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748 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hohol closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Yelnats works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Hohol
Hohol 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.
Yelnats is fighting to break Hohol's control of his arms but Hohol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hohol 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.#SUB2#
Hohol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Yelnats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hohol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yelnats has managed to get both his arms back between Hohol's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yelnats sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hohol's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Yelnats sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hohol is trying to maintain the position but Yelnats is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yelnats in particular looking to stall.
Hohol trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yelnats is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hohol defends it well.
Yelnats prevents Hohol from improving his position.
Hohol is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Hohol trying to control but Yelnats postures up.
Yelnats is controlling the pace.
Hohol is trying to get back to full guard.
Yelnats controlling the pace.
Yelnats'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.
Yelnats has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Hohol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yelnats stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol trying to control the position.
Yelnats is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yelnats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Hohol 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.
Yelnats sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hohol's guard. #T4#
Yelnats content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hohol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yelnats is working away from the top position though.
Hohol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohol.
Hohol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yelnats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yelnats trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom. #T5#
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yelnats looking to pass the guard.
Yelnats trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol is trying to control the position but Yelnats postures up.
Yelnats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Hohol pulls Yelnats in close to prevent any damage.
Yelnats showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Yelnats trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol 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.
Hohol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yelnats controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hohol looking for a guillotine here but Yelnats defends easily.
#T7#
Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Hohol has Yelnats pulled in close to control his posture.
Yelnats 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.
Hohol trying to keep a closed guard but Yelnats is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Hohol keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass.
Hohol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yelnats slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yelnats trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol 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.
Hohol is pulling down on Yelnats's head to control his posture. #T9#
Yelnats controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully.
Hohol looking to control.
Yelnats slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yelnats seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hohol for as long as he can get away with.
Yelnats passes Hohol's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Yelnats is taking a breather. Hohol 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.
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
Yelnats controlling the action here.
Hohol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yelnats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hohol swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Yelnats postures up.
Hohol controlling the position.
Yelnats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Yelnats is working hard here to advance position.
Yelnats controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yelnats slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yelnats in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Yelnats is thwarting Hohol's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yelnats continues to stall.
Hohol trying to hold on to Yelnats's head to control him but Yelnats postures up.
#T13##SUB#
Yelnats is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hohol sees it coming and defends easily.
Hohol wants to improve his position but Yelnats is controlling well.
#SUB#
Yelnats 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.
Yelnats is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (5) vs (0) Hohol#T14#
Yelnats with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hohol 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.
Hohol trying to hold on to Yelnats's head to control him but Yelnats postures up.
Yelnats controlling the action here.
Yelnats is pressing down on Hohol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hohol is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol is looking to control Yelnats's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?
Hohol tries to roll over but Yelnats keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yelnats takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Adeoluwa gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Adeoluwa manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa trying to control the position here.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Adeoluwa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa 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: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Adeoluwa#T1#
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Kersikov won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount.
Adeoluwa trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Adeoluwa#T2#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa managing to control the position.
Adeoluwa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adeoluwa prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard.
Adeoluwa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Adeoluwa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Adeoluwa looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Adeoluwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Adeoluwa wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Kersikov tries to hold on but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov prevents Adeoluwa from taking his back.
Adeoluwa controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Kersikov regains half guard.
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Adeoluwa prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but Adeoluwa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (10) Adeoluwa
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Adeoluwa taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Adeoluwa seems content to control.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Adeoluwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov is controlling Adeoluwa's posture.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa wins on points by 10 to 4.
An intense looking Chukwu Adeoluwa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 60 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Andersson avoids it easily.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Andersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.#T1#
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Andersson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andersson pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson 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.#T2#
Andersson is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodriquez trying to control but Andersson postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodriquez wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andersson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Andersson content to stall in guard 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.
Andersson won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #T6#
Rodriquez looking to control.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Andersson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Andersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Rodriquez trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Andersson controlling the action here. #T9#
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Andersson stalling. #T14#
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Frank Andersson 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 146 wins and 112 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 84 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Sparxx stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Sparxx works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T1#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him. #T2##SUB#
Lavicci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparxx.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T3#
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
#SUB#
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lavicci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lavicci for a finish. #T4#
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
Lavicci wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
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.
Sparxx avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Sparxx avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci tries to break free.
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.
Sparxx is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
#T7##SUB#
Lavicci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Lavicci tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T8#
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T9#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Good control from Sparxx.
Sparxx'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.#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
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.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Sparxx trying to control.#T11#
Lavicci tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
#T12#
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Sparxx is not going to allow Lavicci to sit and survive in this position.
Sparxx biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
A lull in the action here.
#T13#
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparxx passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 87 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Jello, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Jello against the cage but Jello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magomedov defends it well.#TD#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (0) Jello
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
Magomedov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Jello is trying to improve his position.
Jello wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Jello is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
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#
Magomedov'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 Magomedov.
Jello tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello is being controlled here. #T5#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedov continues to stall.#T6#
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov'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.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Jello is working away. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T8#
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
Jello manages to get back to half guard.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position. #T9#
Magomedov not doing much here.
Jello trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Magomedov prevents Jello from improving his position.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (0) Jello#T12#
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Jello doesn't allow it.
