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SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cardosi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuningas, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cardosi happy to just control the position for now.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't.
Cardosi working away.
Cardosi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Cardosi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (6) Cardosi
Kuningas is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Cardosi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (9) Cardosi
Cardosi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuningas is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kuningas right now.
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Cardosi breaks the grip.
Cardosi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Cardosi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuningas is controlling his hands well.
Kuningas is keeping busy.
Kuningas is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Cardosi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cardosi biding his time, controlling Kuningas.
Cardosi tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuningas pushed the leg off. #T4#
Cardosi gets his hands free as Kuningas looks to control.
Kuningas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cardosi.
Kuningas is keeping busy.
Cardosi is trying to stick to Kuningas's back but Kuningas is turning into Cardosi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cardosi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuningas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (9) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuningas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuningas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Kuningas trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
Cardosi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cardosi is trying to hold Kuningas in close to prevent damage but Kuningas has managed to pass into half guard.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuningas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuningas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (2) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi keeps control of the position as Kuningas tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T6##SUB2#
Cardosi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuningas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cardosi trying to control momentarily.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardosi trying to work for an americana but Kuningas has managed to regain full guard.
#T7#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #SUB#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Kuningas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas 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.#SUB#
Kuningas has an active guard here but Cardosi has managed to pass into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in The Forge đź‘Š inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away.
Cardosi prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Cardosi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (2) vs (18) Cardosi#T10#
Kuningas tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuningas wants to control but Cardosi is having none of it.
Kuningas is trying to escape the mount but Cardosi keeps good control and instead manages to take Kuningas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (2) vs (21) Cardosi#SUB2#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuningas trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with Cardosi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Cardosi is persistently looking for the submission but Kuningas is defending it well.
#T11##SUB2#
Cardosi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kuningas is trying to break free.
Cardosi controls the action.
Kuningas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kuningas just trying to survive but Cardosi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Cardosi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kuningas's chin but Kuningas turns very nicely into Cardosi's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kuningas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (21) Cardosi
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB#
Kuningas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cardosi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (23) Cardosi
Kuningas trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
Cardosi passes Kuningas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuningas is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T14#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is defending well.
Cardosi is trying to control. Kuningas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi is stalling here. Kuningas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardosi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuningas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (8) vs (23) Cardosi
Cardosi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kuningas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardosi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuningas but great work by Cardosi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (8) vs (27) Cardosi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 27 to 8.
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots for a takedown but Nozadzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nozadzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snake.
Snake tries for a takedown but Nozadzi circles away easily#TD2#
and Nozadzi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pulling down on Snake's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Snake 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.
Snake wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Snake advances to half guard.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Nozadzi#T5#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take a breather but Nozadzi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snake. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snake trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
Snake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Snake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Nozadzi 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: Snake (10) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snake is tightening it up a little... Nozadzi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nozadzi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nozadzi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sea Snake!
Sea Snake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 19 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
#TD2#
Marrero lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Marrero
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Marrero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marrero is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Marrero trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero looking to control.
Marrero wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Marrero can't do much from the bottom here.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Marrero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Marrero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marrero is holding on for now.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (8) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (11) vs (2) Marrero
Ribeiro keeps control of the position as Marrero tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marrero is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Marrero is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marrero is really stuck here.
Marrero trying to control the action but Ribeiro just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marrero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marrero 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.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Marrero to control.
Marrero 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: Ribeiro (11) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Marrero works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Marrero.
#SUB2#
Marrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marrero pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Marrero's head to control him but Marrero postures up.
Marrero trying to control from Ribeiro's half guard. Ribeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marrero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (11) vs (7) Marrero#T6#
Marrero trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero controlling from side mount. #T7#
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (13) vs (7) Marrero#SUB2#
Marrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marrero working a defensive guard here.
Marrero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Ribeiro controlling from the top position.
Marrero trying to control the position.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marrero is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Marrero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T9#
Marrero 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: Ribeiro (13) vs (9) Marrero
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Marrero is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Marrero controlling the action here.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
Marrero not doing much here.
