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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Salad Dressing closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ribeiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB# Ribeiro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing frees his head nicely. Oh but Ribeiro has switched to an armbar! Salad Dressing is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafael Ribeiro! A very excited looking Rafael Ribeiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 19 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Adriel Orozco! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Orozco tries to keep at a distance but Marrero has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Marrero has Orozco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marrero pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orozco tumbling to the mat - Marrero dives into Orozco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Orozco Marrero content to stall in guard here. Marrero trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. Orozco is pulling down on Marrero's head to control his posture. Orozco controls Marrero momentarily but Marrero frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orozco seems keen to control Marrero's posture.#T1# Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Orozco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well. Orozco keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. Orozco working a defensive guard but Marrero manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Orozco Orozco tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Marrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Orozco is looking to reverse the position.#T2# A lull in the action here as Marrero stalls from top position. Orozco is 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. Marrero wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy. Orozco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Orozco is looking for a sweep. Marrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Marrero is keen to just control but Orozco is a slippery customer. Orozco wants to control but Marrero is keeping busy.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Marrero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3# Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Orozco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Orozco keeps trying to improve his position. Orozco gets full guard. Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orozco seems keen to control Marrero's posture. Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Marrero stands and throws Orozco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (8) vs (0) Orozco Orozco tries to buck Marrero off but Marrero is having none of it. Orozco is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Marrero controlling the position from side mount. Orozco is looking to reverse the position. Marrero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orozco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Orozco stops Marrero from passing to mount. Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Orozco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Marrero working away.#T5# Orozco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marrero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Orozco is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Marrero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Orozco is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orozco keeps working. Orozco prevents Marrero from moving into mount. Orozco is trying to control Marrero's posture but Marrero avoids it. #T6# Orozco is looking to regain half guard here but Marrero keeps moving and retains side control. Marrero trying to control the position but Orozco is working away. Orozco is trying to improve his position. Marrero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Orozco stops Marrero from passing to mount. Orozco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Orozco is controlling Marrero's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7# Marrero is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Marrero is looking to advance position but Orozco won't allow it. Orozco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Orozco keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. Orozco trying to control the position.
Marrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Marrero works a leg free and moves into half guard. Marrero works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (11) vs (0) Orozco Marrero wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy. #T8# Marrero working away. Orozco is not content to let Marrero control the position. Orozco is looking for a sweep. Orozco wants to control but Marrero postures up. Marrero trying to control the action but Orozco is working from the bottom. Marrero working away.#T9# Orozco regains half guard. Marrero is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position. Orozco moves into full guard.
Marrero looking to pass the guard. Marrero is pushing down on Orozco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orozco is fighting to maintain full guard but Marrero has managed to sneak the leg through. Orozco works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Marrero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orozco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marrero has managed to get both his arms back between Orozco's legs - danger averted. Marrero postures up.
Marrero trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. Marrero wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.#T10# Orozco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Orozco is trying to control the position but Marrero postures up. Marrero trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. Marrero passes into half guard. #SUB# Marrero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
#T11# Orozco is controlling Marrero's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB# Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
Orozco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marrero is working away from the top position though. Marrero performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Orozco regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Orozco has his foot on Marrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marrero works his way back into a safe position though. Marrero wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving. #T12##SUB# Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Orozco keeping full guard, as Marrero tries to pass. Marrero trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. Orozco is trying to keep Marrero in close.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Marrero 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. Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13# Orozco is controlling Marrero's posture. Marrero controls from within his opponent's guard. Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orozco is trying to control the position but Marrero postures up. Marrero wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position. Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marrero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orozco's guard. #T14# Marrero wants to pass the guard but Orozco is defending well. Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Marrero is looking for a kimura but Orozco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marrero to get the leverage. Orozco is not content to let Marrero control the position. Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Orozco defends it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Orozco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Marrero takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. Luis Marrero thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 7 wins and 10 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Binsar Siregar! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Gracias closes the distance and clinches up with Siregar, looking for a takedown. Gracias pushes Siregar against the cage but Siregar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Gracias drives through and clinches with Siregar against the cage.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siregar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoyce Gracias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Siregar has Gracias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracias tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Siregar Siregar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. Siregar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gracias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siregar wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Siregar works a leg free and moves into half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2# Siregar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Siregar is working for a submission of some sort.
