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Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Spagnolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spagnolo tries to counter by clinching up but Sakamoto breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Spagnolo instigates a clinch. #TD#
Spagnolo successfully pulls guard.
Spagnolo 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.
Spagnolo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Spagnolo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Spagnolo, not yet.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Spagnolo is keeping the position.
Sakamoto trying to control but Spagnolo is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto passes into half guard. #T1#
Sakamoto is just content to waste time from the top position. Spagnolo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Spagnolo is keeping the position.
Sakamoto trying to control but Spagnolo is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Spagnolo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (2) vs (0) Sakamoto
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Spagnolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spagnolo has managed to get both his arms back between Sakamoto's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for subs off his back but Spagnolo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Sakamoto has a hand on Spagnolo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spagnolo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (5) vs (0) Sakamoto
Spagnolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spagnolo trying to control but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Sakamoto can't escape the position.
#T3#
Sakamoto tries to improve his position but instead Spagnolo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Spagnolo (8) vs (0) Sakamoto
Sakamoto tries to roll but Spagnolo sticks to his back.
Spagnolo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sakamoto is trying to break free.
#T4#
Spagnolo not allowing Sakamoto to control his hands.
Sakamoto tries to break free.
Spagnolo 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.
Sakamoto rolls, trying to escape but Spagnolo keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spagnolo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sakamoto tries to escape but Spagnolo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sakamoto trying to control the hands but Spagnolo breaks the grip. #T5#
Spagnolo keeps control of the position as Sakamoto tries to break free.
Sakamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sakamoto tries to break free.
Sakamoto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sakamoto tries to break free.
#T6#
Sakamoto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Spagnolo has good solid back control here.
Spagnolo gets his hands free as Sakamoto looks to control.
Spagnolo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Sakamoto right now.
#T7#
Sakamoto trying to control but not successfully.
Sakamoto is really stuck here.
Will Spagnolo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sakamoto is trying to break free.
Sakamoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakamoto breaks Spagnolo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (8) vs (2) Sakamoto
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Spagnolo.#T8#
Sakamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Spagnolo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (10) vs (2) Sakamoto
Spagnolo wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Sakamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Spagnolo pushing down on Sakamoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakamoto wants to improve his position but Spagnolo is controlling well.
Sakamoto wants to control but Spagnolo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (13) vs (2) Sakamoto
Sakamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spagnolo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Sakamoto keeps Spagnolo under control for a moment.
Spagnolo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spagnolo gets to mount! Sakamoto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spagnolo (15) vs (2) Sakamoto
Spagnolo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sakamoto is holding on tight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spagnolo takes Sakamoto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sakamoto is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Spagnolo (18) vs (2) Sakamoto
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Sakamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sakamoto prevents Spagnolo from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Sakamoto right now.
Spagnolo doesn't have the hooks in and Sakamoto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (18) vs (4) Sakamoto
Sakamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Spagnolo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (20) vs (4) Sakamoto
Spagnolo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Sakamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spagnolo passes Sakamoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakamoto is trying to control but Spagnolo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (23) vs (4) Sakamoto
Sakamoto keeps Spagnolo under control for a moment.
Sakamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Sakamoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spagnolo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spagnolo (25) vs (4) Sakamoto
Sakamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spagnolo content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sakamoto tries to reverse the position but Spagnolo maintains control.
Spagnolo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sakamoto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Spagnolo (28) vs (4) Sakamoto
Sakamoto is really stuck here.
Sakamoto is still trying to improve position.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Sakamoto tries to escape the position.
Sakamoto prevents Spagnolo from getting a body triangle.
Sakamoto tries to escape but Spagnolo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Spagnolo avoiding Sakamoto 's attempts to control his hands.
Spagnolo has the hooks in. Sakamoto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sakamoto trying to control the position but Spagnolo manages to sink in the hooks. #T14#
Sakamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spagnolo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Spagnolo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sakamoto is defending well though. Spagnolo let's go of the attempt for now.
Sakamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spagnolo's guard. Nice work there by Sakamoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (28) vs (6) Sakamoto
Spagnolo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (30) vs (6) Sakamoto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakamoto controlling Spagnolo's posture.
Sakamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spagnolo takes the fight on points by 30 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nigel Greer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hardeep Nijjar!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nijjar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greer is fending him off so far but Nijjar persists. Nope, Greer circles away and we're back to standing.
Greer tries to counter with a takedown but Nijjar is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Nijjar takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Nijjar successfully pulls guard.
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.
Greer is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Greer (3) vs (0) Nijjar
Nijjar is being controlled here. #T1#
Nijjar can't do much from the bottom here.
Greer controlling the position from side mount.
