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SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into range and clinches up with Marlin.
Marlin is pressed up against the cage. San has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marlin down to the mat. Marlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlin shoots in looking for a takedown but San manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
San gets a double leg takedown into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) San
My spies in The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San pushes down on Marlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San is working for a kimura but Marlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) San
San is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Marlin looking to control.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San passes into half guard.
Marlin is doing well to control the position and prevent San from advancing to side control.
San works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (8) San#T3#
Marlin tries to reverse the position but San maintains control.
Marlin has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (11) San#SUB2#
San looking to break Marlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
San goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marlin escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (11) San
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #T4#
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marlin escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (11) San
San is not content to let Marlin control the position. #SUB#
San wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marlin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of San's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! San is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Striped Marlin!
A relieved looking Striped Marlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caceres fails with a takedown attempt.
Caceres doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Cardosi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cardosi.
Cardosi looking for a takedown. #TD#
Caceres has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cardosi is trying to keep an underhook but Caceres manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Cardosi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.
Cardosi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caceres, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Caceres prevents Cardosi from improving position.
Caceres can't do much from the bottom here.
Caceres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caceres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in The Forge đź‘Š inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi 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.#T3#
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Cardosi wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres gets back to full guard.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
Caceres seems keen to control Cardosi's posture.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caceres's guard.
Caceres moves into full guard.
Caceres pulls Cardosi in close to prevent any damage.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caceres seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres keeping control of the position.
Caceres gets back to full guard.
Caceres has his hands on Cardosi's head, controlling the position.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
Caceres pulls Cardosi in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardosi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Caceres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardosi defends it easily.#T6#
Cardosi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (8) Cardosi
Caceres regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardosi to get the leverage.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Caceres is working away.
Caceres wants to sweep but Cardosi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Caceres! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (2) vs (13) Cardosi
Caceres tries to lock up and control but Cardosi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caceres regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caceres defends it well. #T7#
Cardosi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Caceres is squirming around nicely.
Caceres can't escape the position.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres 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: Caceres (4) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (6) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Cardosi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Caceres has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (9) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cardosi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (11) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres prevents Cardosi from getting the reversal.#T9#
Caceres wants to take Cardosi's back but he can't do it this time.
Cardosi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (14) vs (18) Cardosi#SUB#
Caceres working for a choke but Cardosi is defending well. #SUB#
Cardosi tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Caceres has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Cardosi is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Yasalmibaal. Yasalmibaal gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Yasalmibaal gets a double leg takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River working for a triangle but Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
River working for a triangle but Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
Yasalmibaal passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
River wants to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal#T3#
Yasalmibaal tries to control but River wriggling away.
River is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
River is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.
Yasalmibaal looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from River to control.
River is looking to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control the pace but River is squirming around nicely.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from getting the reversal.#T5##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yasalmibaal wants to control the pace but River is squirming around nicely.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal trying to control but River is having none of it.
River tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.#T6#
River sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
River is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on River's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for River. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (11) Yasalmibaal
River working to try and regain half guard.
River manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Yasalmibaal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a guillotine from mount but River is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T8##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
River looking to pass the guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
River is really struggling to control Yasalmibaal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
River sitting in guard, not really doing much.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T11#
River passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
River is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12##SUB#
Yasalmibaal is defending against the submission attempts here by River.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
River is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Yasalmibaal as he works his way to full guard.
#T13#
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
#T14#
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 14 to 2.
Odaishah Yasalmibaal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strakapoud drives through with a takedown into Engine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Engine
Strakapoud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Engine keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Engine 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: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Engine#T1#
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strakapoud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Engine content to stall in guard here.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engine controls the pace.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engine is stalling in the full guard.
Strakapoud working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Strakapoud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engine controls the pace.
Engine stands and throws Strakapoud's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (5) Engine
Strakapoud struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strakapoud keeps working. #SUB2#
Engine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Engine content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Strakapoud wants to control but Engine postures up.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strakapoud keeps working.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the position but Engine is controlling the position.
Strakapoud struggling a bit here.
Engine controlling from side mount.