Siregar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Siregar#T2# Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work. Siregar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (8) Siregar The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Siregar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2# Siregar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracias has worked his arm free - good work by Gracias!
Siregar wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T3# Siregar working away. Gracias tries to buck Siregar off but Siregar is having none of it.#SUB2# Siregar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Siregar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (0) vs (10) Siregar#SUB2# Siregar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracias has worked his arm free - good work by Gracias!
#SUB2# Siregar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Siregar's guard! Nice work there by Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (10) Siregar Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB2# Siregar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Siregar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Siregar trying to control the position here. #T5##SUB2# Siregar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Siregar looking to control.
Siregar is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6# Siregar is trying to hold Gracias in close to prevent damage but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard. Siregar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siregar.#SUB2# Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T7##SUB2# Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar looking to control.
Siregar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Gracias is sitting in close to Siregar's body. Siregar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracias is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracias is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Siregar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Binsar Siregar! After winning the bout, Binsar Siregar 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Snake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardosi as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Cardosi forces Snake back against the cage and clinches. Cardosi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2# Cardosi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Cardosi#SUB# Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard. Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Cardosi We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cardosi controls the position. Snake struggling a bit here.#T1# Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardosi's best efforts. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily. Snake trying to control here.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. #SUB# Snake looking for submissions off his back. Snake tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#SUB2# Cardosi is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Cardosi wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. Cardosi slows the pace down in half guard. Snake wants to get back to full guard but Cardosi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (8) Cardosi Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Snake gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB# Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Snake looking for subs off his back but Cardosi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount. Cardosi 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 trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5# Snake gets full guard. Snake controlling the position. Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Snake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Snake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cardosi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (11) Cardosi Cardosi trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. Cardosi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (13) Cardosi#T6# Cardosi wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely. Cardosi avoids the attempt from Snake to control. Snake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (0) vs (16) Cardosi Snake tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Cardosi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Snake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7# Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy. Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard. Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB# Snake has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though. Cardosi looking to pass the guard. Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard. Snake keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8# Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard. Snake moves into full guard.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard. Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. Snake wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment. #T9# Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardosi is now in half guard. Snake is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cardosi looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (16) Cardosi Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. Cardosi looking to control.
Cardosi 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.#T10# Cardosi trying to control the position here. Cardosi trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position. Snake won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here. #T11# Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well. Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (16) Cardosi#T12# Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cardosi is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it. Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. Snake wants to control for a moment but Cardosi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB# Snake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13# Snake is trying to control. Cardosi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Snake trying to control the pace. Snake is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard. #T14# Cardosi trying to control the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2# Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snake stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (16) Cardosi
And that's the end of the fight! Cardosi wins on points by 16 to 8. After winning the bout, Thiago Cardosi 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Leenart Kuningas! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Marston drives through with a takedown into Kuningas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Kuningas Kuningas is controlling Marston's posture. Marston stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (0) Kuningas Kuningas is looking to reverse the position. Marston trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. Kuningas tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position. #SUB# Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marston! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kuningas has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Marston! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 26 losses; Toby Flenderson! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Flenderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berendas is fending him off so far but Flenderson persists. Nope, Berendas circles away and we're back to standing. Flenderson fails to land the takedown. Berendas stuffs the takedown attempt from Flenderson. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet. Uvele Berendas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Flenderson. No luck with that takedown attempt from Flenderson. Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Flenderson closes the distance and clinches up with Berendas, looking for a takedown. Flenderson pushes Berendas against the cage but Berendas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Flenderson looks for a takedown but Berendas sprawls well. Flenderson looks for a takedown but Berendas sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flenderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berendas as he jumps to the side. Flenderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Berendas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flenderson sprawls and moves away. Flenderson looks winded! Berendas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flenderson. Flenderson looks for a takedown but Berendas sprawls well.