Nijjar prevents Greer from moving into mount. #T2#
Nijjar is not content to let Greer control the position.
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.
Greer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nijjar keeps working.
Nijjar prevents Greer from improving position. #T3#
Nijjar is looking for a sweep.
Greer controlling the position.
Greer trying to control the position but Nijjar is working away.
Greer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nijjar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Greer advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Greer (5) vs (0) Nijjar
Greer wants to take his opponent's back but Nijjar doesn't allow it.
Greer tries to control but Nijjar wriggling away.
Nijjar tries to hold on but Greer postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nijjar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greer wants to control the pace but Nijjar is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Nijjar is looking to improve his position but Greer isn't that keen on the idea.
Greer controlling the pace for now.
Greer tries to control but Nijjar wriggling away.
Greer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Greer mounts Nijjar! Really nice guard pass there!
Greer controlling from mount.
Nijjar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greer moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Greer (8) vs (0) Nijjar
Greer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Greer'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.#SUB#
Greer looking to break Nijjar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nijjar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Greer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Greer controlling from the back.
Nijjar tries to roll but Greer sticks to his back.
Good control from Greer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nijjar is keeping busy.
#T8##SUB#
Greer looking to break Nijjar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nijjar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Greer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nijjar staying busy and making it hard for Greer to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Greer controlling the positon.
Greer is looking to control Nijjar but Nijjar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Greer controlling from the back.#T9#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greer is trying to control but Nijjar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T10#
Greer looking to control but Nijjar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greer fails to advance to Nijjar's back.
Greer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greer trying to control but Nijjar is having none of it.
Greer is really struggling to control Nijjar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Greer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Greer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Greer.
Greer tries to control but Nijjar wriggling away. #T12#
Nijjar 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: Greer (11) vs (0) Nijjar
Greer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Greer tries to keep control of the position but Nijjar is staying busy.
Greer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nijjar.
Greer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Greer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nijjar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13#
Greer has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Greer has managed to slip his arm under Nijjar's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nijjar is tapping out! Submission win for Greer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nigel Greer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nigel Greer made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andre Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Pereira
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.
Borges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
Pereira is staying active underneath Borges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borges trying to control the pace.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg.
Borges not doing much here.
#SUB#
Borges 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira tries to roll over but Borges keeps him under control.#T1#
Borges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pereira wants to control but Borges is keeping busy.
Borges prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Well, if Borges 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.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working. #T2#
Borges passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Pereira
Borges content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Borges looking for a guillotine from mount but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borges pushing down on Pereira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pereira trying to control here.
Borges moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (8) vs (0) Pereira
Borges takes a little break here. Pereira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Borges'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.
Pereira is not content to let Borges control the position.
Pereira is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Borges stalls from top position.
Pereira tries to improve position but can't.
Pereira is trying to escape the position but Borges is controlling the position. #T4#
Pereira wants to control but Borges postures up.
Pereira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Borges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Borges advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (10) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira is trying to escape the mount.
Pereira is controlling an arm, preventing Borges from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borges controlling from mount.
Pereira tries to reverse the position but Borges maintains control.
Pereira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Borges has control of Pereira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pereira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Borges looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira is trying to escape the mount.
Borges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pereira tries to lock up and control but Borges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pereira is squirming around, avoiding Borges's attempts to control the action. #T6##SUB#
Borges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pereira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Borges advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (12) vs (0) Pereira
Borges controlling from the full mount.
Pereira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Borges looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pereira is not content to let Borges control the position.
Borges is taking a breather. Pereira 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.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Borges is working for a kimura but Pereira is defending it quite comfortably.
Borges controlling the action here.#T8#
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borges is working away from the top position though.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Borges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pereira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pereira won't allow Borges to pass to mount.
Borges trying to control the pace. #T9#
Borges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pereira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pereira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borges has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (15) vs (0) Pereira
Borges wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Pereira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borges wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Pereira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Borges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borges takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Borges (18) vs (0) Pereira
Good control from Borges.
Pereira can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Borges tightening his grip on Pereira, looking for the choke.
Borges is not going to allow Pereira to sit and survive in this position. #T11##SUB#
Borges is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pereira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pereira for a finish.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Borges doesn't have the hooks in and Pereira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borges (18) vs (2) Pereira
Pereira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (18) vs (5) Pereira
Pereira wants to control but Borges is keeping him busy.
Borges tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position. #SUB2#
Pereira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Pereira working away.
Borges holds on to Pereira's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Borges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borges can't do much from the bottom here.
Pereira laying and praying for a moment but Borges takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pereira is trying to control. Borges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Borges is concentrating on defense, preventing Pereira from advancing position.
