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Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Morgan Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
Leighton wants a takedown.
Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dinker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dinker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leighton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leighton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leighton is trying to trip Dinker. He has hold of a leg but Dinker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leighton persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Dinker
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dinker is looking for a triangle here but Leighton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (5) vs (0) Dinker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker prevents Leighton from moving into mount. #T1#
Leighton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinker is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Leighton has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leighton (7) vs (0) Dinker
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dinker is desperately trying to improve his position but Leighton has a good base and remains in mount.
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Dinker wants to control but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dinker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (10) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker tries to roll but Leighton sticks to his back.
Good control from Leighton.
Leighton keeps control of the position as Dinker tries to break free.
#T3#
Leighton controls the action.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dinker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leighton.
Dinker is in bad spot here.
Leighton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dinker doesn't escape. #T4#
Dinker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dinker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leighton.
Leighton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Dinker is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Leighton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dinker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leighton.
Dinker is in bad spot here.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
Leighton is riding his opponent, not letting Dinker buck him off. #T6#
Leighton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinker for as long as he can get away with.
Leighton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Leighton not allowing Dinker to control his hands.
Leighton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Leighton'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.
Dinker rolls, trying to escape but Leighton keeps control of the position.
Leighton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leighton continues to stall.
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Leighton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinker wants to control his opponent's hands but Leighton gets his hands free.
Leighton has good solid back control here. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leighton.
Further stalling from Leighton.#T11##SUB#
Dinker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leighton gets his way!
Leighton controls the action.#T12#
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
Leighton keeps control of the position easily here as Dinker tries to buck him off.
Dinker wants to escape the 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.
Leighton is hanging on to Dinker's back as he tries to escape.
Leighton controls the position.#T13#
Leighton continues to hold on tight.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
#T14#
Leighton keeps control of the position easily here as Dinker tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
Leighton controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Leighton.
Leighton avoiding Dinker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leighton takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Morgan Leighton 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jermaine Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gozo Shioda!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Shioda ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shioda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pearson pushes down on Shioda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pearson is just content to waste time from the top position. Shioda takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shioda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shioda holds on and takes a little breather.
Pearson looking to sit in guard and control but Shioda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Shioda
Pearson is trying to keep Shioda in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shioda trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Shioda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Shioda from controlling successfully.
Shioda advances to half guard.
Shioda trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pearson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pearson working a defensive guard here.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Shioda from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pearson is adopting a defensive guard.
Pearson looking to control.
#SUB#
Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shioda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shioda wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Shioda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Shioda being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Pearson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shioda is aware though and is defending well.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Shioda from controlling successfully.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Pearson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearson, not yet. #T4#
Pearson working a defensive guard but Shioda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (0) vs (5) Shioda
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Shioda 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 Pearson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shioda presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pearson (0) vs (7) Shioda
Shioda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pearson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pearson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shioda has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pearson (0) vs (10) Shioda#T5#
Shioda keeps control of the position as Pearson tries to break free.
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
Pearson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shioda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Shioda.#T6##SUB2#
Shioda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pearson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pearson for a finish. #SUB2#
Shioda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pearson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pearson for a finish. #SUB2#
Shioda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
Pearson tries to escape but Shioda has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Shioda trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Shioda looking for the choke but no joy.
Shioda biding his time, controlling Pearson. #T8#
Shioda trying to control.
Shioda gets his hands free as Pearson looks to control.
Pearson staying busy and making it hard for Shioda to control.
Shioda avoiding Pearson 's attempts to control his hands.
Shioda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pearson's body.
#T9#
Let's hope that Shioda 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.
I really don't envy Pearson right now.
Shioda controlling the position well here. Pearson rolled but Shioda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shioda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10#
Pearson trying to control the hands but Shioda won't let him.
Shioda tries to keep control of the position but Pearson is staying busy.
Pearson trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shioda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pearson trying to control the position but Shioda manages to sink in the hooks.
