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SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jan Sokol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 25 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sokol takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sokol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuningas is trying to keep an underhook but Sokol manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sokol (2) vs (0) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
Kuningas trying to control but Sokol postures up.
#SUB#
Sokol is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sokol is trying to work for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Sokol sits in half guard.
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Sokol is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokol wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kuningas is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokol.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuningas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuningas is pulling down on Sokol's head. It's preventing any offense from Sokol, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there. #T2#
Sokol trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuningas is retaining full guard.
Kuningas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sokol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuningas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokol has managed to get both his arms back between Kuningas's legs - danger averted.
Kuningas pulls Sokol in to control the position.
Sokol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Sokol trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. #T3#
Kuningas regains half guard.
Sokol trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas is pressing down on Sokol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sokol won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sokol drops back looking for a leg! Kuningas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuningas manages to kick Sokol off! Sokol jumps back into Kuningas's guard. #SUB2#
Kuningas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokol defends it easily.
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sokol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuningas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sokol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuningas is trying to keep Sokol in close.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Kuningas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokol is aware though and is defending well.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Kuningas wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol passes Kuningas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas gets full guard.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sokol has gone for a leg lock! Kuningas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sokol's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (5) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas stands and throws Sokol's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (5) vs (5) Kuningas
Sokol is breathing heavily.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sokol is not content to let Kuningas control the position. #SUB2#
Kuningas tries for a kimura but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol is looking to regain half guard here but Kuningas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kuningas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sokol is not content to let Kuningas control the position.
Sokol tries to improve position but can't. #T7##SUB2#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kuningas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sokol tries to bench press Kuningas off him but Kuningas keeps the position.
Kuningas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sokol wants to control but Kuningas postures up.#SUB2#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Kuningas controlling the position.
Let's hope that Kuningas 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.
Kuningas trying to control the position but Sokol is working away.
Kuningas controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuningas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sokol! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sokol (5) vs (7) Kuningas
Kuningas looking to control but Sokol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kuningas controlling from mount.
Kuningas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sokol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuningas controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Kuningas looking to isolate an arm here. Sokol doesn't see it coming and as Kuningas extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leenart Kuningas! |
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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 6 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sea Snake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as John Snake sprawls well. John Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sea Snake gets slowly back to his feet.
Sea Snake misses with a takedown #CL#
and John Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sea Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
John Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Snake.#TD#
John Snake has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sea Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: John Snake (2) vs (0) Sea Snake
John Snake wants to control from the top but Sea Snake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Snake is trying to hold John Snake in close to prevent damage but John Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
John Snake is keen to just control but Sea Snake is a slippery customer.#T1#
Sea Snake is trying to control but can't.
Sea Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Sea Snake won't allow John Snake to pass to mount.
Sea Snake wants to control the action here but instead John Snake manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (5) vs (0) Sea Snake
Sea Snake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Sea Snake doesn't allow it.
Sea Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Sea Snake tries to get to full guard but John Snake has control of the leg.
Sea Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
John Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
John Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sea Snake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Sea Snake's legs - danger averted.
Sea Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea Snake, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
John Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John Snake wants to pass the guard but Sea Snake is keeping the position.
John Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
John Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Sea Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (5) vs (2) Sea Snake
Sea Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
John Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Sea Snake trying to control but John Snake is working from the bottom.
John Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sea Snake is pushing down on John Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. John Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Sea Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
John Snake has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sea Snake escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sea Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (5) vs (5) Sea Snake
Sea Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for John Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: John Snake (5) vs (7) Sea Snake
John Snake 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: John Snake (7) vs (7) Sea Snake
John Snake postures up.
#T5#
John Snake preventing the sweep.
Sea Snake looking to control.
John Snake stands and throws Sea Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (10) vs (7) Sea Snake
Sea Snake stops John Snake from passing to mount.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on John Snake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Sea Snake gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead John Snake passes into half guard.
Sea Snake is looking for a sweep. John Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sea Snake is not content to let John Snake control the position.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
John Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Sea Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sea Snake moves into full guard.
Sea Snake is trying to control the position but John Snake postures up.
John Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sea Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sea Snake keeping moving, preventing John Snake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sea Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John Snake defends well.#T8#
Sea Snake keeping full guard, as John Snake tries to pass.
Sea Snake wants to control the position but John Snake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Sea Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Sea Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: John Snake (10) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake controlling well, preventing John Snake from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake working for a choke but John Snake reverses nicely into Sea Snake 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (12) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9##SUB2#
Sea Snake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Sea Snake.
John Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sea Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea Snake, not yet. #T10#
Sea Snake trying to control the position here.
John Snake trying to control but Sea Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sea Snake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! John Snake has picked Sea Snake up and slammed him! Sea Snake can't keep hold of the triangle and John Snake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (15) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake is trying to improve his position.
Sea Snake tries to control but John Snake manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: John Snake (18) vs (11) Sea Snake
John Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
John Snake biding his time, controlling Sea Snake. #T11##SUB#
Sea Snake fending off the submission attempt from John Snake.
