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Pitbull V 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ubereem drives through with a takedown into Lauzon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (0) Lauzon
Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ubereem trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ubereem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lauzon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ubereem has Lauzon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (2) Lauzon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is keeping the position.
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ubereem keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon stays in close to Ubereem's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ubereem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubereem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ubereem is retaining full guard.
Lauzon passes into half guard.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Lauzon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lauzon wants to control but Ubereem is keeping him busy.
Lauzon prevents Ubereem from improving his position.
Lauzon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ubereem's thigh. Ubereem counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving. #SUB#
Ubereem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ubereem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon 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.
Ubereem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.#T3#
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (5) Lauzon
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
Ubereem wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ubereem defends it well.
Lauzon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (8) Lauzon
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ubereem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lauzon.
Ubereem manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura here.
Ubereem is looking to control Lauzon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?
Ubereem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lauzon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Ubereem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but Ubereem defends it. #T5#
Lauzon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (11) Lauzon
Ubereem is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Lauzon has control of Ubereem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ubereem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem frees his head quite easily.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now. #T6##SUB2#
Lauzon looking to secure an arm triangle but Ubereem defends it well.
Ubereem tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lauzon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ubereem to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ubereem shrugs it off.
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Lauzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lauzon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ubereem manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well. #T7##SUB2#
Lauzon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lauzon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lauzon working away.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard.
Ubereem sneaks back into half guard.
Ubereem is looking to control Lauzon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?
Ubereem is trying to get back to full guard.
Lauzon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ubereem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Ubereem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Ubereem is a slippery customer.
Ubereem is trying to control but can't.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lauzon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (14) Lauzon
Ubereem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ubereem regains half guard.
Ubereem is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Ubereem is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lauzon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ubereem is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Lauzon! |
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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 20 wins and 21 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Etxeberria gets tackled into the cage by Solomon. Solomon maintains the clinch.
Etxeberria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Solomon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Etxeberria is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Solomon can't fight it off and eventually Etxeberria manages to take the fight to the floor. Solomon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Solomon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solomon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Etxeberria uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Solomon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Etxeberria is trying to get an arm triangle but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon is being controlled here.
Solomon tries to buck Etxeberria off but Etxeberria is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Solomon
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria is not content to let Solomon control the position.#T1#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Solomon is looking to advance position but Etxeberria won't allow it.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Solomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Solomon 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.
Etxeberria is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Solomon is just content to waste time from the top position. Etxeberria takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Etxeberria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Etxeberria won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Solomon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Etxeberria is now in half guard.
Etxeberria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solomon tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Solomon looking for submissions off his back.
Etxeberria stalling. #T4#
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solomon for as long as he can get away with.
Solomon tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it.
Etxeberria is taking a breather. Solomon 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.
Solomon is pressing down on Etxeberria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Etxeberria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB2#
Solomon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Etxeberria has his hands clasped together but Solomon extends and breaks Etxeberria's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Solomon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zekariays Solomon!
A less than humble Zekariays Solomon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bleak dives in and scores a takedown into Line's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Line
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Line pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Line is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (2) Line#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Line preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Line might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##SUB#
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bleak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Line has passed into half guard!
Line stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bleak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bleak is looking to sweep but instead, Line has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Bleak 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: Bleak (4) vs (2) Line
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Line reverses the position - he's now on top in Bleak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (4) vs (4) Line
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Line content to stall in guard here.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bleak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Line puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Bleak wants to improve his position but Line is controlling well.
Line perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bleak trying to get back to full guard but Line takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (4) vs (7) Line
Bleak is looking to get to half guard.
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bleak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Line controlling the pace for now.
Bleak is looking to improve his position but Line isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bleak is trying desperately to improve position.
Line looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Line controlling from the full mount.
Line manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bleak to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (4) vs (10) Line#T7#
Bleak is in bad spot here.
Bleak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bleak is looking to improve his position but Line isn't that keen on the idea.
Bleak is trying to reverse the position but instead Line has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (4) vs (13) Line
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.