Marrero is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Well, if Marrero 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.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
Marrero is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12##SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marrero passes into half guard.
Ribeiro keeping control of the position.
Marrero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marrero wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it. #SUB#
Ribeiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Marrero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Marrero! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (13) vs (12) Marrero
Marrero works to advance to full mount. Ribeiro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (13) vs (14) Marrero
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribeiro is looking to escape.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Marrero looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro wants to control but Marrero is having none of it.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marrero content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribeiro is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Luis Marrero 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Strakapoud gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (0) Moly
Moly wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Strakapoud stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Strakapoud politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Strakapoud prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Strakapoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moly is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Strakapoud is staying tight to Moly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #T3#
Moly is trying to improve his position.
Moly wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moly trying to remain calm as Strakapoud controls from the top position.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Strakapoud controls the position.#T5#
Moly is trying to control Strakapoud's posture but Strakapoud avoids it.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud controlling from side mount.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #T6#
The referee asks Strakapoud politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Strakapoud prefers to stall for the moment though.
Moly tries to buck Strakapoud off but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Moly is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Moly is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Moly is letting Strakapoud control him for a moment.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud taking a breather here. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Moly is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Moly is trying to escape the position but Strakapoud is controlling the position. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Strakapoud.
Moly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strakapoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strakapoud slows the pace down.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Strakapoud wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud controlling the action here. #SUB#
Strakapoud 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.
#T12#
Strakapoud works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (0) Moly
Strakapoud controlling the position easily from mount.
Moly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Moly is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud controlling from mount.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moly for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Strakapoud continues to hold on tight.
Moly gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lima has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Lima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vieira (0) vs (4) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.
Lima controlling from side mount.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima postures up.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (4) Lima
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Vieira pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Vieira is stalling here. Lima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vieira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (2) vs (8) Lima
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lima's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Vieira looking to control but Lima passes into half guard.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (8) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Vieira is just content to waste time from the top position. Lima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg. #T6#
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Lima trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (7) vs (8) Lima
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Vieira looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lima is holding on tight.
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Vieira tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Vieira fails to advance to Lima's back. #SUB#
Vieira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lima is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lima and Vieira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.#SUB#
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Lima. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (7) vs (12) Lima#T10#
Vieira is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it. #SUB2#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Lima has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (7) vs (14) Lima
Vieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vieira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lima prevents Vieira from improving his position.#T11#
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Lima wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira is trying to keep Lima in close.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #T13##SUB#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.#SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Lima wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Lima trying to move into half guard but instead Vieira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (9) vs (14) Lima
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 14 to 9. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sova has a takedown stuffed.
Itinya shoots in for a double leg but Sova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sova moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Itinya gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sova regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Itinya
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova has control of Itinya's left arm, preventing Itinya from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya advances to half guard. #T1#
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itinya works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Itinya
Sova tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Sova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sova is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Sova gets back to half guard.
Itinya wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
Itinya content to control rather than advance.
Sova trying to control here.
#T3#
Sova gets full guard.
Sova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sova is really struggling to control Itinya but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Itinya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova looking to control.
#T4#
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Itinya
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Sova trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Itinya 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: Sova (2) vs (7) Itinya#T7#
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya stalling.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya is keen to just control but Sova is a slippery customer.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Itinya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (10) Itinya#T8#
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova is trying to keep Itinya in close.
#SUB#
Sova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Itinya passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya takes a little break here. Sova wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
Sova is letting Itinya control him for a moment.
Sova struggling a bit here.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Itinya slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Sova wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
#T12#
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Itinya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Itinya's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (6) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya turns into Sova and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (6) vs (15) Itinya
Itinya advances to half guard.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to hold on to Itinya's head to control him but Itinya postures up.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it. #T14#
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya is controlling the pace.
