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ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8 PBP Commentary |
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Maximus Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maximus Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Maximus Jr pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is holding on to half guard well.
Maximus Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rodriguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus Jr is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Rodriguez 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.
Maximus Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #T5#
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Let's hope that Rodriguez 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#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus Jr controls the pace.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Maximus Jr advances to half guard.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Rodriguez trying to get back to full guard but Maximus Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (5) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus Jr looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriguez is trying to reverse the position but instead Maximus Jr has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (8) vs (2) Rodriguez
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodriguez doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr is trying to stick to Rodriguez's back but Rodriguez is turning into Maximus Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodriguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (8) vs (4) Rodriguez#T10#
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus Jr has his hands clasped together around Rodriguez's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus Jr 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: Maximus Jr (10) vs (4) Rodriguez
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
#T12#
Maximus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Well, if Maximus Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #T13#
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Maximus Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (13) vs (4) Rodriguez
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Rodriguez prevents Maximus Jr from taking his back.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Antonio Maximus Jr 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kalevelis Kalvis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Emiliano Steele!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Steele tries to sprawl but Kalvis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalvis (2) vs (0) Steele#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Kalvis stalling.
Steele is trying to control but can't.
Kalvis is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Steele trying to hold on to Kalvis's head to control him but Kalvis postures up.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Kalvis has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Steele looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kalvis pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (5) vs (0) Steele
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Steele sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalvis is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalvis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steele trying to get back to full guard but Kalvis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (8) vs (0) Steele#T3#
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalvis is working away from the top position though.
Kalvis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Kalvis controlling the pace. #T4#
Kalvis trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalvis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kalvis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Kalvis is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalvis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalvis passes into half guard.
Kalvis controlling the action here.#T6#
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalvis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalvis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalvis (8) vs (4) Steele#SUB2#
Steele patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kalvis turns into Steele and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (10) vs (4) Steele
Kalvis won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Steele has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalvis controls the pace.
Kalvis wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #T7#
Kalvis is stalling in the full guard.
Kalvis wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalvis defends well.
Kalvis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalvis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalvis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kalvis preventing the sweep.
Kalvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalvis is working hard here to advance position.
Kalvis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Steele working a defensive guard but Kalvis passes into half guard.
Kalvis controlling the action here.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Kalvis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Steele 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: Kalvis (10) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kalvis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it. #SUB2#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalvis sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Kalvis trying to control but Steele postures up.
#SUB2#
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalvis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Kalvis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele wants to take a breather but Kalvis is having none of it. #T12#
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it.
Steele trying to control from Kalvis's half guard. Kalvis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kalvis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steele is looking to pass into half guard but Kalvis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kalvis is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (12) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalvis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalvis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalvis is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.#T13#
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele trying to control here.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Kalvis slows the pace down in half guard.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalvis is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalvis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steele is trying to hold Kalvis in close to prevent damage but Kalvis has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalvis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steele! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (15) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalvis is really struggling to control Steele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalvis takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Our winner, Kalevelis Kalvis, 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tithonus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tithonus wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Morozov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tithonus manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Morozov gets tackled into the ropes by Tithonus. Tithonus maintains the clinch. #TD#
Morozov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morozov pulls Tithonus in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
Morozov wants to sweep here but Tithonus controlling him for the moment.
Morozov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tithonus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morozov is not content to let Tithonus control the position.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Tithonus is posturing up here but Morozov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tithonus tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tithonus has to tap! Slick submission there by Morozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Morozov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Memnon Tithonus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Harry Nile! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Nile jumps guard.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nile is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shamrock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nile looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nile looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nile! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nile (4) vs (0) Shamrock
Shamrock looking for a sweep but Nile has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nile (6) vs (0) Shamrock
Nile avoids the attempt from Shamrock to control.
Nile can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile prevents Shamrock from getting the reversal.
Shamrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Shamrock keeps trying to improve his position.
Shamrock wants to control but Nile is having none of it.
Nile content just to control the position here.
Shamrock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Nile has a good base and remains in mount.
Nile controlling from the full mount.
Shamrock is working to get back to half guard.
Nile wants to control the pace but Shamrock is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Nile controlling the position easily from mount.
Nile trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nile controlling the position easily from mount.
Shamrock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nile controlling from the full mount.
Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Shamrock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nile is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Nile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nile keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nile is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nile looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shamrock trying to control but Nile postures up.
#T4#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nile tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shamrock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nile takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shamrock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nile passes Shamrock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nile wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Nile is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now. #T5#
Nile sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nile is trying to control. Shamrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Nile is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock is not content to let Nile control the position.#T6#
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Nile has control of the leg.