Sea Snake tries to escape but John Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. John Snake controlling the positon.
Sea Snake trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Sea Snake prevents John Snake from getting a body triangle.
Sea Snake is in bad spot here.
John Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sea Snake is in bad spot here.
#T13#
John Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sea Snake tries to roll but John Snake sticks to his back.
Sea Snake turns into John Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (18) vs (13) Sea Snake
Sea Snake trying to control but John Snake is working from the bottom.
Sea Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake has gone for a leg lock! John Snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sea Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (20) vs (13) Sea Snake#T14##SUB2#
Sea Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John Snake defends it easily.
John Snake forces his way into half guard.
Sea Snake wants to control but John Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
John Snake prevents Sea Snake from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Snake takes the fight on points by 20 to 13. |
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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 17 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
San misses with a takedown attempt - Takeshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but San has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
San pulls Takeshi into guard.
San keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) San
San slips nicely into half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeshi trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) San#T3#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) San
Takeshi is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) San#SUB2#
San wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (7) San#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but San is defending well.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi passes into half guard.
San gets full guard.#SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi passes San's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Takeshi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
San is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (9) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (12) San
Takeshi is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San tries for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
San passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takeshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (4) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
San avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
San tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takeshi tries to hold on but San postures up.#T8##SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
Takeshi has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (4) vs (17) San
San is not going to allow Takeshi to sit and survive in this position.
Takeshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
San has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takeshi just trying to survive but San is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
San tightening his grip on Takeshi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9#
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takeshi wants to escape the position.
San is trying to control but Takeshi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
San seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takeshi is holding on tight.
San mounts Takeshi! Really nice guard pass there!
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
San is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #T11#
San 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.
San wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeshi is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T12#
San passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (20) San#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (20) San
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #T13#
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (20) San
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position but San is working away.
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeshi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (12) vs (20) San#T14##SUB#
Takeshi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force San to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so San shrugs it off.
San is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi looking to secure an arm triangle but San defends it well. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but San is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
San looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (15) vs (20) San
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 20 to 15. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vieira on his heels. He'll look to pass Vieira's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T1#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T2#
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (0) Vieira
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieira tries to buck Kline off but Kline is having none of it.
Vieira is trying to control Kline's posture but Kline avoids it.
Vieira manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Kline has moved into half guard.
Kline is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kline 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.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Vieira tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira is trying to keep Kline in close.
#T5#
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Kline's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kline works his way back into a safe position though.
Kline won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Vieira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kline wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T7#
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Kline wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8##SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
#T9#
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Kline performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Vieira controlling the position for now.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Vieira
Kline looking to control.
Kline seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Kline'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.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Vieira is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kline is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kline will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kline is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Vieira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Vieira wins on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Barnett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Standish manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to move into half guard but instead Standish has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standish manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Barnett#T1#
Standish keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Standish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnett passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Standish has his hands clasped together around Barnett's back. He's all about the action.
Barnett is trying to control. Standish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Barnett works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely.
Standish can't escape the position.
Standish gets back to half guard.#T3#
Barnett is thwarting Standish's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Standish is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?
Standish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Standish is defending well.
#T4#
Standish is trying to control but can't.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Standish is holding on to half guard well.
Standish is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard. #T5#
Barnett tries to pass to full mount but Standish defends it. #SUB2#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Standish sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standish keeps working.
Standish is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?#T6#
Barnett is stalling here. Standish is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Standish has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (6) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Standish dominates the positioning.
Barnett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (6) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett is controlling the pace.
Barnett stalling away here and it's allowed Standish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett postures up.
Barnett trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Standish is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Standish is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Barnett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Standish! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (6) vs (12) Barnett
Standish is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Barnett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB2#
Barnett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Standish has worked his arm free - good work by Standish!
Barnett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnett advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (6) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Standish reaches up and holds on to Barnett to control the position.
Barnett trying to control but Standish is having none of it.
Standish 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: Standish (8) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Standish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnett pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnett has an active guard here but Standish has managed to pass into half guard.
Well,Standish is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (11) vs (14) Barnett#T13#
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Standish slows the pace down.
Standish wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Standish trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Standish is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Still in half guard, Standish seems content to control.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (14) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnett wins on points by 15 to 14.
After winning the bout, Quinn Barnett 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 59 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ottke's waist but Ottke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ibrahim off to one side.
Ibrahim has a takedown stuffed.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ottke as he avoids it easily.
Ottke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke gets full guard.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up. #T1#
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Ibrahim advances to half guard.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim postures up.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ottke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Ottke's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ibrahim won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ibrahim trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is really struggling to control Ottke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ibrahim advances to half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Ibrahim has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Ottke
Ibrahim fails to take his opponent's back.
