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SSG 359 Majere vs Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sadrano gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sadrano wants the takedown. Corona is fighting it off but Sadrano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corona's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadrano (2) vs (0) Corona
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sadrano controls the pace.
Sadrano looking to pass the guard.
Sadrano 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.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona 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.#T1#
Sadrano looking to pass the guard.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corona holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadrano 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.
Sadrano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadrano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sadrano continues to stall.
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadrano 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. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona is trying to keep Sadrano in close.
Sadrano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sadrano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Sadrano being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Corona is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sadrano has his hands clasped together but Corona extends and breaks Sadrano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Corona.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell shoots in for a double leg but Marston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howell wants to clinch.
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
Howell tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
#CL#
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Marston in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston tries to score a body lock takedown but Howell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Marston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Howell regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Marston advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (5) Marston
Howell looks to move to half guard but instead Marston has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Howell (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here.
Howell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Marston controlling his opponent.
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marston prevents Howell from improving his position.#T3#
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Howell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Howell keeping hold of Marston's head, controlling as best he can.
Howell trying to control from the bottom.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
Howell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell wants to control the action here but instead Marston manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (10) Marston
Marston fails to move to back control.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Marston trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell gets back to half guard.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
Marston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Howell gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
Marston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell looking to control.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (10) Marston#T7#
Marston keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (12) Marston
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard. #T8#
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marston wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T9#
Marston passes into half guard.
Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Marston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Marston is trying to control. Howell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell trying to control but Marston postures up.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston trying to pass the guard but Howell defending well.
Howell is not content to let Marston control the position.#T11#
Howell is looking to improve his position.
Howell is trying is best to control the position here.
Howell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Marston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Marston wants to work for an arm triangle but Howell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Marston is looking for a kimura but Howell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marston to get the leverage.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Marston is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now.
Howell keeping hold of Marston's head, controlling as best he can.
Marston controlling the action here.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T14#
Marston trying to move into half guard but instead Howell has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (12) Marston
Howell wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston controlling the position.
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Marston looking for subs off his back but Howell has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 12 to 4.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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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 13 wins and 8 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but McDonald Jr pushes him off.
Lima tries to clinch but McDonald Jr moves out of range.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald Jr defends well and Lima ends up having to push McDonald Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald Jr pinned against the cage. McDonald Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
Carl McDonald Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lima clinches up with McDonald Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
McDonald Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Lima is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Lima fending off the submission attempt from McDonald Jr. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Lima is defending well.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lima tries to escape but McDonald Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald Jr's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald Jr goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lima escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (2) Lima
Lima is thwarting McDonald Jr's attempts to control the position.
Lima is keen to just control but McDonald Jr is a slippery customer.#T3#
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
Lima trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
McDonald Jr is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Lima sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Lima advancing to mount.
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima 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.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (2) Lima
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Lima looking for a triangle here. McDonald Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McDonald Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Viera clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Viera jumps guard.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Marlin forces his way into half guard.
Marlin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (3) vs (0) Viera
Marlin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Viera is holding on tight.
Viera is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin mounts Viera! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Viera is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Marlin trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but Viera doesn't allow it.
Viera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Marlin sits in half guard. #T2#
Viera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Viera trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
Viera is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Viera trying to control here.
#SUB#
Marlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Marlin is looking to advance position but Viera won't allow it.
Marlin is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marlin passes Viera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera trying to hold on to Marlin's head to control him but Marlin postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marlin is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Marlin controlling the action here.#T6#
Viera gets back to full guard.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (6) vs (0) Viera#SUB#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (6) vs (2) Viera#T7#
Still in half guard, Viera seems content to control.#SUB2#
Viera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marlin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Viera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viera prevents Marlin from improving his position.
Marlin is trying to maintain the position but Viera is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Marlin actively working from the bottom here.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it. #T8##SUB2#
Viera is working for a kimura but Marlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Viera trying to control the action but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Viera is tapping! Great win for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Marlin!
Our winner, Blue Marlin, 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farquharson.#TD2#
Barnett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) Barnett
Farquharson tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barnett advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (0) vs (6) Barnett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Barnett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett tries to control but Farquharson wriggling away.
Farquharson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett controlling from the full mount.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Barnett trying to control but Farquharson is having none of it. #T2#
Barnett content just to control the position here.
Farquharson can't escape the position.
Barnett trying to control but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Farquharson keeping control of the position.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farquharson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson moves into full guard.
Farquharson is adopting a defensive guard.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farquharson is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Barnett stays in close to Farquharson's body and controls the position.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson pulls Barnett in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.
Barnett gets full guard.
Barnett wants to control the position but Farquharson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barnett is not content to let Farquharson control the position.#SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnett defends it well.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Farquharson sits in half guard.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Farquharson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnett! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Farquharson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Barnett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnett trying to hold on to Farquharson's head to control him but Farquharson postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Barnett controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Farquharson trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Barnett is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson pushes down on Barnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Barnett is pressing down on Farquharson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farquharson trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom. #T12#
Farquharson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Barnett is controlling Farquharson's posture.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass. #T13#
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Barnett wants to control but Farquharson passes easily into half guard.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnett trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
Still in half guard, Farquharson seems content to control.#T14#
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Farquharson is very close to passing his half guard.
