself.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chabazian 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: Rocksteady (7) vs (4) Chabazian
Rocksteady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well.
Rocksteady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocksteady.#T6#
Chabazian trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chabazian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rocksteady is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rocksteady has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (9) vs (4) Chabazian
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian 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#
Chabazian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksteady defends it easily.
Rocksteady stays in close to Chabazian's body and controls the position.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chabazian controls Rocksteady momentarily but Rocksteady frees himself.
Rocksteady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady stays in close to Chabazian's body and controls the position.
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksteady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (9) vs (6) Chabazian
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocksteady swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rocksteady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chabazian 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.
Rocksteady is doing well to control the position and prevent Chabazian from advancing to side control.#T10#
Rocksteady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabazian is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chabazian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocksteady is just riding it out for now. Chabazian eventually gives up the hold.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabazian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabazian's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocksteady (13) vs (6) Chabazian#SUB#
Chabazian showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Rocksteady working for a choke but Chabazian is defending well.
Rocksteady is looking to control Chabazian but Chabazian is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
Chabazian can't escape the position.
Rocksteady doesn't have the hooks in and Chabazian manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (13) vs (8) Chabazian#SUB2#
Chabazian has gone for a leg lock! Rocksteady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chabazian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (15) vs (8) Chabazian#SUB#
Rocksteady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocksteady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet. #T12#
Rocksteady stays in close to Chabazian's body and controls the position.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chabazian pulls Rocksteady in to control the position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving. #SUB#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Chabazian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksteady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksteady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chabazian controls Rocksteady momentarily but Rocksteady frees himself. #SUB2#
Chabazian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocksteady is aware though and is defending well.
Rocksteady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocksteady postures up.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabazian wants to sweep here but Rocksteady controlling him for the moment.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #T14#
Chabazian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (15) vs (10) Chabazian
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabazian defends well.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocksteady, not yet.
Chabazian is looking to pass into half guard but Rocksteady pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rocksteady is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (17) vs (10) Chabazian
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
James Rocksteady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
#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.
Kruglov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruglov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sam controls the pace.#T1#
Kruglov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sam is stalling in the full guard.
Kruglov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruglov seems keen to control Sam's posture.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruglov wants to control the position but Sam says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruglov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruglov 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.
Sam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Kruglov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sam wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov looking to control.
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (3) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (3) vs (2) Kruglov#T6#
Sam gets full guard.
Sam is controlling Kruglov's posture.
Sam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kruglov preventing the sweep.
Kruglov postures up.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Kruglov from controlling successfully.
Sam working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Sam is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruglov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruglov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruglov controlling from the top position.
Kruglov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Sam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kruglov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruglov looking to sit in guard and control but Sam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov pulls Sam in to control the position. #T9#
Kruglov is continuing to stall.
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet.
Kruglov controls Sam momentarily but Sam frees himself.
Sam stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Sam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Sam trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Kruglov is trying to keep Sam in close.
Sam 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. #T11#
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sam manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (4) Kruglov
Kruglov advances to half guard. #T12#
Sam is pressing down on Kruglov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kruglov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam pulls Kruglov in to control the position.
Kruglov trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruglov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (4) Kruglov
Sam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruglov's guard. #T13#
Kruglov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sam has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (10) vs (4) Kruglov
Kruglov tries to reverse the position but Sam maintains control.
Sam controlling from the full mount.
Kruglov tries to reverse the position but Sam maintains control.#T14#
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruglov is looking to escape.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Sam pushes him away.
Sam controlling the pace 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!
Sam takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After the fight, Sambo Sam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 7 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maykit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Oliveira
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maykit controlling from the top position.
Maykit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Maykit trying to control the pace.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T1#
Maykit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oliveira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira has his hands on Maykit's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maykit controls the pace.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Maykit stays in close to Oliveira's body and controls the position.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Maykit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maykit is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Maykit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maykit has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Maykit 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.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. #T5#
Maykit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard. #SUB#
Maykit seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira is pressing down on Maykit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maykit 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.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6##SUB2#
Oliveira has an active guard here but Maykit has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to control the action here but instead Maykit manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Oliveira
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.
Maykit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira is still trying to improve position.
Maykit controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Maykit has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Maykit content just to control the position here.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Maykit has a good base and remains in mount.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Oliveira tries to improve his position but instead Maykit has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (8) vs (0) Oliveira
Maykit controlling well, preventing Oliveira from escaping the position.
Maykit biding his time, controlling Oliveira. #T11#
Oliveira tries to escape but Maykit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maykit biding his time, controlling Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Maykit just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Maykit working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB#
Oliveira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maykit gets his way!
