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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 0 wins and 0 losses; John Osterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Key! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Osterman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Key will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Key doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Osterman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Key! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Osterman (4) vs (0) Key Key tries to get back to half guard but can't. Key is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Key looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Osterman is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Osterman seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Osterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Key doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterman. #T1##SUB# Osterman 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.
Osterman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Osterman (7) vs (0) Key Key is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterman has a good base and remains in mount. Key is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Key sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Osterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2# Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Key actively working from the bottom here. Key regains full guard. Nicely done. Key looks winded! Osterman advances to half guard. #SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Key defends it well. Key tries to roll over but Osterman keeps him under control.#SUB2# Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
#SUB2# Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB# Osterman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Osterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Osterman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Osterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Osterman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osterman to get the leverage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Osterman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Key sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB# Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
Key gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Key has his foot on Osterman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterman works his way back into a safe position though. Osterman pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Key looking for submissions off his back. Key tries to roll over but Osterman keeps him under control. Osterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Osterman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Osterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Key defends it well. #T6##SUB# Osterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Osterman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Osterman is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.
#SUB2# Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
Key is pressing down on Osterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7# Osterman wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.#SUB2# Osterman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Key has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Osterman is looking to defend but Key has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Osterman! Key pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Osterman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alvaro Key! |
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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 8 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgar Freeman! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Marlin looking to score a takedown here. Freeman is defending well but Marlin drives through and ends up in Freeman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Freeman The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freeman's guard. Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2# Freeman looking for submissions off his back. Marlin prevents Freeman from improving his position. Freeman is in trouble now - Marlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Freeman Freeman is trying to escape the mount.
Marlin fails to advance to Freeman's back. Marlin trying to control but Freeman is having none of it. Freeman is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB# Marlin wants to finish this one by submission but Freeman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marlin. #T1# Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Marlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB# Marlin has control of Freeman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Freeman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marlin prevents Freeman from getting the reversal. Marlin mounts Freeman! Really nice guard pass there! Marlin takes Freeman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Freeman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (8) vs (0) Freeman#SUB# Marlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Freeman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Freeman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms. #T2##SUB# Freeman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms. Marlin has the hooks in. Freeman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Marlin has the hooks in. Freeman is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Marlin passes his arm under Freeman's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Freeman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Striped Marlin! Striped Marlin 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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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Don Rockmuller! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Rockmuller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pervitin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rockmuller is in Pervitin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pervitin (0) vs (2) Rockmuller Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is keeping the position.#SUB# Pervitin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pervitin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Rockmuller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rockmuller slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Pervitin looking for submissions off his back. Rockmuller is pressing down on Pervitin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pervitin is holding on for now. #SUB# Pervitin actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Rockmuller is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Pervitin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Pervitin is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rockmuller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB# Pervitin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rockmuller. Oh but Pervitin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rockmuller goes limp - he's gone! Pervitin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Pervitin! After the fight, Mr Pervitin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 3 wins and 3 losses; Juanito Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Billy Riley! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Riley gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (0) Riley Riley has his hands on Escobar's head, controlling the position. Riley keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass. #SUB# Escobar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riley dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (2) Riley Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Escobar being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Escobar looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Escobar trying to get back to full guard but Riley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (2) vs (5) Riley#T1# Riley prevents Escobar from getting the reversal. Riley controlling the position easily from mount. Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Escobar is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.#T2# Riley pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Riley controlling from mount. Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Escobar is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount. Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Riley prevents Escobar from getting the reversal. Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Escobar is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea. Escobar is working hard here to advance position. Riley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Escobar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Escobar (2) vs (8) Riley Escobar wants to escape the position.
Riley controlling the position well here. Escobar rolled but Riley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4# Escobar is in bad spot here.
Riley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Escobar's body.
Escobar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Riley has good solid back control here. Escobar is trying to break free.
Riley is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Riley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (8) Riley Riley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5# Escobar looking to pass the guard. Riley pulls Escobar in close to his closed guard and prevents Escobar from doing any damage or advancing position. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard. Riley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (10) Riley Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6##SUB# Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well. My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... Riley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Riley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Riley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Escobar! A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Kanud Odimabesser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Benjamin Sisko! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Sisko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Odimabesser (0) vs (2) Sisko Sisko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Odimabesser trying to control from the bottom.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Odimabesser is defending well. Odimabesser trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sisko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sisko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Odimabesser (0) vs (5) Sisko#T1# Odimabesser tries to lock up and control but Sisko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sisko controlling the position easily from mount. Odimabesser is working to get back to half guard.