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov wants to take Jello's back but he can't do it this time.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape. #T13#
Jello wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov prevents Jello from getting the reversal.#T14#
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Khalid Magomedov 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.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 79 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maykit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Maykit
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Maykit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Maykit
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Maykit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is trying to keep Maykit in close.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Maykit won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Maykit 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.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maykit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Maykit#T2#
Maykit is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Maykit pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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#
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Maykit is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to improve position, pressing down on Maykit's thigh with his hand. Maykit seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ignatowski paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ignatowski's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Maykit picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Woodie Maykit!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Woodie Maykit made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 50 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gotch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chai was covering up waiting for the punch and Gotch finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gotch
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chai has Gotch pulled in close to control his posture.
Gotch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gotch advances to half guard. #T2#
Gotch content to control rather than advance.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Gotch is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Gotch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai controlling the position well.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai has his hands clasped together around Gotch's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gotch is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Gotch is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Gotch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Gotch 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.
It looks like Gotch 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.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Gotch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Gotch#T6#
Chai regains half guard.
Gotch is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chai moves into full guard.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gotch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gotch controlling the pace. #T8#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Gotch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gotch working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Gotch is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Gotch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai wants to control but Gotch passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Gotch#T11#
Gotch takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Gotch staying calm.
Gotch taking a break here but Chai is having none of it and regains half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T13#
Gotch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Lou Gotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 69 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 66 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Alopodis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Alopodis has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Juncker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T4#
Juncker trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Alopodis controlling the position.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juncker is fighting to break Alopodis's control of his arms but Alopodis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Juncker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis struggling a bit here.#T7#
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Juncker has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Juncker controls the position. #T8#
Alopodis is trying to work for a sweep but Juncker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?#T9#
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Juncker prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is controlling Juncker's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Juncker controlling the action here.#T11#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Alopodis controlling the position for now.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (13) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis 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.
Juncker tries to advance to mount but Alopodis instead regains half guard.
Alopodis trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Juncker controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 29 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Crazy Horse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunter! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crazy Horse (4) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter wants to control but Crazy Horse postures up.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crazy Horse looking to control but instead Hunter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Crazy Horse is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now.
Hunter is controlling Crazy Horse's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunter wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter is trying to maintain the position but Crazy Horse is very close to passing his half guard.
Crazy Horse trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter keeping hold of Crazy Horse's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Crazy Horse stalling.
Hunter is concentrating on defense, preventing Crazy Horse from advancing position.
Hunter trying to hold on to Crazy Horse's head to control him but Crazy Horse postures up.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Crazy Horse trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Crazy Horse'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.
Crazy Horse controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Crazy Horse prevents Hunter from improving his position.#T4#
Crazy Horse wants to pass to mount but Hunter is defending the position.
Crazy Horse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crazy Horse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunter tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control.
Well, if Crazy Horse 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.
#T5#
Crazy Horse moves into full mount! Hunter won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (7) vs (0) Hunter
Crazy Horse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Crazy Horse controlling his opponent.
Hunter tries to lock up and control but Crazy Horse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Crazy Horse has a good base and remains in mount.
Crazy Horse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crazy Horse is looking to work his way around to Hunter's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant 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.#T7#
Crazy Horse controlling from the full mount.
Hunter is looking to get to half guard.
Crazy Horse trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Crazy Horse controlling from mount. #T8#
Crazy Horse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunter tries to reverse the position but Crazy Horse maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Hunter prevents Crazy Horse from taking his back.
Hunter tries to hold on but Crazy Horse pushes him away.
Hunter can't escape the position.
Crazy Horse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hunter to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (10) vs (0) Hunter
Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hunter staying busy and making it hard for Crazy Horse to control. #T10#
Crazy Horse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunter doesn't escape.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Crazy Horse breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Hunter right now.
Hunter can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hunter trying to control the action but Crazy Horse just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Hunter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Crazy Horse trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Crazy Horse controlling from the back.
Hunter just trying to survive but Crazy Horse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Crazy Horse is trying to stick to Hunter's back but Hunter is turning into Crazy Horse. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crazy Horse's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (10) vs (2) Hunter
Crazy Horse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Crazy Horse trying to control the position.
Crazy Horse keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass. #T14#
Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter stays in close to Crazy Horse's body and controls the position.
Crazy Horse looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crazy Horse is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (12) vs (2) Hunter
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
William Crazy Horse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Perkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rules looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perkins (4) vs (0) Rules
Perkins 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.
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rules is not content to let Perkins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules prevents Perkins from moving into mount. #T1#
The referee asks Perkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Perkins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rules is looking to reverse the position.
Rules prevents Perkins from improving position.
Perkins just content to control the position.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Rules regains half guard there - taking advantage of Perkins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Rules is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rules controlling the position well.
Rules is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perkins in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Rules tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.#T4#
Perkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rules! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (0) Rules#SUB#
Perkins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rules has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rules! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (7) vs (2) Rules#T5#
Perkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkins, not yet.
Perkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Perkins looking to control but Rules passes into half guard.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules controlling the pace.
Rules is thwarting Perkins's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Rules is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Perkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Perkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Perkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rules stays in close to Perkins's body and controls the position. #T9#
Perkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rules puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perkins is refusing to be controlled, as Rules sits in half guard. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perkins wants to improve his position but Rules is controlling well.
Rules content to control rather than advance.
Perkins tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg. #T11#
Rules moves into full mount! Perkins won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (5) Rules
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.
Rules controlling his opponent.
Perkins is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Rules takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Perkins is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard but Rules has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (8) Rules
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
Rules happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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