Nile seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamrock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nile passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nile (9) vs (0) Shamrock
Nile trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nile controlling from mount. #T7#
Nile trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamrock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nile trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Nile is really struggling to control Shamrock but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Nile fails to advance to Shamrock's back.
Nile controlling the pace for now.
Nile can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
Shamrock tries to hold on but Nile pushes him away. #T9#
Nile moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Nile (12) vs (0) Shamrock
I really don't envy Shamrock right now.
Shamrock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nile looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nile controlling the position easily from mount.
Nile forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nile (15) vs (0) Shamrock
Shamrock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nile.
Shamrock trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Will Nile go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shamrock can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nile'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.#T11#
Nile struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Nile.
Shamrock is in bad spot here.
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.
Nile has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shamrock is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Shamrock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nile.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shamrock is really stuck here.
Shamrock trying to control the position but Nile manages to sink in the hooks.
Nile tries to get the hooks in deep but Shamrock pushed the leg off.
Shamrock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nile.
Shamrock wants to control his opponent's hands but Nile gets his hands free. #T13#
I would not like to be Shamrock right now.
Shamrock tries to escape but Nile has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nile biding his time, controlling Shamrock.
Nile struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nile trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shamrock doesn't escape. #T14#
Nile trying to control momentarily.
Shamrock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nile.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nile takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
After winning the bout, Harry Nile 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jits Prof!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Prof clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Prof decides to pull guard.
Prof pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Castillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prof is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prof has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Castillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prof dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (0) vs (2) Prof
Castillo being controlled here, momentarily.
Prof's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castillo controls Prof momentarily but Prof frees himself. #SUB#
Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Prof drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castillo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castillo (4) vs (2) Prof
Prof is trying to control Castillo's posture but Castillo avoids it.
Prof is not content to let Castillo control the position.
Prof is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prof can't do much from the bottom here.
Prof is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castillo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castillo (4) vs (6) Prof#T4#
I really don't envy Castillo right now.
#SUB2#
Prof looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Prof looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prof avoiding Castillo 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Good control from Prof.
Castillo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Prof is looking for a choke. Castillo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Castillo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (6) vs (6) Prof
Prof pulls Castillo in to control the position. #T6#
Prof keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo stands and throws Prof's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (9) vs (6) Prof#T7#
Prof is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Castillo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (11) vs (6) Prof
Prof is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prof can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prof tries to lock up and control but Castillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prof is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prof wants to control but Castillo is having none of it.
Prof is trying to escape the mount.
#T8##SUB#
Castillo working for a submission but Prof is keeping him at bay.
Prof manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prof has a hand on Castillo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Castillo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (14) vs (6) Prof
Prof really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Prof regains half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Prof actively working from the bottom here.
Prof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prof keeping control of the position.
Prof gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Prof has Castillo pulled in close to control his posture.
Prof keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prof is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Prof has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11##SUB2#
Prof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Prof wants to sweep here but Castillo controlling him for the moment.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Prof is keeping the position.
Prof is controlling Castillo's posture.#T12#
Prof tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Prof trying to control the position here.
Prof is looking to sweep but instead, Castillo has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Prof controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castillo prevents Prof from improving his position.
Prof manages to get to full guard.
Prof controlling the position.#T14#
Castillo trying to move into half guard but instead Prof has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (14) vs (8) Prof
Prof pushing down on Castillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prof forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Prof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo is trying to maintain the position but Prof is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castillo takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Christine St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tiago Martelo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
St. Georges misses with a takedown attempt - Martelo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martelo wants to counter with a clinch but St. Georges pushes him away.#TD#
St. Georges shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martelo is trying to defend but St. Georges finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (0) Martelo
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Martelo won't allow it.
Martelo trying to hold on to St. Georges's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martelo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
St. Georges prevents Martelo from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martelo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martelo keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully. #T2#
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges won't allow Martelo to sweep him here.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Martelo is retaining full guard.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Martelo keeps moving.
Martelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Martelo being controlled here, momentarily.
St. Georges trying to control but Martelo is working from the bottom.
St. Georges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
St. Georges won't allow Martelo to sweep him here.
St. Georges sitting in guard here, content to control.
St. Georges trying to control but Martelo is working from the bottom.
St. Georges forces his way into half guard.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martelo keeps working. #T5#
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Martelo is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St. Georges is looking to stall here but Martelo recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Martelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Martelo keeps moving. #T6#
St. Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Martelo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (2) Martelo
Martelo tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
St. Georges has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St. Georges trying to control the position.
#T7#
Martelo 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.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Martelo postures up.