#T1# Berendas leaves Flenderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Flenderson shoots in but Berendas avoids the takedown attempt easily. Berendas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flenderson sprawls and moves away. Horrible takedown attempt by Flenderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Berendas, which made it look bad. #TD# Berendas 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: Berendas (2) vs (0) Flenderson Berendas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Berendas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Flenderson Berendas in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2# Berendas tries to move to mount but Flenderson blocks the move with his legs. Flenderson being controlled for a moment. Berendas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Berendas has knee on belly momentarily but Flenderson bucks him off and regains half guard. Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Berendas works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (8) vs (0) Flenderson Berendas tries to advance to mount but Flenderson denies him. Flenderson tries to buck Berendas off but Berendas is having none of it. Berendas controlling from side mount. #T4# Berendas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flenderson for as long as he can get away with. Flenderson prevents Berendas from improving position. Berendas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5# Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flenderson's legs. Berendas staying calm. Flenderson stops Berendas from passing to mount. Berendas is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flenderson's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6# You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Berendas tries to advance to mount but can't. Berendas is staying tight to Flenderson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Berendas tries to advance to mount but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Berendas tries to move to mount but Flenderson blocks the move with his legs. #T7# Flenderson is trying to control Berendas's posture but Berendas avoids it. Berendas just content to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berendas trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away. Berendas controlling the position. #T8# Berendas tries to advance to mount but can't. Berendas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working. Flenderson is looking for a sweep. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flenderson's legs. Berendas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T9# Berendas continues to stall. Berendas wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy. Flenderson wants to control but Berendas postures up. Berendas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10# This is a sustained period of stalling by Berendas.#T11# Flenderson is looking for a sweep. Berendas just content to control the position. Flenderson is trying to improve his position. Berendas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Flenderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Berendas tries to advance to mount but Flenderson denies him. You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face as Berendas controls the position. #T12# More hug and hope from Berendas. Berendas looking to control but instead Flenderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Flenderson trying to control here.
Berendas not doing much here.
#T13# Flenderson is holding on to half guard well. Berendas controlling the action here. Berendas'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.#T14# Further stalling from Berendas. Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight! Berendas takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. During a confident post fight interview, Uvele Berendas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Pavel Sova! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Sova gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Elvul (0) vs (4) Sova Sova taking a break here but Elvul is having none of it and regains half guard. Sova stalling. Let's hope that Sova 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. Elvul's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Elvul is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Elvul gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Elvul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova is looking to advance position but Elvul has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (4) vs (4) Sova#T1# Sova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Sova wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away. Sova manages to regain half guard. Good work. The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# Sova is controlling Elvul's posture. Elvul postures up.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Sova. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (6) Sova Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul. Elvul keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. Sova postures up.
#T3# Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Elvul working a defensive guard here.
Sova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (4) vs (9) Sova Sova is looking to take a break and control but Elvul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Elvul seems a little lost for a moment, as Sova dominates the positioning.#T4# Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elvul keeps working. Elvul is trying to improve his position. Sova is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Elvul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Elvul tries to buck Sova off but Sova is having none of it. Sova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2# Sova is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elvul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5# Elvul is trying to get back to half guard. Elvul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Sova trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. Elvul is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Elvul is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sova is keen to just control but Elvul is a slippery customer.#T6# Sova stalling away here and it's allowed Elvul to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2# Sova has gone for a leg lock! Elvul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (9) Sova Sova pulls Elvul in to control the position. Sova is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Sova. Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elvul preventing the sweep. #T7# Elvul wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position. Sova is trying to hold Elvul in close to prevent damage but Elvul has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Elvul 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.
Elvul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sova for as long as he can get away with.#T8# Elvul wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well. Sova 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. Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Elvul wants to work for an arm triangle but Sova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova is trying to control but Elvul passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (9) vs (9) Sova Sova struggling a bit here.#T9# Elvul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sova will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Who's going to make the next move? Sova is looking for a sweep. Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working. Sova is looking to reverse the position. Sova is still trying to improve position.#T10# You can see the frustration on Sova's face as Elvul controls the position. Sova wants to control but Elvul postures up. Sova is looking to reverse the position. Sova looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (11) vs (9) Sova Sova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sova gets back to half guard. Sova is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sova trying to control but Elvul postures up.