Pearson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
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.
Pearson wants to control his opponent's hands but Shioda gets his hands free.
Shioda is riding his opponent, not letting Pearson buck him off.
Shioda has the hooks in. Pearson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Shioda tries to keep control of the position but Pearson is staying busy.
Pearson trying to control but not successfully.
Shioda wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy.
Shioda is not going to allow Pearson to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shioda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Pearson wants to control his opponent's hands but Shioda gets his hands free.
Shioda trying to control momentarily.
Pearson rolls, trying to escape but Shioda keeps control of the position.
Shioda not allowing Pearson to control his hands.
Shioda tries to keep control of the position but Pearson is staying busy.
Shioda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Pearson wants to control his opponent's hands but Shioda gets his hands free.
What can Pearson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pearson is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shioda is not going to allow Pearson to sit and survive in this position.
Pearson tries to escape but Shioda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shioda wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Gozo Shioda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Nigel Greer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Greer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Wang darts in and clinches Greer up against the ropes.
Greer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Greer jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB2#
Greer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer is trying to keep Wang in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Greer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Greer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Greer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#SUB2#
Greer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greer looking to control.
#SUB2#
Greer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Greer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Greer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greer controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Greer trying to control the position.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Greer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wang is defending well. Greer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Greer celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigel Greer!
Nigel Greer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Maurice Lemaire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lemaire darts in and clinches Tavara up against the ropes.
Lemaire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavara walks away with a smile on his face. Lemaire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemaire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemaire is defending well.#TD#
Tavara tightens his grip and picks Lemaire up, before dumping him to the ground. Lemaire manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavara (2) vs (0) Lemaire
Tavara is fighting to break Lemaire's control of his arms but Lemaire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lemaire keeping full guard, as Tavara tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemaire controlling Tavara's posture. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Lemaire 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.
Tavara wants to control from the top but Lemaire keeps moving. #T2#
Lemaire 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.
Tavara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tavara postures up.
#T3#
Lemaire managing to control the position.
Lemaire is looking to sweep but instead, Tavara has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Lemaire wants to improve his position but Tavara is controlling well.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tavara controlling the action here.#T5#
Lemaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lemaire can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Tavara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemaire tries to roll over but Tavara keeps him under control.
Lemaire is refusing to be controlled, as Tavara sits in half guard. #T7#
Lemaire trying to hold on to Tavara's head to control him but Tavara postures up.
Tavara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tavara continues to stall.#T8#
Lemaire tries to roll over but Tavara keeps him under control.
Tavara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemaire is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Lemaire wants to get back to full guard.
Tavara is thwarting Lemaire's attempts to control the position.
Tavara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Lemaire is trying to control but can't.
Lemaire is doing well to control the position and prevent Tavara from advancing to side control.
Lemaire tries to get to full guard but Tavara has control of the leg.
Tavara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Lemaire is looking to improve his position.
Lemaire wants to control but Tavara is keeping busy.
Lemaire tries to get to full guard but Tavara has control of the leg. #T12#
Tavara not doing much here.
Lemaire trying to control from the bottom.
Lemaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavara is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemaire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Lemaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tavara is working away from the top position though.
Lemaire is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T14#
Lemaire trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemaire is looking to improve his position.
Lemaire wants to control but Tavara is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavara takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Massiel Tomás! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mark Spagnolo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tomás darts in looking for a takedown but Spagnolo gets double underhooks and turns Tomás into the ropes.
Spagnolo wants to counter the offense by Tomás and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Spagnolo jumps guard.
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing Tomás from controlling successfully.
Tomás is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomás pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spagnolo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spagnolo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tomás has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tomás is trying to work for a kimura but Spagnolo is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Tomás is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spagnolo is looking to improve his position.
Spagnolo won't allow Tomás to pass to mount.
Spagnolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spagnolo is refusing to be controlled, as Tomás sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tomás is working for a kimura but Spagnolo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Tomás tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spagnolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Tomás seems to be looking for submissions.
Tomás is looking to take a break and control but Spagnolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spagnolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tomás wants to control from the top but Spagnolo keeps moving.
Spagnolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing Tomás from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tomás drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spagnolo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomás (0) vs (2) Spagnolo#SUB#
Tomás had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spagnolo defends it easily.
Spagnolo wants to control from the top but Tomás keeps moving. #SUB#
Tomás is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Tomás is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spagnolo defends well.#SUB#
Spagnolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tomás has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spagnolo has managed to get both his arms back between Tomás's legs - danger averted.
Tomás not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Tomás working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spagnolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spagnolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tomás looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Tomás is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spagnolo defends well.
Spagnolo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Spagnolo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tomás has locked up a guillotine! Tomás's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Spagnolo is holding on here and Tomás must be using up a lot of energy. Spagnolo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tomás gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Massiel Tomás!
A very excited looking Massiel Tomás 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jack Manion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Yakami Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Manion shoots in and gets a takedown into Sansho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (0) Sansho
Manion wants to pass the guard but Sansho is keeping the position.
Sansho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (2) vs (2) Sansho#SUB#
Manion working for a triangle but Sansho defends it easily.
Sansho preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sansho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (4) vs (2) Sansho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion trying to control but Sansho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manion stopping the sweep attempt from Sansho.
Manion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Rough House inform us that Sansho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sansho working for a triangle but Manion defends it easily.
Manion passes Sansho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sansho tries to roll over but Manion keeps him under control.
Manion is looking to take a break and control but Sansho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sansho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Sansho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Manion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manion has gone for a leg lock! Sansho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manion (4) vs (4) Sansho
Sansho wants to control from the top but Manion keeps moving.
Sansho tries to free his leg and advance position but Manion is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sansho trying to control the position from guard on top but Manion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manion trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Manion has his feet on Sansho's thighs here. He's pushed Sansho off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sansho screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Manion!
A very excited looking Jack Manion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Gavin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gavin closes the distance and pushes Ieyasu back into the ropes.
Ieyasu is trying to pull guard but Gavin turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Gavin gets control of Ieyasu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gavin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving. #SUB#
Gavin is looking for a triangle but Ieyasu pushes his legs off easily.
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Gavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ieyasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ieyasu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ieyasu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ieyasu 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.
Ieyasu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gavin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Ieyasu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ieyasu uses his free foot to push down on Gavin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gavin. Score +3 for passing guard: Gavin (0) vs (3) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ieyasu prevents Gavin from getting the reversal.
Ieyasu looking to control but Gavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Gavin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ieyasu trying to control but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ieyasu mounts Gavin! Really nice guard pass there!
Gavin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Ieyasu wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely.
Gavin tries to lock up and control but Ieyasu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ieyasu prevents Gavin from getting the reversal.
Gavin tries to control Ieyasu's body but Ieyasu pushes him off. Gavin squirms to his side and now Ieyasu has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gavin (0) vs (6) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for the RNC.
Gavin prevents Ieyasu from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for the choke from the back.
Gavin is really stuck here.
Gavin prevents Ieyasu from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Gavin tries to roll but Ieyasu sticks to his back.
Gavin staying busy and making it hard for Ieyasu to control.
Ieyasu keeps control of the position as Gavin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Ieyasu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gavin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ieyasu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gavin is really stuck here.
Ieyasu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ieyasu avoiding Gavin 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gavin fending off the submission attempt from Ieyasu. #T5##SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for the choke from the back position but Gavin is controlling his hands well.
Gavin trying to control the hands but Ieyasu breaks the grip.
Gavin is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gavin is trying to defend against the choke here but Ieyasu has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ieyasu Tightens the hold and Gavin taps out furiously! Ieyasu displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
A relieved looking Toyotomi Ieyasu 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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