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SSG 364 Solo vs Feet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cap forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kelly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kelly manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cap (0) vs (4) Kelly#SUB2#
Kelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelly's best efforts.
Cap trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Cap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cap is looking to improve his position.
Cap gets back to full guard.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
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.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet. #T2#
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelly keeps trying to improve his position.
Cap is controlling Kelly's posture.
Kelly pushes down on Cap's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Kelly prevents Cap from improving his position.
Cap trying to control here.
Cap controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Cap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cap wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Cap trying to control from the bottom.
Cap is looking to get back to full guard here but Kelly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (0) vs (7) Kelly
Cap is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Cap manages to get back to half guard.
Cap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Cap preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kelly trying to move into half guard but instead Cap has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (7) Kelly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.#T5#
Cap postures up.
Cap trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Kelly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cap postures up.
#T6#
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cap puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cap works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (5) vs (7) Kelly
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kelly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cap trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Kelly is not content to let Cap control the position.
Kelly tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position.
Cap controlling the position.
Cap trying to control the position but Kelly is working away. #SUB#
Cap goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kelly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cap's guard! Nice work there by Kelly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (5) vs (9) Kelly
Kelly passes Cap's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Cap is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Cap is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (9) vs (9) Kelly
Kelly is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Kelly right now.
Kelly tries to escape but Cap has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cap has good solid back control here. #T10#
Cap is looking to control Kelly but Kelly is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kelly right now.
Cap wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Cap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelly sees it coming and defends easily.
Cap is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it. #T11#
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Cap is pressing down on Kelly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kelly is holding on for now.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap controlling from the top position. #T12#
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cap is sitting in close to Kelly's body. Kelly has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cap is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cap is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kelly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Kelly!
Robert Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jack Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Howell tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Howell pulls Sullivan into guard.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Sullivan
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Sullivan
Howell controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sullivan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Sullivan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (5) vs (2) Sullivan
Howell wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Howell trying to control the position.
Sullivan trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Howell working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
Howell 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.#T2##SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sullivan trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (7) vs (2) Sullivan
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Howell wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan 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.#T4#
Sullivan looking to control.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullivan 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) Sullivan#SUB#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Howell has control of Sullivan's left arm, preventing Sullivan from doing any damage.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (4) Sullivan
Howell 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.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T8#
Howell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (6) Sullivan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass. #T9#
Howell trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell has his hands on Sullivan's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan preventing the sweep. #T10#
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Howell working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sullivan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sullivan has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11##SUB#
Howell has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet. #T12#
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Sullivan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Sullivan 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. #SUB#
Howell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sullivan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (9) vs (9) Sullivan
Howell is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Howell is working away.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face as Sullivan controls the position.
Howell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sullivan working away.#T14#
Sullivan controls the position.
Howell tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Howell trying to remain calm as Sullivan controls from the top position.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is trying to escape the position but Sullivan is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Howell gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Howell takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 53 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Doe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Doe closes the distance and clinches.
Laitila wants a takedown.
Laitila wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laitila prevents it.
#TD#
Laitila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Doe
Laitila passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Doe
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitila has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Doe
Laitila wants to control the position but Doe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doe jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Doe
Laitila is not content to let Doe control the position.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (5) vs (7) Doe
Doe tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila 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.#T2#
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe trying to control the pace.
Laitila won't allow Doe to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doe won't allow Laitila to sweep him here. #T3#
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (7) Doe
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Doe can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Doe gets back to full guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Doe 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.
Doe keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (9) Doe#T6#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe controlling from the top position.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (9) Doe
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Laitila passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Laitila is stalling here. Doe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laitila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Doe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (9) vs (13) Doe
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Doe keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe content to stall in guard here.