Martelo tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
St. Georges wants to sweep here but Martelo controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Martelo is pushing down on St. Georges's leg trying to pass to half guard. St. Georges is fighting to maintain full guard but Martelo has managed to sneak the leg through.
St. Georges wants to control but Martelo is keeping busy.
St. Georges is pressing down on Martelo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martelo stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Martelo postures up.
St. Georges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martelo is one step ahead there.
Martelo slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
St. Georges is trying to get back to full guard.
Martelo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (2) vs (5) Martelo
St. Georges manages to regain half guard. Good work.
St. Georges trying to control here.
#T10#
St. Georges wants to improve his position but Martelo is controlling well.
Martelo wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is defending well.
Martelo is thwarting St. Georges's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Martelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St. Georges is just riding it out for now. Martelo eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Martelo trying to pass the guard but St. Georges defending well.
St. Georges moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St. Georges has control of Martelo's left arm, preventing Martelo from doing any damage.
Martelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
St. Georges is trying to hold Martelo in close to prevent damage but Martelo has managed to pass into half guard.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.
Martelo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges is looking to control Martelo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St. Georges avoid being mounted?
St. Georges is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Martelo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (2) vs (8) Martelo#T13#
St. Georges tries to bench press Martelo off him but Martelo keeps the position.
St. Georges is trying to control Martelo's posture but Martelo avoids it.
St. Georges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martelo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St. Georges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Martelo working away.
St. Georges tries to bench press Martelo off him but Martelo keeps the position. #SUB2#
Martelo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martelo is looking to take a break and control but St. Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martelo wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tomohiro Fukumoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Baek Doo Kim!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fukumoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kim somewhat.#CL#
Fukumoto closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fukumoto is trying to trip Kim. He has hold of a leg but Kim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fukumoto persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (0) Kim#T1#
Fukumoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fukumoto wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fukumoto is now in half guard.
Fukumoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Fukumoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Fukumoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Kim trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fukumoto stalling.
Kim tries to roll over but Fukumoto keeps him under control.#T3#
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukumoto is working away from the top position though.
Fukumoto is taking a breather. Kim 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.
Kim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kim.
Fukumoto wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.#T4#
Kim is trying to control the position but Fukumoto postures up.
Kim keeping full guard, as Fukumoto tries to pass.
Fukumoto looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (2) Kim#T5#
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Fukumoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (4) vs (2) Kim
Fukumoto trying to move into half guard but instead Kim has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (4) vs (4) Kim
Fukumoto keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fukumoto keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Fukumoto keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #T6#
Kim wants to control from the top but Fukumoto keeps moving.
Fukumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim pushing down on Fukumoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kim prevents Fukumoto from improving his position.
Fukumoto is working hard here to advance position.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fukumoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Fukumoto wants to get back to full guard.
Fukumoto keeping control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fukumoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fukumoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fukumoto tries to get out of the position.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Fukumoto is defending well.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Fukumoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Fukumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukumoto tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Fukumoto is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fukumoto gets full guard.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Kim trying to control but Fukumoto is working from the bottom.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukumoto is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Fukumoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
Fukumoto has control of Kim's left arm, preventing Kim from doing any damage.
Fukumoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukumoto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukumoto is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Fukumoto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kim is keen to just control but Fukumoto is a slippery customer.
Fukumoto is looking to improve his position.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukumoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura but Fukumoto is defending well.
Kim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fukumoto! Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (4) vs (7) Kim
Fukumoto tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away. #T11##SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine from mount but Fukumoto is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fukumoto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fukumoto! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (6) vs (7) Kim
Fukumoto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Fukumoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fukumoto is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB#
Fukumoto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kim to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Fukumoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fukumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Fukumoto is looking to advance position but Kim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fukumoto (6) vs (11) Kim
Kim wants to control the pace but Fukumoto is squirming around nicely.
Fukumoto wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.#T14#
Fukumoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kim looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fukumoto is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fukumoto is now in Kim's guard. A big mistake from Kim there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (8) vs (11) Kim
Fukumoto looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rodrigo Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Williams gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lara (0) vs (4) Williams
Williams tries to advance to mount but Lara denies him.
Lara struggling a bit here.
Williams wants to control but Lara is keeping him busy.
Lara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lara manages to get to full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #SUB#
Lara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
Lara is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Williams jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (7) Williams
Lara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Williams 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.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams is thwarting Lara's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lara 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.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5##SUB#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lara is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Lara's legs - danger averted.
Williams trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #SUB#
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
#SUB#
Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lara is tightening it up a little... Williams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Williams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Williams taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Lara! |
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