Line controlling well, preventing Bleak from escaping the position.
#T8#
Line is not going to allow Bleak to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Bleak right now.
Line 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.
Bleak tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Line.#T9#
Bleak can't escape the position.
Line is riding his opponent, not letting Bleak buck him off.
Line has the hooks in. Bleak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bleak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Bleak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Line is not going to allow Bleak to sit and survive in this position.
Line has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bleak's body.
Line is continuing to stall.
Bleak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bleak manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Line takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Line passes into side control, despite Bleak's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (4) vs (16) Line
Bleak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak is letting Line control him for a moment.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Bleak wants to control but Line postures up.
Bleak tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bleak tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak is breathing heavily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Line has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T14#
Line 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 Bleak's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bleak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak is trying to escape the position but Line is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Senger Line 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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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gotch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Gotch ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson with the counter takedown but Gotch avoids it easily.#TD#
Gotch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Robertson
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch 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 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Robertson wants to hit a sweep here but Gotch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robertson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Robertson
Gotch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Gotch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.#T3#
Robertson tries to improve his position but instead Gotch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gotch (8) vs (0) Robertson
Gotch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Robertson's body.
#T4#
Robertson is really stuck here.
Gotch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Robertson breaks Gotch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (8) vs (2) Robertson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotch is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch has Robertson pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotch.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.#T6#
Robertson is fighting to break Gotch's control of his arms but Gotch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Gotch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Gotch is pulling down on Robertson's head to control his posture.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson preventing the sweep. #T9#
Gotch is pulling down on Robertson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertson, at least for the moment.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Gotch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass. #T10#
Robertson stands and throws Gotch's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (8) vs (5) Robertson
Gotch regains half guard.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotch is in trouble now - Robertson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (8) vs (8) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gotch turns into him and now he's in Robertson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (10) vs (8) Robertson#T11#
Gotch stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position. #T12#
Gotch won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotch'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (10) vs (10) Robertson#T13#
Gotch managing to control the position.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (12) vs (10) Robertson
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Lou Gotch 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller gets a double leg takedown into Hunter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter pulls Rockmuller in close to his closed guard and prevents Rockmuller from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rockmuller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rockmuller has Hunter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Rockmuller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (2) Rockmuller
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hunter stalls from top position.
Rockmuller wants to control but Hunter postures up.#T2#
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rockmuller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rockmuller is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Rockmuller is looking for a sweep.
Rockmuller is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Rockmuller is looking for a sweep.
Hunter controls the position.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
Rockmuller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Rockmuller is looking to improve his position.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
Rockmuller has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (2) Rockmuller
Rockmuller working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Hunter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rockmuller is holding on tight.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rockmuller to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (11) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rockmuller doesn't escape. #T9#
Rockmuller trying to control the position but Hunter manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller is trying to break free.
Hunter controlling the position well here. Rockmuller rolled but Hunter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Hunter keeps control of the position as Rockmuller tries to break free.
Hunter controls the position.
Rockmuller rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
Rockmuller is still trying to improve position.
Hunter controls the position.#T11#
I really don't envy Rockmuller right now.
Hunter has good solid back control here.
Rockmuller tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Hunter is riding his opponent, not letting Rockmuller buck him off.
Rockmuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hunter'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.#T13#
Rockmuller is really stuck here.
Hunter biding his time, controlling Rockmuller.
Rockmuller tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Hunter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rockmuller's body.
Rockmuller trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maykit slaps away a takedown attempt from Goble, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Maykit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maykit (4) vs (0) Goble
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Goble tries to buck Maykit off but Maykit is having none of it.
Goble controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Goble being controlled for a moment.
Goble manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goble has his hands clasped together around Maykit's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Maykit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goble 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.
Goble trying to control here.
Maykit controlling the pace.
Goble wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T3#
Maykit is looking to advance position but Goble won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit slows the pace down in half guard.
Goble moves into full guard.
#T4#
Maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.
Goble controlling Maykit's posture. #T5#
Maykit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit slips nicely into half guard.
