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SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Snake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snake tries for a takedown but Cardosi manages to get underhooks.
Cardosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardosi tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Snake tightens his grip and picks Cardosi up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardosi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Snake
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.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Snake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Cardosi working for a triangle but Snake defends it easily.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Cardosi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cardosi looking to control.
#T2#
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (4) Snake
Snake is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#SUB#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake trying to control here.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is keen to just control but Snake is a slippery customer.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake is trying to keep Cardosi in close.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake looking to control but Cardosi passes into half guard.
Cardosi prevents Snake from improving his position.
Cardosi not doing much here.
Cardosi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Snake wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi 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.#T7#
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (7) vs (4) Snake
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Snake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snake tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Cardosi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Cardosi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (10) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Cardosi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Cardosi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Snake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snake and Cardosi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cardosi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (12) vs (4) Snake#T9#
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Snake working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snake wants to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snake is holding on tight.
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snake is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi prevents Snake from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Cardosi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (15) vs (4) Snake
Snake is looking to get to half guard.
Cardosi fails to take his opponent's back.
Snake tries to lock up and control but Cardosi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cardosi trying to control but Snake is having none of it. #T12#
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (18) vs (4) Snake
Snake is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake stops Cardosi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
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.
Cardosi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Cardosi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (21) vs (4) Snake#T14#
Snake tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi takes Snake's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Snake is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (24) vs (4) Snake
Snake tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cardosi is cranking Snake's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Snake! He's tightened the choke and Snake is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 55 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Black clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Laitila wants the takedown. Black is fighting it off but Laitila persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Black's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Laitila
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laitila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Laitila#SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila gets full guard.
Our spies down at at Gym To Nica inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laitila keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.#T1#
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (4) Laitila
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (7) Laitila#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (4) vs (7) Laitila#T2#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Black is pushing down on Laitila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laitila is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Black wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila trying to control here.
Black trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Black passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (7) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila 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: Black (7) vs (9) Laitila#SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
#T4#
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (7) vs (12) Laitila
Laitila advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (7) vs (14) Laitila
Laitila trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Laitila with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (9) vs (14) Laitila
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Black has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (12) vs (14) Laitila
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laitila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Black trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Black trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (12) vs (16) Laitila
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB#
Black is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Laitila frees his head nicely. Oh but Black has switched to an armbar! Laitila is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Excalam Black!
An out of breath Excalam Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Askren shoots in but Gerbandi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gerbandi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Askren has managed to clinch.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerbandi tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerbandi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerbandi tries to counter with a takedown but Askren is quick to defend against it.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Gerbandi tries to counter with a takedown but Askren is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Askren darts in and clinches Gerbandi up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gerbandi can't get the takedown.
Gerbandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gerbandi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Askren can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Askren tightens his grip and picks Gerbandi up, before dumping him to the ground. Gerbandi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Askren
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Askren
Gerbandi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren working away.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to improve his position.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gerbandi sneaks back into half guard.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren is pressing down on Gerbandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerbandi is holding on for now.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren pushes down on Gerbandi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Askren's back. He's all about the action.
Gerbandi trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (8) Askren#T4#
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but Gerbandi doesn't allow it.
Gerbandi is looking to get to half guard.
Gerbandi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (0) vs (11) Askren
Gerbandi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Askren controlling well, preventing Gerbandi from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Askren tightening his grip on Gerbandi, looking for the choke. #T5#
Askren is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Askren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Askren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (11) Askren
Gerbandi pushing down on Askren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi trying to control the pace.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi controlling the action here. #T6##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Askren is just riding it out for now. Gerbandi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Askren is defending well.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Gerbandi is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Askren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Askren is working away.
Gerbandi slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Gerbandi is working for an americana but Askren has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gerbandi was thinking about the submission.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Askren wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.#T10#
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi stays in close to Askren's body and controls the position. #T11##SUB#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askren dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (13) Askren
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard but Askren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (16) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Askren wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy. #T12##SUB2#
Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbandi is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerbandi is not content to let Askren control the position.
Gerbandi manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Askren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (6) vs (16) Askren#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Askren knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Askren for a finish. #T13##SUB#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Gerbandi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke from the back.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Askren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gerbandi. #T14##SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gerbandi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren wins on points by 16 to 6.
Jake Askren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 16 wins and 25 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuningas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieira is in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Vieira#SUB#
Kuningas looking for subs off his back but Vieira has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
Vieira works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Vieira
Kuningas is trying to improve his position.
Kuningas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (5) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (5) Vieira#SUB#
Kuningas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vieira wants to control but Kuningas postures up.#T1#
Kuningas happy to just control the position for now.