Laitila wants to improve his position but instead Doe has moved into half guard.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
Laitila is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Doe won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
Doe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (11) vs (13) Doe#T11#
Doe keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Doe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe is controlling Laitila's posture.#T12#
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Laitila pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Laitila seems to be working for a kimura but Doe defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, John Doe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Makarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Black
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makarov pulls his head out easily. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov'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.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
Makarov'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.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Makarov defends easily.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Makarov has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Makarov is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makarov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Black
Black tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Black is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura but Makarov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makarov, who protects the arm well.
Black tries to advance to mount but Makarov denies him.
Black working away.#T7##SUB2#
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Makarov is defending well.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Makarov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Makarov prevents Black from improving position. #SUB2#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Makarov stops Black from passing to mount.
Makarov struggling a bit here.
Black trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov struggling a bit here.#T10#
Makarov manages to get back to half guard.
Black stalling away here and it's allowed Makarov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Black passes Makarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black trying to control from Makarov's half guard. Makarov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makarov looking to control.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard. #T11#
Makarov can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Makarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black pushing down on Makarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Black trying to control from half guard but Makarov is working away. #T12##SUB2#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Makarov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black is pressing down on Makarov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makarov is holding on for now.
Makarov keeping control of the position.
Makarov is not content to let Black control the position.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Makarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (8) vs (4) Black
Black is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Black is in bad spot here.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Makarov prevents Black from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Makarov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Sergey Makarov 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
Miyao is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Marlin is defending well.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao passes easily into half guard.
Marlin wants to control the action here but instead Miyao manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Miyao
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Marlin is squirming around nicely.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.#T2#
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Marlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount but Miyao keeps good control and instead manages to take Marlin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (8) Miyao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Marlin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miyao doesn't have the hooks in and Marlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (8) Miyao#T3#
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (10) Miyao#SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (10) Miyao
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Marlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marlin has Miyao in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (12) Miyao
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Marlin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily.
Miyao moves into full mount! Marlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (4) vs (15) Miyao
Marlin has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (4) vs (18) Miyao#T7#
I really don't envy Marlin right now.
Miyao is riding his opponent, not letting Marlin buck him off. #SUB2#
Marlin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miyao's arms. #SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Marlin has hold of Miyao's leg, trying to break free but it's let Miyao lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marlin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Miyao throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
A victorious Paulo Miyao 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 39 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ozymandias enables Gascoigne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ozymandias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Gascoigne
Ozymandias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Gascoigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T1#
Gascoigne is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias pulls Gascoigne in to control the position.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gascoigne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ozymandias has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Gascoigne's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias pushes down on Gascoigne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascoigne wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Gascoigne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gascoigne wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias stalling. #T4#
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh. Gascoigne counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozymandias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascoigne has a hand on Ozymandias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ozymandias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Gascoigne#T6#
Gascoigne tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias fails to advance to Gascoigne's back.
Gascoigne 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.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias fails to move to back control.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent. #T7#
Gascoigne 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.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it. #T8#
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Ozymandias trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Gascoigne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (11) vs (2) Gascoigne#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Gascoigne turns into Ozymandias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (11) vs (4) Gascoigne
Gascoigne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Gascoigne won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T12#
Gascoigne is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ozymandias is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Gascoigne passes Ozymandias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gascoigne is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ozymandias wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Gascoigne advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (11) vs (7) Gascoigne
Ozymandias prevents Gascoigne from moving into mount. #T14#
Gascoigne wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozymandias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ozymandias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ozymandias is trying to control Gascoigne's posture but Gascoigne avoids it.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias tries to bench press Gascoigne off him but Gascoigne keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Cyrus Ozymandias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Standish rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Standish prevents the takedown attempt.
Standish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle.
Chai looking for a takedown.
Standish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Standish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Standish goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
T Mustana Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niles Standish.#CL#
Chai pushes Standish up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chai tightens his grip and picks Standish up, before dumping him to the ground. Standish manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Standish
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Standish is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Standish has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Standish pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Standish is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Standish won't allow it.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Standish#T5#
Chai controlling his opponent.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish can't escape the position.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai mounts Standish! Really nice guard pass there! #T6#
Chai wants to take Standish's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Standish 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.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Standish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard. #T7#
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Standish seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T9#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Standish looking to control.