#T12#
Oliveira just trying to survive but Maykit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oliveira tries to break free.
Oliveira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maykit.
#T13#
Maykit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Maykit looking for the choke from the back. #T14#
Maykit has the hooks in. Oliveira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oliveira trying to control the hands but Maykit won't let him.
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but Maykit keeps control of the position.
Oliveira trying to control the hands but Maykit breaks the grip.
Good control from Maykit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maykit working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Woodie Maykit waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 12 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Amosov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tai Kung tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Tai Kung clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tai Kung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Amosov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Tai Kung
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.
Amosov has control of Tai Kung's left arm, preventing Tai Kung from doing any damage.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amosov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amosov wants to improve his position but instead Tai Kung has moved into half guard.
Tai Kung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amosov wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Amosov won't allow Tai Kung to pass to mount.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tai Kung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tai Kung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tai Kung wants to free his trapped foot but Amosov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.
Amosov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Tai Kung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amosov is staying active underneath Tai Kung, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Amosov gets back to full guard.
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amosov is trying to control the position but Tai Kung postures up.
Tai Kung is stalling in the full guard.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Tai Kung tries to pass. #T6#
Tai Kung slips nicely into half guard.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Tai Kung is controlling well.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but Amosov defending well.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Tai Kung is trying to control. Amosov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Tai Kung is controlling well.
#T8#
Amosov keeping hold of Tai Kung's head, controlling as best he can.
Amosov wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping busy.
Tai Kung content to control rather than advance.
Amosov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tai Kung from advancing to side control.#T9#
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tai Kung tries to free his leg and advance position but Amosov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amosov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (2) Tai Kung#T10#
Tai Kung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tai Kung has control of Amosov's left arm, preventing Amosov from doing any damage.
Amosov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amosov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (2) Tai Kung#T11#
Tai Kung holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amosov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amosov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tai Kung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung trying to control the position here.
Tai Kung wants to sweep here but Amosov controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Tai Kung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amosov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tai Kung can't keep his opponent in guard - Amosov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Amosov seems content to control.
Amosov wants to free his trapped foot but Tai Kung is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Tai Kung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amosov is taking a breather. Tai Kung 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.
Amosov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai Kung keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Amosov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 20 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Frederick shoots in but Winston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frederick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Winston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Winston gets control of Frederick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Winston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frederick passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (3) vs (0) Winston
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (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 mount.
Winston tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away. #T1#
Winston is trying to escape the mount.
Frederick tries to control but Winston wriggling away.
Frederick controlling from mount.
Frederick trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
Winston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Winston reaches up to try and control the position but Frederick seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Winston rolls and tries to escape and now Frederick has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (8) vs (0) Winston
Frederick is not going to allow Winston to sit and survive in this position.
What can Winston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Frederick keeps control of the position as Winston tries to break free.
#T3#
Winston keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick is looking to control Winston but Winston is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Winston can't escape the position.
Winston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
#T4#
Winston tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Frederick looking to break Winston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Winston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Winston just trying to survive but Frederick is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Winston is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Winston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Winston tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.
Frederick seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Winston is holding on tight.
Winston wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Winston holds of for dear life.
Winston tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Winston tries to control the position but Frederick now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (11) vs (0) Winston
Frederick is trying to control but Winston is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Winston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (14) vs (0) Winston
Frederick tries to get the hooks in deep but Winston pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Winston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Winston for a finish.
Winston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Frederick controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Winston biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Winston tries to escape the position.
#T8##SUB#
Frederick is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Winston is defending well though. Frederick let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Winston right now.
#SUB#
Winston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Frederick gets his way!
Frederick gets his hands free as Winston looks to control. #T9#
Winston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Frederick looking to break Winston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Winston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Winston is really stuck here.
Winston trying to control the position but Frederick manages to sink in the hooks.
Winston wants to escape the position.
Frederick is looking to control Winston but Winston is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Frederick controls the action.
Winston trying to control the hands but Frederick breaks the grip. #SUB#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Winston wants to control his opponent's hands but Frederick gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Winston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Winston is refusing to be controlled, as Frederick sits in half guard. #T11#
Winston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Winston is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Frederick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winston sees it coming and defends easily.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Winston defends it. #T12#
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (17) vs (0) Winston
Winston is just holding on here. Frederick manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (20) vs (0) Winston
Winston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
Winston tries to escape the position.
Winston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Frederick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winston is looking to escape.
Winston is working to get back to half guard.
Winston is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Winston is desperately trying to improve his position but Frederick has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Winston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (20) vs (2) Winston
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
Winston is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston wants to control but Frederick is keeping him busy.
Winston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Martino Frederick retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Martino Frederick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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