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SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sullivan pulls Van Der Sloot into guard.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sloot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Der Sloot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T2#
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Sullivan is positioning himself well to prevent Van Der Sloot advancing to mount.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Van Der Sloot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sullivan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.#T6#
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan wants to sweep but Van Der Sloot has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (3) Van Der Sloot#T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Sullivan is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Van Der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Sloot stalling. #T10#
Sullivan controlling the position well.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
#T11#
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace.
Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away. #T13#
Sullivan trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sullivan trying to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (6) Van Der Sloot
Sullivan is looking to improve his position but Van Der Sloot isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 6 to 0. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin closes the distance and clinches up with Nutz, looking for a takedown. Marlin pushes Nutz against the cage but Nutz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Nutz shoots in and gets a takedown into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Marlin
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nutz passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Marlin defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
Nutz trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
Nutz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Marlin controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself. #T2#
Nutz trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marlin pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Let's hope that Marlin 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.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marlin's guard.
Nutz is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz trying to control the pace.
Marlin trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
#T5#
Nutz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marlin gets back to full guard.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nutz postures up.
#T6#
Nutz 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.
Marlin controlling the position.#SUB2#
Marlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Nutz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7##SUB2#
Nutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nutz has managed to get both his arms back between Marlin's legs - danger averted.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Marlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nutz controlling the action here. #T8#
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz is pushing down on Marlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Nutz has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Nutz trying to control the pace.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
Nutz prevents Marlin from improving his position.#SUB#
Nutz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Nutz is looking to stall here but Marlin recovers full guard.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Nutz pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nutz in particular looking to stall.
Nutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marlin is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Nutz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Marlin defends the submission attempt.
Marlin wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz wants to pass to mount but Marlin is defending the position.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Marlin is still trying to improve position.
Nutz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (0) Marlin
Nutz looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutz looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nutz controlling the pace for now.
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Marlin can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nutz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Nutz has hold of Marlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justa Nutz made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kelly forces Doe back against the cage and clinches.
Doe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kelly pulls Doe into guard.
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Doe wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #T1#
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly looking to control.
Kelly looking to control but Doe passes into half guard.
Kelly is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe controlling the pace.
Doe is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.#T2#
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Doe is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doe to get the leverage.
Kelly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (0) vs (4) Kelly#SUB2#
Doe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Doe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kelly's arms. #SUB2#
Kelly is persistently looking for the submission but Doe is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2#
Doe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Kelly looking for the choke but no joy.
Doe trying to control the hands but Kelly won't let him.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Kelly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Doe showing good submission defense here.
Doe trying to control the hands but Kelly won't let him.
Will Kelly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T5##SUB2#
Doe showing good submission defense here.
Kelly is trying to stick to Doe's back but Doe is turning into Kelly. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kelly's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Doe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (4) Kelly#SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doe passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (4) Kelly
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kelly being controlled for a moment.
Kelly looking for a sweep but Doe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (7) vs (4) Kelly#T6#
Doe controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Doe controlling his opponent.
Doe prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.#T7#
Doe controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Doe maintains control.
Doe wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Doe prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape. #T8#
Kelly tries to lock up and control but Doe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly is trying to escape the mount.
Kelly regains half guard.
Doe content to control rather than advance.
Doe prevents Kelly from improving his position.#T9#
Doe not doing much here.
Doe works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (4) Kelly
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Kelly is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Doe staying calm.
Kelly is trying to improve his position.
Kelly looks to move to half guard but instead Doe has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (12) vs (4) Kelly
Kelly can't escape the position.
Doe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelly can't escape the position.
#T11#
Doe controlling his opponent.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Kelly can't escape the position.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape. #T12#
Kelly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kelly wants to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Kelly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Doe content just to control the position here.
Doe looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doe controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Doe wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly regains half guard.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
John Doe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Snake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Snake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#T1#
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Robinson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snake 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.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Snake's guard.
Snake looking to control.
Snake wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Snake tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Snake is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Robinson prevents Snake from improving his position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Snake tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.#T4#
Robinson is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (2) Snake
Robinson wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.#T5#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (7) vs (2) Snake
Robinson tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Snake tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away. #SUB#
Robinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T6##SUB#
Robinson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Snake 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: Robinson (7) vs (4) Snake
Robinson pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Robinson is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Robinson 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: Robinson (9) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Snake moves into full guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Snake has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (9) vs (6) Snake
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (11) vs (6) Snake#T12#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #T14#
Snake looking to control but Robinson passes into half guard.
Robinson uses his free foot to push down on Snake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (14) vs (6) Snake
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Declan Robinson 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Yasalmibaal tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yasalmibaal goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reed tries to clinch up but Yasalmibaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Yasalmibaal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Yasalmibaal ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yasalmibaal looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odaishah Yasalmibaal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yasalmibaal has picked Reed up - he's going for a ride! Yasalmibaal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Reed
Reed tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Reed is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yasalmibaal rolls with it to try and escape but Reed cranks on the arm and Yasalmibaal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
A very excited looking Tommy Reed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kyng has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kyng has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (4) vs (0) Snake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Snake.
Snake wants to escape the position.
Kyng controlling from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake tries to roll but Kyng sticks to his back.
#T1#
Kyng controlling from the back.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Snake tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kyng controlling the positon.
Snake is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake is really stuck here.
Snake wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyng gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snake trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Snake can't escape the position.
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
Snake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snake doesn't escape. #T4#
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
Snake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyng.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Snake tries to break free.
What can Snake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Snake turns into Kyng and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (4) vs (2) Snake#T5#
Kyng managing to control the position.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyng dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (6) vs (2) Snake
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng pushes down on Snake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.#T6#
Snake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T7#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snake gets full guard.