Ibrahim looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ibrahim fails to move to back control.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Ibrahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibrahim controlling from mount. #SUB#
Ottke tries to improve his position but Ibrahim has taken his back! Ibrahim has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ottke tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ibrahim pushes Ottke away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
An out of breath Ahmad Ibrahim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Makarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makarov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Maximus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makarov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Maximus
Makarov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Makarov is working away.
Makarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (2) Maximus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
Maximus trying to control the action but Makarov just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T1#
Maximus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maximus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makarov is staying active.
Maximus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Maximus can't escape the position.
Makarov controlling from the back.
Maximus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makarov.
Maximus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Makarov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Maximus tries to break free.
Makarov is not going to allow Maximus to sit and survive in this position.
Maximus turns into Makarov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Maximus
Makarov has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus is pushing down on Makarov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makarov is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Makarov is working away.
Maximus trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Makarov looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makarov keeps working.
Maximus wants to advance to full mount but Makarov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makarov 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.
Maximus 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.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Makarov is doing well to control the position and prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (4) vs (7) Maximus
Maximus controlling from mount. #T7#
Makarov is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Makarov wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Makarov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Makarov tries to lock up and control but Maximus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is having none of it.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T9#
Maximus wants to control the action but instead Makarov gets a body lock and reverses into Maximus's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (6) vs (7) Maximus
Makarov being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus has control of Makarov's left arm, preventing Makarov from doing any damage.
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Maximus managing to control the position.
Makarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Makarov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (9) vs (7) Maximus
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working. #T11#
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov tries to advance to mount but Maximus denies him.
Makarov working away.
Maximus is letting Makarov control him for a moment.
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Makarov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maximus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Makarov but great work by Maximus. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (9) vs (11) Maximus
Makarov is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus wants to control for a moment but Makarov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Makarov is not content to let Maximus control the position.#T13#
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
Makarov is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.
Maximus stalling away here and it's allowed Makarov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Makarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 11 to 9.
An out of breath Alexander Maximus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ozymandias to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Kim
Ozymandias stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Kim#T2#
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias pulls Kim in close to his closed guard and prevents Kim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself. #T3#
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Kim trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Kim controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias has control of Kim's left arm, preventing Kim from doing any damage.
Kim won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T4#
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim being controlled here momentarily.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ozymandias looking to control.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozymandias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Kim keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Kim pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias pushing down on Kim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kim wants to sweep but Ozymandias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #T8#
Ozymandias slows the pace down.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kim! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (9) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias 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#
Ozymandias continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ozymandias is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kim wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent. #T10#
Kim is controlling an arm, preventing Ozymandias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Kim controlling the position well.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (12) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Kim tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (15) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.
Kim prevents Ozymandias from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Ozymandias gets his hands free.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kim tries to escape the position.
Ozymandias controls the action.#T14#
I really don't envy Kim right now.
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kim rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Good control from Ozymandias.
Kim trying to control the position but Ozymandias manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Cyrus Ozymandias 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elvul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elvul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dreynos Elvul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvul goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.
McCain tries to counter with a takedown but Elvul is quick to defend against it.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elvul swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Elvul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Elvul
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elvul sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
McCain is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
McCain keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Elvul
McCain pushes down on Elvul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elvul moves into full guard.
#T3#
McCain controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Elvul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Elvul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (2) Elvul
McCain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Elvul! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (7) vs (2) Elvul
McCain controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Elvul is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain controlling the pace for now.
McCain with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Elvul tries to improve his position but instead McCain has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (10) vs (2) Elvul
McCain is trying to stick to Elvul's back but Elvul is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elvul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (4) Elvul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Elvul pushes down on McCain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elvul in particular looking to stall.
Elvul is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Elvul is controlling the pace.
#T6#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain trying to control the position here. #T7#
McCain is trying to control the position but Elvul postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet. #SUB#
McCain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Elvul uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (7) Elvul
McCain is trying to improve his position.#T8#
McCain is not content to let Elvul control the position.
McCain keeping his opponent close.
Elvul moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (10) vs (9) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul working for a submission but McCain is keeping him at bay. #T9#
McCain gets back to half guard.
McCain is controlling Elvul's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Elvul controlling the pace. #T10#
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
McCain wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Elvul has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (12) Elvul#T11#
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul controlling the pace for now. #T12#
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elvul controlling from the full mount.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elvul in particular looking to stall.#T14#
McCain is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
McCain wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 12 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Dreynos Elvul 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 38 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clubber is trying to defend but Borgia 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: Borgia (2) vs (0) Clubber
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Borgia controlling the pace.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber is doing well to control the position and prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working. #T2#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber 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.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Clubber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Clubber
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
What's Clubber going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T6#
Clubber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia stalling. #T7#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Borgia trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber gets full guard.#T9#
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Clubber has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself. #T11#
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Borgia stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Clubber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.#T12#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber 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.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Clubber wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Borgia is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber is controlling Borgia's trapped leg to prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (8) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Alexander Borgia retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Alexander Borgia 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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