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SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corona (0) vs (4) San
Corona is looking to reverse the position.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it. #SUB2#
San is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Corona is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San! |
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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 17 wins and 5 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake has control of Nozadzi's left arm, preventing Nozadzi from doing any damage.
My spies in The Forge đź‘Š inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake trying to control the position.
#T1#
Nozadzi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Snake wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi wants to advance to full mount but Snake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Snake tries to buck Nozadzi off but Nozadzi is having none of it.#T2#
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
Snake trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Nozadzi trying to advance position but Snake counters by regaining guard.
Snake seems keen to control Nozadzi's posture.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nozadzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snake's guard.
Snake is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Nozadzi is looking to pass Snake's guard but actually Snake recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Nozadzi#T4#
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Nozadzi wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Snake wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #T5#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Snake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (7) Nozadzi
Snake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Snake is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Nozadzi passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Snake is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nozadzi seems content to control.
Nozadzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Snake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nozadzi won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T8#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T9#
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (9) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Snake wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (8) vs (9) Nozadzi#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nozadzi is really stuck here.
Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nozadzi turns into Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (11) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake pulls Nozadzi in close to prevent any damage.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snake pulls Nozadzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Nozadzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Nozadzi trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Snake 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.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Zurab Nozadzi 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into Sadrano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Sadrano trying to control the position.
Sadrano being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sadrano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Sadrano controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (2) Sadrano
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Sadrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Sadrano
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Sadrano
Takeshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) Sadrano
Sadrano is looking to improve his position but Takeshi isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Takeshi is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but Sadrano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Sadrano is squirming around nicely.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadrano wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi content just to control the position here.
Sadrano tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Sadrano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takeshi. #T3#
Takeshi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sadrano is holding on tight.
Takeshi trying to control but Sadrano is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but Sadrano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
Sadrano is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Takeshi working for a guillotine from mount but Sadrano is in no mood to give up.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sadrano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Sadrano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sadrano is looking to escape. #SUB#
Takeshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Sadrano is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Takeshi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sadrano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sadrano and Takeshi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5##SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sadrano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working. #SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Sadrano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takeshi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Sadrano trying to hold on to Takeshi's head to control him but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but Sadrano defending well. #T7##SUB#
Sadrano is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sadrano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Takeshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi passes Sadrano's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Takeshi sits in half guard.
Sadrano is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sadrano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sadrano.
Sadrano pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Sadrano looking to control.
#T9#
Sadrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadrano, not yet. #SUB#
Takeshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sadrano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sadrano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (6) Sadrano
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadrano slips nicely into half guard.
Takeshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sadrano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Sadrano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Takeshi pulls Sadrano in close to prevent any damage.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Sadrano tries to pass.
Sadrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Sadrano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takeshi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (6) Sadrano
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi being controlled here momentarily.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is keeping the position.#T12#
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a triangle here but Takeshi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (14) vs (6) Sadrano
Sadrano is not content to let Takeshi control the position. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takeshi is staying tight to Sadrano's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadrano is defending well. #T13#
Sadrano tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working.
Takeshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadrano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sadrano wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Sadrano holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T14#
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Takeshi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Takeshi has hold of Sadrano's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sadrano seems comfortable defending it but Takeshi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sadrano is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sadrano is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Takeshi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matsuda Takeshi!
An out of breath Matsuda Takeshi 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima wants to clinch.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Lima
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon'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 Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon prevents Lima from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima trying to hold on to Gordon's head to control him but Gordon postures up.
#T2#
Lima gets full guard.
Gordon 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.
Lima is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Lima keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Gordon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T5#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Gordon continues to stall.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Gordon trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Lima being controlled for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.#T9#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face as Gordon controls the position.
More hug and hope from Gordon.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling the position. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Lima
Gordon avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Lima stops Gordon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima 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.#T12#
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but Lima doesn't allow it.
Lima 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.
Gordon is taking a breather. Lima 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.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon not doing much here.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (0) Lima#T13#
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Lima stops Gordon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gordon moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (14) vs (0) Lima
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Lima tries to escape the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Lima rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Howell moves into the clinch.
McDonald Jr fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Howell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
#T2#
Howell wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but McDonald Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Howell
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
Howell moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (8) Howell#T4#
Howell tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald Jr pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Howell looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald Jr rolls, trying to escape but Howell keeps control of the position.
