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SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kline shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Kline with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Craig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kline napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Craig (4) vs (0) Kline
Craig staying calm.
Craig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Craig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.
Craig tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kline's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.
Craig advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Craig (6) vs (0) Kline
Kline is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kline keeps trying to improve his position.
Craig looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Kline is desperately trying to improve his position but Craig has a good base and remains in mount.
Craig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kline is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline is wriggling around trying to escape.
Craig controlling his opponent.
Kline stops Craig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Craig avoids the attempt from Kline to control.
Kline is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kline wants to control but Craig is having none of it.#T3#
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
Craig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.
Kline holds on for dear life, controlling Craig's posture momentarily. #T4#
Craig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kline wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Craig (9) vs (0) Kline
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kline is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Craig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kline trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kline tries to roll but Craig sticks to his back.
#T6#
Kline is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Craig.
Kline wants to escape the position.
Craig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Craig has the hooks in. Kline is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Craig gets his hands free as Kline looks to control.
Kline can't escape the position.
Kline trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Craig is hanging on to Kline's back as he tries to escape.
Craig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kline can't escape the position.
#T8#
Craig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kline trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him.
Craig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
Craig not allowing Kline to control his hands.
Kline rolls, trying to escape but Craig keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Craig is riding his opponent, not letting Kline buck him off.
Craig has the hooks in. Kline is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Craig controls the action.
Craig'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.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Kline's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kline just trying to survive but Craig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Craig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kline wants to escape the position.
Kline is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Craig working for the choke.
Craig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kline tries to escape but Craig has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Craig not allowing Kline to control his hands.
Craig controls the action.
Kline tries to break free.
Kline trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him.
Craig slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T12#
Craig controlling well, preventing Kline from escaping the position.
Craig not allowing Kline to control his hands.
Craig controlling well, preventing Kline from escaping the position.
Craig controlling from the back.
Kline rolls, trying to escape but Craig keeps control of the position.
Kline just trying to survive but Craig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kline is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Further stalling from Craig.
Craig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kline for as long as he can get away with.
Kline tries to break free.
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.
Kline tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Craig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
Craig continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline tries to roll but Craig sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath Barry Craig 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Filerup moves into the clinch.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Filerup lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Robinson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filerup puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Robinson trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Robinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Filerup trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away. #T2#
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Filerup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Robinson gets full guard.
Filerup wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filerup content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Filerup.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Filerup has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson trying to control but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Filerup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (4) vs (2) Robinson
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Filerup wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Filerup might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Filerup has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Filerup wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Filerup (4) vs (6) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Filerup reverses the position brilliantly into Robinson's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (6) vs (6) Robinson
Filerup passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Filerup jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (9) vs (6) Robinson#T6#
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is trying to control Filerup's posture but Filerup avoids it.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Filerup prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson wants to sweep but Filerup has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (12) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filerup is one step ahead there.
Filerup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Robinson keeping full guard, as Filerup tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filerup trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Filerup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filerup puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Filerup seems content to control.
Robinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Filerup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (15) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Robinson is pressing down on Filerup's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Robinson has an active guard here but Filerup has managed to pass into half guard.
Filerup content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filerup is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.#T11#
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Filerup sits in half guard.
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Filerup from advancing position.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Filerup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (18) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Robinson 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.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filerup preventing the sweep.
Filerup passes into half guard.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup takes the fight on points by 18 to 6. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 53 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laitila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (0) vs (2) Laitila
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Laitila wants to work for an arm triangle but Cap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laitila is looking to stall here but Cap recovers full guard.
My spies in Gym To Nica inform me that Laitila has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cap holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Cap has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Laitila#T1#
Cap looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cap controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Cap is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laitila has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laitila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cap won't allow Laitila to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cap controlling from the top position.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Cap controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cap passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (7) vs (2) Laitila
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cap is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laitila will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Cap trying to control the position but Laitila is working away. #T3#
Laitila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cap trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Cap wants to take a breather but Laitila manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cap.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cap forces his way into half guard.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
#T4#
Laitila wants to control but Cap is keeping busy.