Pereira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (18) vs (8) Pereira
Borges wants to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Borges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borges is looking to get to half guard.
Pereira is stalling here but it's allowed Borges to get half guard.
#T14#
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Borges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Borges defends it.
Borges wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Pereira is trying to control. Borges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borges is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borges takes the fight on points by 18 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ettish wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ettish takes the fight into the clinch.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Manion holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ettish drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Manion lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ettish (0) vs (2) Manion#SUB#
Manion has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ettish to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manion is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ettish pulls down on the head and he's put Manion to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Kane
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hobbs working a defensive guard here.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs looking to control.
#T1#
Kane content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hobbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hobbs is tightening it up a little... Kane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hobbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Garry Hobbs! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zero gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle stops a takedown attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Birdwhistle goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birdwhistle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Zero rushes Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Birdwhistle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Birdwhistle gets tackled into the ropes by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Zero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zero manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Birdwhistle (0) vs (4) Zero#T1#
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birdwhistle can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Zero tries for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well.
Birdwhistle stops Zero from passing to mount.
Birdwhistle manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Birdwhistle is not content to let Zero control the position.
Birdwhistle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zero trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zero is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birdwhistle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (4) Zero
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (6) Zero
Zero won't allow Birdwhistle to sweep him here. #T4#
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zero has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.
Zero advances to half guard.
Birdwhistle is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.#T5#
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to pass to mount.
Birdwhistle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zero is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.
Zero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Birdwhistle! Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (9) Zero
Birdwhistle wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.#T6#
Birdwhistle stops Zero from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle regains half guard.
Zero prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
Zero wants to take a breather but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zero is keen to just control but Birdwhistle is a slippery customer.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zero in particular looking to stall.
Zero wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a triangle here but Zero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (12) Zero
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle seems a little lost for a moment, as Zero dominates the positioning.
Birdwhistle is trying to improve his position.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birdwhistle keeps working. #T8#
Zero working away.
Birdwhistle is being controlled here.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep.
Zero works to advance to full mount. Birdwhistle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (2) vs (14) Zero
Birdwhistle is looking to get to half guard.
Birdwhistle tries to hold on but Zero postures up.#T9#
Birdwhistle tries to improve his position but instead Zero has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Birdwhistle (2) vs (17) Zero#SUB2#
Birdwhistle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Zero gets his hands free as Birdwhistle looks to control.
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zero just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Birdwhistle pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zero keeps control of the position as Birdwhistle tries to break free.
#T11##SUB2#
Zero looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Zero has got his arm under Birdwhistle's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Birdwhistle has spun round into Zero's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (17) Zero
Zero working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Zero is looking for a triangle here but Birdwhistle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (17) Zero#T12#
Birdwhistle trying to control the position but Zero is working away. #SUB#
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zero can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero is trying to control the position but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Zero is keeping the position.#T14#
Zero controls Birdwhistle momentarily but Birdwhistle frees himself.
Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Birdwhistle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Birdwhistle has Zero in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (19) Zero
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zero wins on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sub Zero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yakami Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Everett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Everett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Everett gets a clinch.
Everett is pressed up against the ropes. Sansho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Everett down to the mat. Everett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Everett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (0) Sansho
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.
Sansho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Everett trying to mount his opponent but Sansho defends it.
Everett prevents Sansho from improving his position.
Sansho is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Everett jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (5) vs (0) Sansho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Sansho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sansho struggling a bit here.#T1#
Sansho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Everett is staying tight to Sansho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Everett working away.
Everett trying to control the position but Sansho is working away.
Everett taking a break here but Sansho is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sansho trying to hold on to Everett's head to control him but Everett postures up.
Everett trying to control the pace. #T2#
Everett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (8) vs (0) Sansho
Sansho stops Everett from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Everett wants to control the pace but Sansho is squirming around nicely.
Sansho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Everett trying to control but Sansho is having none of it.
Sansho wants to control but Everett is having none of it.#T3#
Everett wants to control the pace but Sansho is squirming around nicely.
Everett is really struggling to control Sansho but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Everett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Everett moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Everett (11) vs (0) Sansho
Everett has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sansho's body.
Everett is hanging on to Sansho's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Everett biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sansho wants to control his opponent's hands but Everett gets his hands free.
Everett controlling well, preventing Sansho from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Everett looking to break Sansho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sansho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Everett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Everett is persistently looking for the submission but Sansho is defending it well.
Sansho tries to escape but Everett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Everett biding his time, controlling Sansho.
Everett keeps control of the position as Sansho tries to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Everett looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Everett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sansho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sansho tries to roll but Everett sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Everett is working for a rear naked choke. Sansho is not defending it well and Everett has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sansho refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sansho's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Everett! |
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