Sova wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious Stix Itinya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 46 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Doe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doe is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Doe instigates a clinch.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Doe stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Doe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Doe wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Doe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doe wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Doe can't get the takedown.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doe prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Doe. Doe maintains the clinch. #T3#
Anderson is trying to drag Doe to the mat but Doe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Doe closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Doe's takedown attempt.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Doe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doe wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Doe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Doe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T5#
Doe goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Doe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Doe in a clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Doe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doe continues to drive forward.
Richard Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Doe has managed to clinch.
#T6#
Doe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
Doe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doe tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson has Doe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Doe moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Doe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Doe ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T7#
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Doe moves into the clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson looks winded!#CL#
Doe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doe is defending well.#T8#
Anderson wants a takedown.
Doe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Doe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doe wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Doe has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T9#
Doe is looking for a takedown.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Doe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doe's waist but Doe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Doe moves into the clinch successfully.
Doe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Doe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson has Doe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Doe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T10#
Anderson has Doe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Doe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doe swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.#T11#
Anderson wants to clinch up but Doe keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doe.
Doe shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doe is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doe down to the mat. Doe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Doe gets a clinch. #T12#
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Doe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Doe closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Doe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
Doe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T13#
Doe gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Doe tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doe is defending well.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Anderson looking for a takedown. #T14#
Doe is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doe down to the mat. Doe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Doe moves into the clinch.
Doe is looking for a takedown.
Doe can't get the takedown.
Doe tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doe is defending well.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Doe is heads and Anderson is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Anderson wins on points by 1 to 0.
An out of breath Richard Anderson 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Borgia has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Borgia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Borgia
Hall wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Borgia is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Hall has control of Borgia's left arm, preventing Borgia from doing any damage.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Hall keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #T2#
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgia trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hall controlling the position.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Borgia
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgia working away.#T4#
Borgia tries to advance to mount but Hall denies him.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Hall tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Borgia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Hall is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Hall trying his best to control but Borgia has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (7) Borgia
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Borgia is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to control.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Hall continues to stall.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture.
Borgia content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall managing to control the position.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Hall looking to control but Borgia passes into half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Borgia is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia prevents Hall from improving his position.#T12#
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Borgia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (10) Borgia
Hall is trying to reverse the position but instead Borgia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (13) Borgia
Hall wants to escape the position.
Borgia tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Borgia keeps control of the position.
#T13##SUB2#
Borgia tightening his grip on Hall, looking for the choke.
Hall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hall is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Hall right now.
Hall tries to break free.
#T14#
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free.
Hall tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking for the choke but no joy.
Hall tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia biding his time, controlling Hall.
Hall trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 13 to 0.
Alexander Borgia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ibrahim. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Macker#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macker has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macker has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim staying calm.#SUB#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Macker is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim looking to control but instead Macker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macker is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Macker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage. #T2#
Macker tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker gets full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
Macker can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macker moves into full guard.
Macker is pulling down on Ibrahim's head to control his posture. #T3#
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim passes Macker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker keeping hold of Ibrahim's head, controlling as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macker wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Macker
Ibrahim tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Ibrahim fails to move to back control. #T5#
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker tries to reverse the position but Ibrahim maintains control.
Ibrahim fails to move to back control.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action.
Macker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Macker is defending the position.
Ibrahim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (0) Macker#T6#
Macker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibrahim trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Ibrahim is stalling here but it's allowed Macker to get half guard.
#T7#
Ibrahim trying to control from Macker's half guard. Macker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ibrahim content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Macker has locked up a guillotine! Macker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ibrahim is holding on here and Macker must be using up a lot of energy. Ibrahim has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Macker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Macker!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Miyao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soderberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Miyao
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyao off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (4) Miyao#SUB#
Soderberg is persistently looking for the submission but Miyao is defending it well.
Miyao tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Soderberg is looking to control Miyao but Miyao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to roll but Soderberg sticks to his back.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Soderberg is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Miyao has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Soderberg has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Miyao taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Soderberg doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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