Cap is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cap is taking a breather. Laitila 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.
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
Cap preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cap passes into half guard.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg.
Cap wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #T5#
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cap sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cap controls the pace.
Cap trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila 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.
Cap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Cap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cap defends it easily.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.#T7##SUB2#
Laitila looking for a guillotine here but Cap defends easily.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (7) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila stands and throws Cap's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (7) vs (7) Laitila#SUB2#
Laitila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Laitila seems to be looking for submissions.
Cap trying to control from the bottom.
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Laitila is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cap 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.#SUB2#
Laitila drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laitila has Cap in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (9) vs (7) Laitila
Cap passes Laitila's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Cap trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Cap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Cap trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Cap wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (9) vs (9) Laitila
Laitila won't allow Cap to sweep him here. #T11#
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila pushes down on Cap's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laitila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (9) vs (12) Laitila#SUB2#
Cap defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laitila.
Cap tries to hold on but Laitila postures up.
Cap is controlling an arm, preventing Laitila from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12##SUB2#
Laitila wants to finish this one by submission but Cap is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Laitila.
Cap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila wants to take Cap's back here but Cap is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Laitila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cap has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cap! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (11) vs (12) Laitila
Laitila keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (11) vs (14) Laitila
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Cap keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Laitila passes Cap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cap won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Cap wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Cap is defending well. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laitila.
Laitila trying to advance position but Cap counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Cap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laitila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (13) vs (14) Laitila
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 14 to 13.
A very excited looking Jari Laitila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kyng has hold of one of Howell's legs. Howell is fighting the takedown attempt but Kyng gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Kyng
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Kyng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Kyng is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. #T2#
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (2) Kyng
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kyng is looking for a sweep.
Howell happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kyng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyng holding on.
Kyng tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it. #SUB#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kyng rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Kyng! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (5) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Howell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kyng puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Kyng is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Kyng keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng not doing much here.
Howell trying to control here.
Kyng is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now. #T6#
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.#T7#
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Howell avoid being mounted?
Kyng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howell manages to get to full guard.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng 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.
Howell is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture. #T8#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howell is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howell trying to control the position.
#T9#
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell being controlled here, momentarily.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Howell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Kyng won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (7) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Kyng is pulling down on Howell's head to control his posture. #T12#
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Howell postures up.
We've been informed that Kyng has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Kyng can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Howell trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng moves into full guard.
Kyng seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Howell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T14#
Howell forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Howell is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng is concentrating on defense, preventing Howell from advancing position.
Howell is keen to just control but Kyng is a slippery customer.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Leonard Howell 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 38 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Standish defends well and Ozymandias ends up having to push Standish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Standish has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Standish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ozymandias tumbling to the mat - Standish dives into Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Standish
Ozymandias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is controlling Standish's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Standish wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving. #T2#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Standish passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Standish
Ozymandias tries to bench press Standish off him but Standish keeps the position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Standish postures up.
Standish tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.
Ozymandias is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ozymandias prevents Standish from moving into mount.
Ozymandias is not content to let Standish control the position.
Standish might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ozymandias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish 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.
Ozymandias is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Standish advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (0) vs (7) Standish
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, controlling Standish's posture momentarily.
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Standish trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Standish controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
#T6#
Standish content just to control the position here.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Standish content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Ozymandias is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T8#
Ozymandias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Standish trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T9#
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Standish prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias controls the position.
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Standish controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Standish avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Standish avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Standish controlling from mount.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Niles Standish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viera tries to close the distance and clinch but Silalahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Silalahi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Silalahi#SUB#
Viera has his foot on Silalahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silalahi works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself.
Silalahi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi stands and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Silalahi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi controls the position.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silalahi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Silalahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viera tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
#SUB#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silalahi is taking a breather. Viera 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.#T2##SUB2#
Silalahi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silalahi trying to mount his opponent but Viera defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viera wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silalahi trying to advance position but Viera counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a triangle here but Silalahi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (8) Silalahi
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Viera struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Silalahi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silalahi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silalahi controls the position.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Viera is working away.