Vieira wants to control but Kuningas postures up.#SUB#
Kuningas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuningas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuningas seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away. #SUB2#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kuningas is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (8) vs (5) Vieira#SUB#
Kuningas tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Kuningas keeps him under control.#T3#
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (11) vs (5) Vieira
Kuningas trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuningas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuningas wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kuningas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuningas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Kuningas keeps him under control.
Vieira is not content to let Kuningas control the position.
Kuningas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kuningas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Kuningas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Vieira is not content to let Kuningas control the position.
Kuningas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (14) vs (5) Vieira#SUB#
Kuningas has hold of Vieira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vieira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuningas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vieira tries to hold on but Kuningas postures up.
Kuningas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuningas wants to control the pace but Vieira is squirming around nicely.
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuningas working for a submission but Vieira is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for a guillotine from mount but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira wants to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuningas prevents Vieira from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vieira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vieira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (14) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T8#
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kuningas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vieira 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.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuningas is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up. #SUB2#
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Kuningas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuningas manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Kuningas's guard.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#T9#
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuningas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Kuningas's legs - danger averted.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (14) vs (10) Vieira#T10#
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuningas tries to bench press Vieira off him but Vieira keeps the position.
Vieira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kuningas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Vieira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
#T11#
Kuningas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vieira prevents Kuningas from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuningas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuningas is not content to let Vieira control the position.#SUB#
Kuningas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
Vieira stalling.
Vieira prevents Kuningas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vieira 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.
#SUB#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Well, if Vieira 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.
#SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuningas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuningas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuningas is trying to keep Vieira in close.
#T14##SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kuningas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas takes the fight on points by 14 to 10. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Marston rushes Kyng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kyng has Marston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marston shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kyng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyng.
Kyng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jim Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Kyng.
Kyng has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marston is trying to drag Kyng to the mat but Kyng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kyng has closed the distance and engaged Marston in a clinch.
Kyng goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marston prevents it.
Kyng wants a takedown.
#T1##TD#
Marston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marston (4) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng is keeping busy.
Marston has the hooks in. Kyng is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marston struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (2) Kyng
Marston is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marston is controlling Kyng's posture.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Marston 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.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng stays in close to Marston's body and controls the position. #T3#
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (6) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (6) vs (4) Kyng#T4#
Marston tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marston! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (6) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (6) vs (10) Kyng
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng has the hooks in. Marston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Kyng is hanging on to Marston's back as he tries to escape.
Marston staying busy and making it hard for Kyng to control.
Kyng is riding his opponent, not letting Marston buck him off.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Marston tries to break free.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyng's guard. Nice work there by Marston.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (8) vs (10) Kyng#T6#
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Kyng seems keen to control Marston's posture.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #T7#
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Kyng wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (8) vs (12) Kyng
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (10) vs (12) Kyng
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Kyng wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
Kyng wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Marston preventing the sweep.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Kyng wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kyng there! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (13) vs (12) Kyng
Marston looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marston wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Marston controlling his opponent.
Kyng is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng stops Marston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston is looking to work his way around to Kyng's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Marston is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyng is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyng felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kyng is holding on tight.
#T13#
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Marston avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.
Kyng stops Marston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marston trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Marston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kyng wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.#T14#
Marston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyng is looking to escape.
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to control but Marston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Itinya clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Itinya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Berendas is trying to keep an underhook but Itinya manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Berendas
Itinya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (0) Berendas
Itinya looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berendas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Itinya has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (0) Berendas
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Itinya maintains control.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is still trying to improve position.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely.
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Berendas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Itinya controlling from the full mount.
Berendas is looking to improve his position but Itinya isn't that keen on the idea.
Itinya can't control as he wanted to and Berendas manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Itinya slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Berendas gets full guard.
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berendas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (8) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas advances to half guard.
Berendas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berendas stalling. #T4#
Berendas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Berendas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Itinya is just riding it out for now. Berendas eventually gives up the hold.
Berendas tries to pass to full mount but Itinya defends it. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Itinya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berendas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Berendas pushes down on Itinya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Itinya is looking to control Berendas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas is taking a breather. Itinya says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berendas wants to advance to full mount but Itinya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Itinya, not yet.
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Itinya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas postures up.
Berendas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Berendas trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Itinya is controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Itinya is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Itinya has control of Berendas's left arm, preventing Berendas from doing any damage.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Berendas stays in close to Itinya's body and controls the position.
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (10) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas 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.
Berendas is looking to sweep but instead, Itinya has passed into half guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Berendas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itinya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Itinya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Berendas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itinya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (10) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Berendas 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.