Farquharson prevents Barnett from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farquharson content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett wins on points by 6 to 5.
An out of breath Quinn Barnett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 52 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Laitila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hall! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (4) vs (0) Hall#SUB#
Laitila is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (4) Hall
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila'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.#T1#
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hall controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laitila tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
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.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off. #T3#
Laitila can't escape the position.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laitila's body.
Laitila is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Good control from Hall.
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
#T5#
Hall controls the action.
Laitila trying to control but not successfully.
Hall has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Laitila tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall 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.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
Let's hope that Hall 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.#T6#
Hall has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hall keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape. #T7#
It looks like Hall 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.
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Laitila rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hall controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
#T8#
Hall has good solid back control here.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (4) Hall#T9#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (6) Hall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (9) Hall
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall tries to move to mount but Laitila blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
More stalling from Hall.
Laitila manages to get back to half guard.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hall advances to half guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (12) Hall
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Laitila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Laitila gets back to full guard.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position.
Hall stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (15) Hall
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.#T14#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Hall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall staying calm.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is not content to let Hall control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Hall gets to mount! Laitila was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (6) vs (17) Hall
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 17 to 6.
Scott Hall 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 57 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ottke is in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Ottke#SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Ottke won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt controlling the position.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt looking to control but Ottke passes into half guard.
Hunt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hunt is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
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.
Ottke wants to sweep but Hunt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Ottke
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Hunt trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Hunt slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ottke tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hunt wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke sneaks back into half guard.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Ottke controlling the position well.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Hunt controlling the pace. #T8#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Ottke trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Ottke has a hand on Hunt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ottke tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt content just to control the position here. #T11#
Hunt prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt not doing much here.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Ottke tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Post fight, Mike Hunt stared into the camera and said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn closes the distance and clinches up with McCain, looking for a takedown. Finn pushes McCain against the cage but McCain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCain with the counter takedown but Finn avoids it easily.
Finn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCain tries to avoid it but Finn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCain to the ground. McCain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCain feints the counter takedown.
Finn shoots in looking for a takedown. McCain tries to sprawl out of it but Finn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huckleberry Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn looks for a takedown but McCain sprawls well.
McCain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCain as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Finn shoots in and bounces McCain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) McCain#T1#
McCain has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
McCain is continuing to stall.
The adventures of McCain the control monster continue. Boring.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
McCain wants to improve his position but instead Finn has moved into half guard.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
McCain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Finn is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain wants to improve his position but Finn is controlling well.
#T3#
Finn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (0) McCain
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Finn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McCain is now in Finn's guard. A big mistake from Finn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (5) vs (2) McCain
McCain trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Finn keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Finn 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: Finn (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
McCain works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McCain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Finn trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Finn being controlled here momentarily.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
McCain is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
McCain moves into full guard.
Finn wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Finn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (10) vs (2) McCain
McCain 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: Finn (10) vs (4) McCain
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10##SUB#
Finn has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into half guard.
#T11#
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (12) vs (4) McCain#T12#
Finn looking to pass the guard.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finn wants to pass to mount but McCain is defending the position.
McCain wants to control but Finn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (15) vs (4) McCain
Finn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar but McCain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (15) vs (6) McCain#T14#
Finn keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain passes into half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Our winner, Huckleberry Finn, 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gaul. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (4) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Gaul trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gaul is staying tight to Helvig's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helvig sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Helvig wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Gaul stalling away here and it's allowed Helvig to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (0) Helvig
Gaul wants to control for a moment but Helvig uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Helvig wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Gaul wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #SUB#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helvig holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Helvig wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB#
Gaul 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Gaul sits in half guard.
Helvig trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#T5#
Helvig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Helvig holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gaul 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.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
#T6#
Helvig has his hands clasped together around Gaul's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Helvig 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.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Helvig gets full guard.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Helvig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Gaul is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead Helvig has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (7) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Helvig postures up.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Helvig passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Helvig is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gaul tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig not doing much here.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Helvig has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (5) Helvig
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Gaul tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Gaul doesn't allow it.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Helvig.#T12#
Gaul tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig wants to take Gaul's back but he can't do it this time.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaul stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Gaul reaches up to try and control the position but Helvig seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gaul rolls and tries to escape and now Helvig has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (7) vs (8) Helvig
Helvig keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Helvig.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Helvig controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 8 to 7.
Our winner, Bjørn Helvig, 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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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 31 wins and 24 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Majere drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Hunt
Majere trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
#SUB#
Majere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Majere trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt keeping control of the position.
Hunt is trying to control but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Majere controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #SUB#
Majere looking to secure an arm triangle but Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Majere maintains control.#T5#
Majere trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Majere looking to secure an arm triangle but Hunt defends it well.
Hunt tries to hold on but Majere postures up.#T6#
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Majere goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunt turns into him and now he's in Majere's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (5) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Majere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Majere's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Majere is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Majere has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (7) vs (2) Hunt
Majere wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T8##SUB2#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to cinch up a triangle. Majere throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hunt's body to avoid the submission. Hunt has instead reached around Majere's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hunt arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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