Viera is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Silalahi working away.
Viera is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Silalahi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viera, who protects the arm well.
Viera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi prevents Viera from improving his position.
Viera trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
#T5#
Silalahi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera wants to hold on but Silalahi pushes him away.
Viera 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: Viera (2) vs (11) Silalahi
Viera looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silalahi is tightening it up a little... Viera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silalahi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 15 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to move to mount but Van Der Sloot blocks the move with his legs.
Van Der Sloot is trying to improve his position.
Gabenagus just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freaky Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
It looks like Gabenagus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Van Der Sloot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Van Der Sloot is letting Gabenagus control him for a moment.
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Sloot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabenagus just content to control the position. #T4#
Let's hope that Gabenagus 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.
Van Der Sloot tries to bench press Gabenagus off him but Gabenagus keeps the position.
Van Der Sloot seems a little lost for a moment, as Gabenagus dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gabenagus.
Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount.
Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gabenagus.#T5#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Gabenagus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Van Der Sloot denies him.
Gabenagus controls the position.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Gabenagus slows the pace down.
Van Der Sloot regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Sloot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Gabenagus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Sloot trying to control from the bottom.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Van Der Sloot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Well, if Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #T10#
Gabenagus is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is defending well.
Gabenagus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (7) Gabenagus#T12#
Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from improving position.
Van Der Sloot being controlled for a moment.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sloot keeps working.
Gabenagus takes a little break here. Van Der Sloot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Der Sloot! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (9) Gabenagus
Van Der Sloot wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.#T14#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 9 to 0.
A very excited looking Mecilvus Gabenagus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes dives in and scores a takedown into Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Gomes#SUB#
Majere working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gomes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gomes.#T2#
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Majere there! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Gomes
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Majere is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Majere prevents Gomes from taking his back.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Gomes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (8) Gomes
Majere 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.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Gomes controlling the pace.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Majere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away. #T6#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Majere is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8##SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes advances to half guard. #T9#
Gomes controlling the action here. #SUB#
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Majere is defending well.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere is not content to let Gomes control the position.#T10#
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Majere actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Majere won't allow Gomes to pass to mount. #SUB#
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomes with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T12#
Gomes takes Majere's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Majere is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (14) Gomes
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Gomes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Majere! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gomes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Chai has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Chai is trying to trip Hunt. He has hold of a leg but Hunt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chai persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Hunt looking to control.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Chai 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.
Hunt 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position. #T2#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai moves into full guard.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Chai looking to control.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Hunt postures up.
#SUB2#
Hunt 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.
Chai keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Chai is controlling Hunt's posture.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Chai is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Chai has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Hunt managing to control the position. #T6#
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Chai 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.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Hunt managing to control the position. #T7#
Chai content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Hunt controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hunt working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
#T8#
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #T9##SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Hunt trying to control but Chai postures up.
#T10#
Hunt wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T11#
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (2) Hunt
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (2) Hunt#T12#
Chai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hunt's legs.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T13#
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Chai wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Hunt denies him.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai stalling.
Hunt is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?#T14#
Chai controlling the action here.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking T Mustana Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Barnett
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Hlervu looking to control.
Barnett pushing down on Hlervu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Hlervu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hlervu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Barnett wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Barnett
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hlervu controls the pace.
Hlervu passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu trying to control the pace. #T2#
Hlervu is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Hlervu prevents Barnett from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hlervu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Barnett
Hlervu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barnett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hlervu moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (7) vs (2) Barnett
Hlervu controlling from mount. #T4#
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu wants to control but Barnett has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hlervu moves into full mount! Barnett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Barnett
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Barnett wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hlervu.
Hlervu continues to hold on tight.
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hlervu controlling his opponent. #T7#
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hlervu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Barnett
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hlervu trying to control but Barnett is having none of it. #T10#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnett for as long as he can get away with.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu tries to control but Barnett wriggling away. #T11#
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Barnett wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu continues to stall.
Further stalling from Hlervu.
More hug and hope from Hlervu.
Hlervu looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Tendren Hlervu retains his heavyweight title!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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