Howell 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.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr fending off the submission attempt from Howell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr is really stuck here.
#T5#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Howell's arms.
McDonald Jr is trying to break free.
Howell controlling the position well here. McDonald Jr rolled but Howell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Howell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McDonald Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Howell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Howell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonald Jr breaks Howell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Howell#T7#
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell has his hands on McDonald Jr's head, controlling the position. #T8#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
McDonald Jr trying to advance position but Howell counters by regaining guard.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Howell#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a triangle here. Howell is fighting it but it looks tight! McDonald Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Howell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carl McDonald Jr!
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yasalmibaal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaul pinned against the cage. Gaul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yasalmibaal is defended easily by Gaul.#TD#
Gaul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yasalmibaal is trying to defend but Gaul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
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.
Gaul is just content to waste time from the top position. Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Yasalmibaal, not yet. #T1#
Gaul trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to improve position, pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh with his hand. Yasalmibaal seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gaul paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gaul's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Yasalmibaal picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A relieved looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Reed#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt not doing much here.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T2#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hunt prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Reed won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Reed
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Reed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Reed trying to control here.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Reed trying to control here.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Reed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (0) Reed
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Reed is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Reed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Reed
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T10#
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (2) Reed
Reed looking to control.
#SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Reed managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Reed is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Reed trying to control here.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #T13#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Reed is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Hunt trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Mike Hunt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Barnett
Hall advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall prevents Barnett from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Hall is taking a breather. Barnett 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.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#T3#
Hall controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Barnett
Hall staying calm.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Barnett won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Barnett trying to control here.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett trying to control but Hall postures up.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (4) Barnett
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barnett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Hall just trying to survive but Barnett is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Barnett keeps control of the position.
Hall biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Barnett trying to control.
Barnett is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Barnett looking to break Hall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Barnett tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
#T8#
Hall turns into Barnett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Barnett
Hall stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Barnett trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Hall not doing much here.
#T10#
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Barnett is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.#T11#
Barnett keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett is trying to keep Hall in close.
Barnett has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Barnett seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (6) Barnett
Hall looking to control.
Barnett trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there. #T13#
Hall is controlling Barnett's posture.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.#T14#
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (9) vs (6) Barnett
Hall passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath Scott Hall 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 26 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 46 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Majere shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Majere finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Anderson
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #SUB#
Majere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Majere's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Majere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Majere.
Anderson trying to control here.
#T3#
Majere wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position. #SUB#
Majere is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
#T4#
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage.
Anderson is controlling Majere's trapped leg to prevent Majere from advancing to side control.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Majere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Majere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Majere sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage. #T8#
Anderson trying to control but Majere postures up.
#SUB#
Majere is looking for submissions but instead, Anderson has regained full guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Majere is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
Majere trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T10#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson controlling Majere's posture.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T11#
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.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson pulls Majere in to control the position.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Majere wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is trying to keep Majere in close.
Majere won't allow Anderson to sweep him here. #T13#
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Anderson 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.#T14#
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Anderson controlling Majere's posture.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hlervu 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: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hlervu is looking to pass Borgia's guard but actually Borgia recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard. #T1#
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Borgia 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: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Borgia
Hlervu is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #T2#
Borgia wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Hlervu is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (5) Borgia
Hlervu tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu looks to move to half guard but instead Borgia has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (2) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia controlling from mount. #T3#
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Well, if Borgia 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.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Hlervu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borgia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hlervu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
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 (4) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Borgia has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Hlervu stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hlervu's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Hlervu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (10) Borgia
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Borgia is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia 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: Hlervu (10) vs (12) Borgia
Borgia won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here. #T10#
Hlervu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (15) Borgia
Borgia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hlervu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Hlervu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Borgia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (10) vs (17) Borgia
Hlervu is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borgia wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hlervu is trying desperately to improve position.
Hlervu 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.
Borgia wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hlervu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle here but Borgia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (20) Borgia
Hlervu tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.#T14##SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu looking for a sweep but Borgia has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (10) vs (22) Borgia
Hlervu is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu regains half guard.
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 22 to 10.
Alexander Borgia is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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