Engine tries to advance to mount but Strakapoud instead regains half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to control Engine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strakapoud avoid being mounted?#T4#
Strakapoud manages to get to full guard.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strakapoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud wants to hit a sweep here but Engine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Strakapoud there! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (8) Engine#T5#
Engine avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud just holding on.#T7#
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Strakapoud gets full guard.
Engine passes Strakapoud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Engine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Engine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Strakapoud trying to control from the bottom.
Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Strakapoud is looking to control Engine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strakapoud avoid being mounted?
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (11) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Engine looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strakapoud tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.#T9#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine wants to control the pace but Strakapoud is squirming around nicely.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine wants to control the pace but Strakapoud is squirming around nicely.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away. #T11#
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Engine avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.
Strakapoud is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Engine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Engine's head to control him but Engine postures up.
Engine tries to pass to full mount but Strakapoud defends it.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strakapoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Engine trying to control from half guard but Strakapoud is working away.
Engine is taking a breather. Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Strakapoud defending well.
Engine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Engine is controlling well.
#T14#
Strakapoud trying to control here.
Engine wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping him busy.
Strakapoud gets back to full guard.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud wants to sweep here but Engine controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Engine from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strakapoud has his hands on Engine's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dallas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farquharson sprawls well initially but Dallas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallas 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.
Farquharson wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
Well, if Dallas 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.
Farquharson is refusing to be controlled, as Dallas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dallas seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Farquharson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Farquharson is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount. #SUB#
Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dallas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Dallas looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dallas controlling from mount.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dallas prevents Farquharson from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas wants to control the pace but Farquharson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dallas wants to finish this one by submission but Farquharson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dallas.
Farquharson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Dallas trying to control but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson regains half guard.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallas trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson 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.#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farquharson is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson is staying active underneath Dallas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Farquharson has his hands clasped together around Dallas's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Dallas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farquharson is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallas passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura but Farquharson is defending well.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Dallas is controlling well.
Dallas is pressing down on Farquharson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farquharson is holding on for now.
Farquharson wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farquharson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dallas wants to pass to mount but Farquharson is defending the position. #T6##SUB#
Dallas is working for a submission of some sort.
Farquharson wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
Farquharson is looking to improve his position.
Dallas wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
Farquharson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Dallas controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson seems keen to control Dallas's posture.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Farquharson controlling Dallas's posture.
Dallas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson regains half guard.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dallas is working for a submission of some sort.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Dallas tries to pass to full mount but Farquharson defends it.
Farquharson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson controlling Dallas's posture. #T9#
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson controlling Dallas's posture.
Farquharson 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: Dallas (8) vs (2) Farquharson#T10#
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Dallas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dallas is trying to control but Farquharson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (5) Farquharson
Dallas tries to improve his position but instead Farquharson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dallas (8) vs (8) Farquharson#SUB2#
Farquharson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dallas won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Farquharson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed clinches up with Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Reed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (4) vs (0) Ibrahim
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim 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: Reed (4) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Reed is controlling Ibrahim's posture.
Reed 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.
Ibrahim passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Let's hope that Ibrahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.#T4#
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ibrahim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahim trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ibrahim.#T7#
Reed 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.
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ibrahim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Ibrahim in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (6) vs (7) Ibrahim
Reed seems a little lost for a moment, as Ibrahim dominates the positioning.#T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Ibrahim controlling the position.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Reed is trying to improve his position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Reed takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Reed tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim. #T12#
Reed gets full guard.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep. #T13#
Reed is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (6) vs (10) Ibrahim#T14#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
Reed tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
Reed seems a little lost for a moment, as Ibrahim dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but Reed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (8) vs (10) Ibrahim
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Ahmad Ibrahim 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bar enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Bar
Black wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Bar has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Black passes Bar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black trying to control from Bar's half guard. Bar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (0) Bar
Black prevents Bar from getting the reversal.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bar is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bar manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Bar seems a little lost for a moment, as Black dominates the positioning.
Black working away.
Bar is not content to let Black control the position.
Black working away.#SUB#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Black wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Bar is defending well.