#T2# Sisko controlling from mount. Odimabesser prevents any damage by holding on tight. Odimabesser is just holding on here. Sisko manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Odimabesser (0) vs (8) Sisko A bit of a pause in the action here. Sisko controlling the positon.#T3# Let's hope that Sisko 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. 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.#T4# Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Sisko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Odimabesser is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sisko is riding his opponent, not letting Odimabesser buck him off. #T5##T6# Odimabesser looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Sisko 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.
Odimabesser just trying to survive but Sisko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7# Sisko controlling the position well here. Odimabesser rolled but Sisko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Odimabesser trying to control the position but Sisko manages to sink in the hooks. Odimabesser turns into Sisko and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (2) vs (8) Sisko Sisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8# Odimabesser looking to sit in guard and control but Sisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (2) vs (10) Sisko Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Odimabesser is retaining full guard. Odimabesser pulls Sisko in close to prevent any damage. Sisko trying to move into half guard but instead Odimabesser has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (4) vs (10) Sisko Sisko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sisko has his hands on Odimabesser's head, controlling the position. #T9# Odimabesser trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom. Sisko pulls Odimabesser in close to prevent any damage. Sisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10# Sisko pulls Odimabesser in close to prevent any damage. Sisko is trying to keep Odimabesser in close.
Odimabesser preventing the sweep. #T11# Sisko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Odimabesser sitting in guard, not really doing much. Sisko has Odimabesser pulled in close to control his posture. #T12# Odimabesser looking to sit in guard and control but Sisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (4) vs (12) Sisko Sisko passes Odimabesser's left leg - he's now in half guard. Odimabesser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sisko slows the pace down in half guard. #T13# Sisko tries to pass to full mount but Odimabesser defends it. #T14# Odimabesser trying to control but Sisko postures up.
Sisko sitting and controlling from the half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Odimabesser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisko is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Sisko wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Scott Hill! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Horrible takedown attempt by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Solomon, which made it look bad. #CL# Solomon takes the fight into the clinch. Solomon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Solomon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Solomon to the mat. Solomon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (0) vs (2) Hill The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hill is pushing down on Solomon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solomon is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through. My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Solomon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hill trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom. Solomon wants to sweep but no luck. Hill trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Solomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Solomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (2) Hill#T1# Hill controls Solomon momentarily but Solomon frees himself. Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Solomon stacks Hill 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 Solomon! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (2) Hill#SUB# Solomon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hill keeping his opponent close.#SUB# Solomon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2# Solomon trying to control the position but Hill is working away. Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hill wants to sweep but Solomon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (8) vs (2) Hill Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Solomon keeps moving and retains side control. Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solomon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB2# Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Solomon is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solomon to get the leverage. #SUB2# Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily. Solomon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Hill tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg. #SUB# Solomon is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
#SUB# Solomon is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Solomon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Solomon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hill! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (11) vs (2) Hill Hill manages to regain half guard. Good work. Solomon is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position. Solomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Hill is positioning himself well to prevent Solomon advancing to mount. Hill wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Solomon controlling the action here. Hill is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2# Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily. Hill wants to get back to full guard. Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2# Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Solomon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hill is not content to let Solomon control the position. Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily. #T6# Hill is looking to improve his position.
Hill is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Solomon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. Hill won't allow Solomon to pass to mount. Hill is looking to control Solomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hill avoid being mounted?#SUB# Solomon is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#T7# Solomon trying to control the pace. Solomon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (14) vs (2) Hill Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hill is trying to reverse the position but instead Solomon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (17) vs (2) Hill#SUB# Solomon looking to break Hill's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hill remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Solomon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Solomon working for the choke. Hill prevents Solomon from getting a body triangle. A bit of a pause in the action here. Solomon controlling the positon.#T8# Solomon keeps control of the position as Hill tries to break free.
Hill rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2# Hill looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Solomon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Solomon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9# Hill tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg. Solomon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Solomon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Solomon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Solomon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Solomon.
#T10# Solomon is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position. Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Solomon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Solomon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well. Hill holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11# Hill is not content to let Solomon control the position.#SUB# Solomon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Hill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Solomon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Solomon! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (20) vs (2) Hill Solomon wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy. Hill is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Solomon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12# Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solomon is working away from the top position though. Hill is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB# Solomon is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
#SUB# Solomon is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Solomon wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it. Hill is looking to improve his position.