Berendas trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya trying to control the position here. #T14#
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Itinya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Filerup counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for subs off his back but Filerup has passed one foot through into half guard.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Filerup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Filerup#T1#
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald Jr tries to buck Filerup off but Filerup is having none of it.
Filerup takes a little break here. McDonald Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Filerup tries to advance to mount but McDonald Jr denies him.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep but Filerup has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (0) vs (7) Filerup
McDonald Jr tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr is working to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filerup manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (10) Filerup#T5#
Filerup has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Filerup just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Filerup is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
McDonald Jr breaks Filerup's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr stands and throws Filerup's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (10) Filerup
Filerup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Filerup is still trying to improve position.
Filerup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filerup is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (11) vs (10) Filerup#T9##SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr gets his hands free as Filerup looks to control. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has got his arm under Filerup's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Filerup has spun round into McDonald Jr's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (11) vs (12) Filerup#T10##SUB#
Filerup has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Filerup is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Filerup to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCain moves into the clinch.
Dresner can't get the takedown.
McCain goes for a takedown attempt but Dresner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dresner wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Dresner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dresner has hold of one of McCain's legs. McCain is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead McCain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Dresner
McCain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (4) Dresner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Dresner won't allow McCain to sweep him here. #T1#
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Dresner pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain 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.
Dresner prevents McCain from improving his position.
Dresner tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it. #SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well. #T2#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but McCain defends the submission attempt.
McCain won't allow Dresner to pass to mount. #T3#
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Dresner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Dresner has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
McCain trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
McCain is really struggling to control Dresner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (4) Dresner
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Dresner tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position. #T8#
McCain works to advance to full mount. Dresner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (9) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner gets back to half guard.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dresner is defending against the submission attempts here by McCain.
#T9##SUB#
McCain is looking for a kimura here.
McCain prevents Dresner from improving his position.#T10#
Dresner is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dresner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Dresner tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain wants to take a breather but Dresner is having none of it. #T11#
Dresner is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Dresner looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
McCain won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (6) Dresner#T13#
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain managing to control the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
McCain controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Dresner pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain gets full guard.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious John McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 29 wins and 14 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Elvul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Elvul
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvul controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chai trying to hold on to Elvul's head to control him but Elvul postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is controlling Elvul's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Elvul preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Elvul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Elvul stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Elvul working to try and regain half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Elvul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai fails to advance to Elvul's back. #T5#
Chai wants to control but Elvul has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Elvul trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Chai content just to control the position here.
Elvul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Chai is looking to take Elvul's back but instead Elvul gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Elvul is defending well.
Chai trying to control from Elvul's half guard. Elvul has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Elvul is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T8#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Elvul looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to pass Elvul's guard but actually Elvul recovers to full guard.
Chai won't allow Elvul to sweep him here.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T10#
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Chai is pushing down on Elvul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elvul is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is taking a breather. Elvul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Elvul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elvul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai is stalling here. Elvul is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Elvul has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Elvul
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elvul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Elvul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Chai is controlling Elvul's trapped leg to prevent Elvul from advancing to side control.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Chai wants to control but Elvul passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (9) Elvul
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Chai is controlling Elvul's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
Elvul is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Elvul takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (12) Elvul
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Dreynos Elvul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 41 wins and 29 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus 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.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hall'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.
Hall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gabenagus tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hall controlling from mount.
Gabenagus working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (10) vs (0) Gabenagus
Hall biding his time, controlling Gabenagus.
Gabenagus wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Gabenagus trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall controls the position.
Hall controlling well, preventing Gabenagus from escaping the position.
Gabenagus just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gabenagus breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus being controlled here momentarily.
Gabenagus trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Gabenagus trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gabenagus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.#T5#
Gabenagus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (10) vs (5) Gabenagus
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hall's legs.
Gabenagus controls the position.
Gabenagus trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus 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 Hall's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall controlling Gabenagus's posture. #T8#
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Gabenagus won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus postures up.
Hall is pulling down on Gabenagus's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabenagus, at least for the moment.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus postures up.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Hall is controlling Gabenagus's posture.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall pulls Gabenagus in close to prevent any damage.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #T11#
Gabenagus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Gabenagus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall 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.#T12#
Hall looking to control.
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall 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.
Gabenagus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Hall is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there.
Gabenagus pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #T14#
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus advances to half guard.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gabenagus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gabenagus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (14) vs (5) Gabenagus
Gabenagus really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Hall's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to control Gabenagus but Gabenagus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
A very excited looking Scott Hall 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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