#T11# Sova wants to get back to full guard. Elvul sitting and controlling from the half guard. Sova is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard. Sova trying to get back to full guard but Elvul takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (14) vs (9) Sova Sova is trying desperately to improve position. Elvul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12# Sova wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away. Sova is looking to improve his position but Elvul isn't that keen on the idea. Sova tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away. Sova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elvul content just to control the position here. Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13# Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Elvul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Sova looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Elvul tries to control but Sova wriggling away. Elvul controlling from the full mount. #T14# Elvul wants to control the pace but Sova is squirming around nicely. Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Sova is working to get back to half guard.
Sova tries to hold on but Elvul postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sova is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Elvul takes the fight on points by 14 to 9. A victorious Dreynos Elvul 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Dani Gerbandi! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Strakapoud gets tackled into the cage by Gerbandi. Gerbandi maintains the clinch. #TD# Strakapoud manages to pull guard.
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. Gerbandi trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom. Gerbandi 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. Strakapoud keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. Gerbandi postures up.
Strakapoud wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. Strakapoud 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.#T1# Strakapoud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now. Strakapoud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace. Strakapoud has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now. Gerbandi trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom. #T2# Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Strakapoud has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. Strakapoud seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy. Strakapoud has Gerbandi pulled in close to control his posture. Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Strakapoud looking to control.
Strakapoud wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment. Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position. Gerbandi preventing the sweep. Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gerbandi postures up.
#T4# Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5# Strakapoud controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself. Gerbandi passes into half guard. Gerbandi is pressing down on Strakapoud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strakapoud is holding on for now. Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strakapoud keeps working. Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Strakapoud keeps control of the position for the meantime. Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Strakapoud is defending the position. #T6# Gerbandi trying to control the action but Strakapoud is working from the bottom. Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard. Strakapoud is looking to control Gerbandi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strakapoud avoid being mounted? Strakapoud tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#SUB2# Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7# Strakapoud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though. Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Strakapoud is having none of it. Gerbandi content to control rather than advance. Strakapoud keeping control of the position. #T8##SUB2# Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strakapoud has managed to free his arm - good work. Strakapoud is concentrating on defense, preventing Gerbandi from advancing position. Strakapoud regains full guard. Nicely done. Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strakapoud swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9# Strakapoud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Gerbandi Strakapoud trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well. Strakapoud passes Gerbandi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10# Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Strakapoud seems content to control. Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gerbandi! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (5) vs (0) Gerbandi Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Gerbandi is squirming around nicely. Gerbandi tries to hold on but Strakapoud pushes him away. #T11# Gerbandi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strakapoud pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Strakapoud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gerbandi gets back to half guard. Gerbandi is looking to control Strakapoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted? Strakapoud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.#T12# Gerbandi desperately trying to maintain half guard. Strakapoud sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gerbandi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13# Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Strakapoud trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. Gerbandi controlling the position.#SUB2# Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gerbandi managing to control the position. #T14# Gerbandi controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself. Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Gerbandi working for a triangle but Strakapoud defends it easily.
Gerbandi wants to hit a sweep here but Strakapoud passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gerbandi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (0) Gerbandi Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Strakapoud controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Finn has closed the distance and engaged Macker in a clinch.
Finn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macker prevents it.
Macker goes for a takedown attempt but Finn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macker wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Macker moves into the clinch.#TD2# Finn pulls Macker into guard.
#SUB2# Finn working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
#SUB2# Finn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macker 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. #T1##SUB2# Finn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Macker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Finn has tightened it up now! Macker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Huckleberry Finn! Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 28 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helvig.#CL# Chai rushes Helvig and presses him up against the cage. Helvig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chai.
Helvig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chai prevents it.
#TD# Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helvig regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Helvig Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helvig pulls Chai in to control the position. Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chai stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Helvig#SUB# Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helvig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1# Chai tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs. Helvig is not content to let Chai control the position. Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Helvig is not content to let Chai control the position. Chai is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it. #T2# Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Chai tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it. Helvig trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it. Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Helvig#SUB# Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Helvig is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Helvig Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Helvig passes into half guard. Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helvig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helvig's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (2) Helvig#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chai looking for the RNC. Chai keeps control of the position as Helvig tries to break free.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB# Helvig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms. #T4# Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off. #SUB# Chai is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Helvig has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Chai has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Helvig taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Chai doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai! Stsyapan Chai retains his middleweight title! Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, 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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