Goble is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maykit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maykit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maykit (4) vs (4) Goble
Will Goble go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goble is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Maykit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maykit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maykit tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Maykit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goble controlling the position well here. Maykit rolled but Goble kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Maykit tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Maykit turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (6) vs (4) Goble
Maykit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goble keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Goble pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Maykit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Maykit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Goble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maykit trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Goble 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: Maykit (6) vs (6) Goble
Maykit won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Maykit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Maykit defends it. #T13#
Maykit tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble controlling the pace. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit is not content to let Goble control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Maykit is heads and Goble is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Goble wins on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Shane Goble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 48 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gillechriosd McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McCoy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is positioning himself well to prevent McCoy advancing to mount.
McCoy prevents Cruz from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McCoy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cruz reverses the position - he's now on top in McCoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Cruz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.#T2#
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz 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. #T3#
Cruz is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (4) vs (2) Cruz
McCoy being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
McCoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCoy is taking a breather. Cruz 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.
McCoy continues to stall.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCoy is working away from the top position though.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
McCoy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCoy is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
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.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCoy is taking a breather. Cruz 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.
Cruz is controlling McCoy's trapped leg to prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.#T9#
McCoy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (7) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but McCoy isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
McCoy avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
McCoy fails to take his opponent's back.
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (10) vs (2) Cruz#T11#
Cruz tries to escape the position.
McCoy gets his hands free as Cruz looks to control.
Cruz tries to escape but McCoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCoy controls the action.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
McCoy keeps control of the position as Cruz tries to break free.
What can Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCoy is not going to allow Cruz to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
McCoy biding his time, controlling Cruz.
Cruz trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
McCoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cruz tries to escape but McCoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz trying to control the hands but McCoy won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Gillechriosd McCoy 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cabrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Njagi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabrera somewhat.
Njagi shoots for a takedown but Cabrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Cabrera gets a double leg takedown into Njagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Cabrera#SUB#
Njagi looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Njagi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Cabrera
Njagi is trying to escape the position but Cabrera is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Njagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Njagi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cabrera passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (8) Cabrera
Njagi is being controlled here.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Cabrera taking a breather here.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Cabrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Njagi regains half guard.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Njagi is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Njagi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Njagi has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera stays in close to Njagi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Njagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cabrera stacks Njagi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cabrera! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (11) Cabrera
Cabrera is staying tight to Njagi's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
It looks like Cabrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (11) Cabrera
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera is adopting a defensive guard.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has Cabrera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (13) Cabrera#SUB#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Njagi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cabrera has his hands clasped together but Njagi extends and breaks Cabrera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Njagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
A determined Abasi Njagi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 38 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Chai trying to control here.
#T1#
Well, if Rules 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.
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.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Rules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Rules with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rules is one step ahead there.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Rules stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Rules passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Rules controlling from the top position.
Chai seems keen to control Rules's posture.#T6#
Chai looking to control.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules'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.#T7#
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Rules sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #T9#
Chai pulls Rules in close to his closed guard and prevents Rules from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai 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.
Rules will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Rules 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.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Rules stalls from top position.#T12#
Chai is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Rules is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Rules is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rules's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Rules.#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rules is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rules off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (5) vs (4) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Gracie
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Rolla trying to control the position.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Gracie
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (8) Gracie
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Rolla. #T2#
Gracie is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Rolla is trying to break free.
Gracie is not going to allow Rolla to sit and survive in this position.
Rolla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rolla turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie 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.#T3#
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rolla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rolla is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (10) Gracie#T4##SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Rolla is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Rolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Gracie
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Rolla trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie trying to control.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolla tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
#T7#
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully. #T8#
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rolla seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (20) Gracie#T9#
Rolla is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Rolla tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rolla can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (20) Gracie#T11##SUB#
Gracie is in a bad position with Rolla working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (22) Gracie#SUB#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Gracie prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (22) Gracie
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Rolla is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Rolla trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Rolla worked for a kimura.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 22 to 10.
Kron Gracie 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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