#T13# Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solomon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solomon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solomon (20) vs (6) Hill#SUB2# Hill is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Solomon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Solomon for a finish. Hill is trying to stick to Solomon's back but Solomon is turning into Hill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (22) vs (6) Hill Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Hill. Hill being controlled here, momentarily. Hill keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully. Hill trying to control the position.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. Solomon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T14# Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Hill. Solomon trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. Solomon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Hill 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Hill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Solomon has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon takes the fight on points by 22 to 6. Zekariays Solomon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 9 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Mark Norman! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Cabrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Norman Cabrera controlling the pace. Norman manages to get to full guard.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Norman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. Norman is controlling Cabrera's posture.#T1# Norman is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
Cabrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cabrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Norman is trying to get back to full guard. Norman has his hands clasped together around Cabrera's back. He's all about the action. 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.#T2# Cabrera content to control rather than advance. Norman keeping hold of Cabrera's head, controlling as best he can. #T3# Norman wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. Norman tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control. Norman 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. Cabrera is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now. #T4# Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next. Cabrera trying to control from Norman's half guard. Norman has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Norman seems keen to control Cabrera's posture. Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. #T5# Norman pulls Cabrera in to control the position. Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position. Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6# Norman has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. Norman keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Cabrera content to stall in guard here. Norman pulls Cabrera in to control the position. #T7# Norman being controlled here, momentarily. #T8# Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control. Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
#T9# Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard. Norman being controlled here, momentarily. #T10# Norman keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. Cabrera 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. Norman controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. #T11# Norman has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. Norman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12# Cabrera trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom. Cabrera 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. #SUB2# Norman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cabrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Norman Cabrera slows the pace down. #T13# Norman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Norman is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cabrera stays in close to Norman's body and controls the position. Norman controlling the position.#T14# Cabrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 51 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Line shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Line Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Line stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz. Line 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. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz is trying to keep Line in close.
#T1# Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Line is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Cruz trying to control the position here. Line is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. 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! Cruz is pulling down on Line's head. It's preventing any offense from Line, at least for the moment.#T2# Line is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Line's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Let's hope that Line 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.#T3# Cruz controlling the position. Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Line is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cruz controlling the position.#T5# Line wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position. 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. Line's corner is telling him to maintain position. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Line.#T6# Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cruz seems keen to control Line's posture. Line forces his way into half guard.#T7# Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Line is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Line with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8# Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Line has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Line Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Line just content to control the position. #T9# Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cruz is being controlled here. Line wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.#T10# Cruz struggling a bit here. Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cruz is working hard here to advance position.#T11# Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. Cruz is letting Line control him for a moment. Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12##T13# Cruz is trying to improve his position. Line working away. Line controlling the position. #T14# Cruz keeps Line under control for a moment. Line working away. Line trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Line controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Line wins on points by 5 to 0. During a confident post fight interview, Senger Line thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgillicutty to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB# Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Gracie Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB# Mcgillicutty has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) 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! Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Mcgillicutty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts. Mcgillicutty's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB# Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back. Mcgillicutty gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Mcgillicutty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Mcgillicutty up and slammed him! Mcgillicutty can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (8) Gracie Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position. Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position. Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (8) Gracie#SUB# Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB# Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gracie controlling the position well. #SUB# Mcgillicutty has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Mcgillicutty steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mcgillicutty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Mcgillicutty! Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 25 wins and 30 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Rolla shoots in but no luck this time. Rolla goes for a double leg but Goble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goble continues to drive forward. 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.#TD2# Goble has picked Rolla up - he's going for a ride! Goble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Goble Goble not doing much here.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well. Rolla tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Rolla actively working from the bottom here. Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T1# Rolla won't allow Goble to pass to mount. Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position. Rolla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though. Rolla wants to get back to full guard. Rolla is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard. Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Goble uses his free foot to push down on Rolla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Goble#T2# Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position. Rolla gets back to half guard. Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rolla wants to get back to full guard. Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
#SUB# Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Goble Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Goble performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Goble postures up.
#SUB# Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #T5# Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB# Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (11) Goble Goble is staying tight to Rolla's torso, preventing him from escaping. Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (11) Goble Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goble's thigh. Goble counters though and makes it back to full guard. Rolla looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Goble pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goble is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Goble#T6##SUB# Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble preventing the sweep. #SUB# Rolla has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though. My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Goble has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (16) Goble Goble taking a breather here. #T7##SUB2# Goble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Rolla is letting Goble control him for a moment. Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't. Goble trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T8# Goble working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rolla is trying to improve his position. Rolla being controlled for a moment. Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Goble slows the pace down in half guard. Rolla is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9# Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Goble preventing the sweep. Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Goble has moved into half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.#SUB# Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rolla working a defensive guard here.
#T10##SUB# Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goble escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (19) Goble Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rolla gets back to half guard. Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11# Goble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (22) Goble Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control. Rolla gets full guard.#T12# Goble postures up.
Goble preventing the sweep. Rolla being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through. Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position. Rolla is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Goble looking to pass the guard. #T13# Goble won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (25) Goble Rolla tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it. Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (28) Goble Goble controlling the position from side mount. Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T14# Goble working away. Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rolla is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Goble wins on points by 28 to 2. A victorious Shane Goble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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