Kyng looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyng stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (9) vs (2) Snake
Kyng controls the position.
Snake is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Snake is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake is still trying to improve position.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Snake controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Snake tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is staying tight to Snake's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snake's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T11#
Snake can't do much from the bottom 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.
Snake is trying to improve his position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it. #T13#
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snake's shoulder. That is not cool.
Snake wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Snake is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Snake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyng.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is not content to let Kyng control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dresner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dresner has Itinya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itinya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itinya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dresner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itinya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dresner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itinya after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Dresner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itinya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dresner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Itinya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dresner prevents it.
Dresner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dresner is working for takedown but Itinya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dresner tries for a takedown but Itinya manages to get underhooks.
Itinya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dresner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itinya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itinya goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.#CL#
Dresner has Itinya up against the cage in a clinch.
Itinya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dresner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Itinya wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Itinya wants the takedown. Dresner is fighting it off but Itinya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresner's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is taking a breather. Dresner 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.
Dresner's coaches at Marquis Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Itinya is looking to stall here but Dresner recovers full guard. #T2#
Dresner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.#SUB#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Itinya won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Itinya stays in close to Dresner's body and controls the position.
Itinya trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Itinya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Itinya wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dresner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Itinya has picked Dresner up and slammed him! Dresner can't keep hold of the triangle and Itinya manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Itinya
Dresner sneaks back into half guard.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itinya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dresner! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (8) Itinya#T5#
Itinya controlling from mount.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Itinya wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Dresner tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya can't control as he wanted to and Dresner manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but Itinya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (11) Itinya
Itinya trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dresner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Dresner regains half guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Itinya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresner wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner wants to control the action here but instead Itinya manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (14) Itinya
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Dresner 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: Dresner (2) vs (14) Itinya
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead Itinya has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (16) Itinya
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Itinya passes into half guard.
Itinya is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Itinya trying to control the pace. #T12#
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner is staying active underneath Itinya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Dresner is defending the position. #T13#
Dresner is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dresner avoid being mounted?
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Itinya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (2) vs (19) Itinya
Dresner can't escape the position.
#T14#
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Stix Itinya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 78 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Elvul
Archer is trying to improve his position.
Archer looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (6) Elvul
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away. #T1#
Elvul controlling from mount.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
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.
Archer wants to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Elvul controlling his opponent. #T3#
Archer wants to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Elvul controlling from the full mount.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (6) Elvul#T4##SUB2#
Elvul has his foot on Archer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Archer works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Elvul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Elvul
Elvul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Elvul slips nicely into half guard.
Elvul controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T6#
Archer tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
Elvul wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Elvul is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Elvul is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#T7#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Elvul moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (11) Elvul
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T8#
Archer wants to control but Elvul postures up.
Archer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Elvul wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Elvul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Elvul is stalling here. Archer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Elvul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Archer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (6) vs (11) Elvul
Archer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Elvul manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Elvul tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elvul is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T12#
Archer controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Elvul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elvul regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elvul wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elvul there! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (11) Elvul
Elvul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Archer (12) vs (11) Elvul
You can see the frustration on Elvul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Elvul tries to buck him off.
Elvul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Elvul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Our winner, Able Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moly clinches with his opponent.
Moly is looking for a takedown.
Moly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soderberg after a bit of a struggle.
Moly tries for a takedown but Soderberg manages to get underhooks.
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Soderberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Moly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soderberg is trying to pull guard but Moly has him pressed against the cage.
Soderberg stops a takedown attempt from Moly.
#TD#
Soderberg pulls Moly into guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass. #T1#
Soderberg controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #SUB#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Soderberg is trying to keep Moly in close.
Soderberg pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Moly postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but instead Moly has moved into half guard.
Moly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Moly wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Soderberg controlling Moly's posture.
Soderberg is trying to keep Moly in close.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T5#
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Moly advances to half guard.
Moly trying to control the pace.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Moly#T7#
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Moly controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.#T8#
Moly controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Moly from advancing position.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moly won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Soderberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg keeping hold of Moly's head, controlling as best he can.
Soderberg has a hand on Moly's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moly takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (6) Moly
Moly content just to control the position here.
It looks like Moly might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Moly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Soderberg wants to control but Moly is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Moly prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Moly postures up.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Moly trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it. #T14#
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Holy Moly 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 37 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ozymandias. #TD#
Hlervu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hlervu 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.#T1#
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Hlervu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ozymandias managing to control the position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is controlling Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Hlervu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Hlervu stands and throws Ozymandias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Hlervu controls the position from side control.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Hlervu moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (7) vs (0) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Ozymandias tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hlervu.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ozymandias for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.#T5#
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias regains half guard.#T6#
Hlervu tries to pass to full mount but Ozymandias defends it.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Hlervu continues to hold on tight.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
#T7#
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ozymandias is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ozymandias is refusing to be controlled, as Hlervu sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hlervu in particular looking to stall.
Ozymandias 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.
Hlervu is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hlervu prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.#T8#
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu not doing much here.
Hlervu'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.
Hlervu tries to pass to full mount but Ozymandias defends it.
Hlervu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Ozymandias
Hlervu content just to control the position here. #T9#
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Ozymandias regains half guard.#T10#
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Hlervu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Hlervu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Ozymandias
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlervu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (12) vs (2) Ozymandias#T12#
Hlervu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hlervu is pushing down on Ozymandias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozymandias is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hlervu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hlervu wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozymandias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Ozymandias is in trouble now - Hlervu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (15) vs (2) Ozymandias
Hlervu trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T13#
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Ozymandias is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ozymandias wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Tendren Hlervu retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu 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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