Standish wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Standish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T10#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish 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.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Standish is defending the position. #T11#
Standish is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is keen to just control but Standish is a slippery customer.
Standish trying to control here.
Standish is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai prevents Standish from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#T12#
Chai prevents Standish from improving his position.
Standish trying to control from the bottom.
Standish wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T13#
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai'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.
Standish is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai is looking to stall here but Standish recovers full guard.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is trying to control. Standish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Standish
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish working to try and regain half guard.
Chai tries to control but Standish wriggling away.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
T Mustana Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 79 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) McCain
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer controlling the position.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
McCain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McCain is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) McCain
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McCain is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Archer content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Archer is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
McCain is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Archer is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) McCain#T6#
McCain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Archer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (5) vs (6) McCain
McCain not allowing Archer to control his hands.
McCain tries to keep control of the position but Archer is staying busy.
McCain really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.#T7#
Archer can't escape the position.
Archer turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (6) McCain
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
McCain trying to control the position here.
Archer controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T9#
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
Archer continues to stall.#T10#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
McCain wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (8) McCain#T11#
McCain 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.
Archer controlling McCain's posture.
Archer is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
McCain is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.#T12#
McCain controlling the action here.
McCain is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
McCain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer gets full guard.#T13#
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
McCain is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#T14#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer keeping control of the position.
Archer is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious John McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner clinches up with Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.
Dresner gets underhooks to prevent Ibrahim's takedown attempt.
Ibrahim tries to score a body lock takedown but Dresner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Dresner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ibrahim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dresner to the mat. Dresner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Ibrahim has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
#T1#
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner being controlled here, momentarily.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dresner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Dresner postures up.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Dresner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dresner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dresner is now in half guard.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away. #T4#
Ibrahim wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Dresner postures up.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Dresner working for a submission but Ibrahim is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ibrahim turns into him and now he's in Dresner's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Ibrahim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (7) Ibrahim#T7#
Ibrahim controlling the position from side mount.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Ibrahim.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dresner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dresner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
Ibrahim is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
#T9##SUB#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Dresner's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dresner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (10) Ibrahim#T10##SUB2#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but Dresner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (10) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dresner 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.
Ibrahim controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #T11#
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (12) Ibrahim
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dresner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ibrahim is defending well. Dresner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ibrahim has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dresner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Feet shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solo defends it nicely.
Solo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Feet.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seemah Feet.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Feet shoots in and bounces Solo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Feet
Solo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Feet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Feet
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet controlling the position. #T1#
It looks like Feet 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.
Solo tries to bench press Feet off him but Feet keeps the position.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face as Feet controls the position.
Solo is trying to control Feet's posture but Feet avoids it.
Solo prevents Feet from improving position. #T3#
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Feet has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Solo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (0) vs (7) Feet
Feet content just to control the position here.
Feet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Feet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Solo regains half guard.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Feet wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Solo is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solo controlling the position well.
Feet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Solo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Solo trying to control but Feet postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feet in particular looking to stall.
Solo is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Dorito Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo looking to control.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Solo controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Solo 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.
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Feet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (10) Feet
Solo tries to improve position but can't.
Feet advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (0) vs (12) Feet
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
Feet is looking to work his way around to Solo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Feet controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Feet's attempts to control the action.
Feet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Feet pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Feet trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Feet fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Feet tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Feet controlling his opponent.
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Feet is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Solo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Solo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (12) Feet
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving. #T13#
Solo postures up.
Solo pushes down on Feet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo prevents Feet from improving his position.
Feet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (2) vs (16) Feet
Feet 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.
#T14#
Feet is not going to allow Solo to sit and survive in this position.
Feet is looking to control Solo but Solo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Feet controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Feet's guard. Nice work there by Solo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (16) Feet#SUB2#
Feet working for submissions but it's allowed Solo to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Seemah Feet 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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