Bar 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.#T4#
Black is looking to stall here but Bar recovers full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is pushing down on Bar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bar is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Bar defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bar defends it well. #T5##SUB#
Bar makes his way to full guard, as Black worked for a kimura.
Bar is trying to keep Black in close.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Bar working a defensive guard here.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bar is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black is looking to pass into half guard but Bar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (5) vs (2) Bar#T7##SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Bar defends it easily.
Black 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.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black wants to hit a sweep here but Bar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Black there! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (5) Bar
Bar prevents Black from getting the reversal.#T8#
Bar content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Bar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Black can't escape the position.
#T9#
Black tries to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.#T10#
Bar is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Bar passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Black wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (7) vs (5) Bar
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Bar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (7) vs (7) Bar
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13##SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bar controls the pace.
Black wants to sweep but no luck. #T14##SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Black gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Black takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Excalam Black 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cap clinches. #TD#
Cap has picked Hunt up - he's going for a ride! Cap dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Hunt
Well, if Cap 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.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cap manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt is thwarting Cap's attempts to control the position.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Cap is having none of it. #T1#
Cap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cap has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Cap is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T2#
Hunt won't allow Cap to sweep him here.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving. #T3#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cap has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cap has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (7) vs (2) Hunt
Cap content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Hunt is not content to let Cap control the position.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt wants to control but Cap postures up.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Cap controlling from side mount.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt wants to control but Cap postures up.
Hunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cap off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (7) vs (6) Hunt#T6##SUB2#
Cap is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunt Tightens the hold and Cap taps out furiously! Hunt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 23 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flenderson enables Elvul to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flenderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Flenderson pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Flenderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture. #T1#
Elvul content to stall in guard here.
Flenderson looking to control.
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Flenderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Flenderson trying to control the position.
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.
Elvul controlling from the top position.
Elvul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flenderson for as long as he can get away with.
Flenderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Flenderson is controlling Elvul's posture.
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Flenderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Flenderson.
Elvul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (0) Flenderson#T6#
Elvul tries to advance to mount but Flenderson denies him.
Elvul staying calm.
Flenderson prevents Elvul from improving position. #T7#
Elvul controlling the position from side mount.
Flenderson has one of Elvul's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Elvul is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flenderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
Flenderson stops Elvul from passing to mount.
Flenderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Elvul's best efforts.#T9#
Elvul content to control rather than advance.
Elvul'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.
Flenderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Elvul from advancing to side control.
Elvul is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now. #T10#
Flenderson trying to control but Elvul postures up.
Flenderson is looking to improve his position.
Elvul trying to control the pace.
Elvul is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now. #T11#
Elvul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Flenderson is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Elvul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flenderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elvul works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (0) Flenderson#T13#
Elvul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flenderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flenderson is just holding on here. Elvul manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (11) vs (0) Flenderson#T14#
Flenderson can't escape the position.
Elvul is riding his opponent, not letting Flenderson buck him off.
Flenderson trying to control the hands but Elvul breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Dreynos Elvul 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 55 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macker as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Macker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Macker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macker.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Macker.
Ottke has Macker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ottke wants to take the fight to the mat but Macker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ottke wants a takedown.
Ottke stops a takedown attempt from Macker.
Ottke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macker wants to take the fight to the mat but Ottke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.
Macker wants to take the fight to the mat but Ottke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Macker has Ottke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ottke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ottke prevents it.
Ottke tries for a takedown but Macker manages to get underhooks.
Ottke gets underhooks to prevent Macker's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Ottke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Macker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Macker
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Ottke looking for the choke but no joy.
Macker trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Macker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Macker#T2#
Macker trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke trying to control the position.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Macker passes into half guard.
Ottke trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker content to control rather than advance.
Macker prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T7#
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Macker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg. #T8#
Macker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke trying to control but Macker postures up.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
Macker is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Macker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke wants to control the action here but instead Macker manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (4) vs (5) Macker
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Macker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Macker fails to advance to Ottke's back.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Macker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (4) vs (8) Macker
Macker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to control his opponent's hands but Macker gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 8 to 4. Dan Macker retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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