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SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filerup as he jumps to the side.
Filerup attempts a counter takedown but Wellington avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Filerup moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wellington has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wellington is working for takedown but Filerup is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wellington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Filerup smiles and moves away.
Immagunna Filerup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Wellington.#CL#
Filerup has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wellington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Filerup (0) vs (4) Wellington#SUB2#
Wellington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Wellington is trying to get an arm triangle but Filerup is defending well. #T1#
Filerup is trying to control Wellington's posture but Wellington avoids it.
Filerup is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellington is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Filerup is holding Wellington down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Wellington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Filerup has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wellington but great work by Filerup. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Filerup (4) vs (4) Wellington#T2#
Wellington stops Filerup from passing to mount.
Wellington is trying to improve his position.
Wellington can't do much from the bottom here.
Filerup controlling the position from side mount.
Wellington regains half guard.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
Wellington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Filerup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wellington working for a triangle but Filerup defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filerup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filerup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filerup defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Filerup is sitting in close to Wellington's body. Wellington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Filerup is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Filerup is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wellington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Wellington! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jan Sokol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 35 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sokol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sokol successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (0) vs (3) Bremner
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Sokol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner staying calm.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bremner working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol is trying to improve his position.
Bremner happy to just control the position for now.
Sokol struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Bremner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Sokol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bremner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying to get an arm triangle but Sokol is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Sokol is trying to get back to half guard.
Bremner laying and praying for a moment but Sokol takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sokol wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sokol trying to control but Bremner postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Bremner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sokol's thigh. Sokol counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Sokol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bremner controls the pace.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving. #T4#
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Sokol is pulling down on Bremner's head to control his posture.
Bremner slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Bremner stalling.
Bremner prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Bremner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (0) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Bremner working for a submission but Sokol is keeping him at bay.
Sokol can't escape the position.
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sokol (0) vs (9) Bremner#T6##SUB2#
Bremner looking to break Sokol's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sokol remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bremner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bremner controlling well, preventing Sokol from escaping the position.
Sokol tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bremner fails to advance to Sokol's back.
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner controlling his opponent.
Sokol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bremner fails to advance to Sokol's back.
Sokol tries to lock up and control but Bremner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bremner wants to control the pace but Sokol is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Sokol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sokol is squirming around, avoiding Bremner's attempts to control the action.
Bremner moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sokol (0) vs (12) Bremner
Bremner tries to keep control of the position but Sokol is staying busy.#SUB2#
Sokol defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Sokol preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bremner.
Sokol wants to control his opponent's hands but Bremner gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Bremner is persistently looking for the submission but Sokol is defending it well.
Well, with Bremner on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sokol is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sokol tries to escape but Bremner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8##SUB2#
Bremner tightening his grip on Sokol, looking for the choke.
Sokol tries to roll but Bremner sticks to his back.
Bremner is not going to allow Sokol to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Bremner is persistently looking for the submission but Sokol is defending it well.
Sokol turns into Bremner and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (2) vs (12) Bremner
Sokol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sokol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet. #T9#
Bremner 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: Sokol (2) vs (14) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sokol is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold.
Sokol is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Bremner is trying to control. Sokol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Sokol is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sokol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Bremner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
Bremner is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Bremner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy.
Sokol is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Sokol is working hard here to advance position.
Bremner is keen to just control but Sokol is a slippery customer.
Well, if Bremner 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.
Sokol wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Sokol defends it. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Sokol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Sokol is looking to control Bremner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Sokol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sokol controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Sokol is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sokol is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Bremner is taking a breather. Sokol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bremner 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.
Sokol trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
Sokol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sokol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sokol is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sokol is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bremner is working away from the top position though.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Sokol is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner is looking to pass Sokol's guard but actually Sokol recovers to full guard.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bremner wins on points by 14 to 2.
After the big win, Jaxon Bremner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Corona gets caught flat footed, as Belmiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corona (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Corona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belmiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (2) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corona has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Corona maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Belmiro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Corona has cracked it and Belmiro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Corona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Corona!
A very excited looking Juan Corona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Viera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Viera jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro pushes down on Viera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro controlling the action here.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Viera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viera trying to control here.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
Viera controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribeiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribeiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro rolls, trying to escape but Viera keeps control of the position.
Ribeiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Viera pushes him away.
Viera trying to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Viera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viera prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.#T5#
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Viera's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Viera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Viera goes for an armbar but Ribeiro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ribeiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (2) Ribeiro
Viera keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viera's guard.
Viera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Viera wants to get back to full guard but Ribeiro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (4) vs (5) Ribeiro
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Viera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Viera and Ribeiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T8#
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro controls the position.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but Viera denies him. #T9#
Viera gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Viera trying to control the position.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Viera is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (4) vs (8) Ribeiro
Viera can't escape the position.
#T11#
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Viera to control.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Viera is in no mood to give up.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Viera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Viera shrugs it off.
Viera tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent. #T12#
Viera is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Viera tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Ribeiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viera wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Viera wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Viera regains half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Viera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viera is holding on for now.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Viera is working away.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viera is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.
Viera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Viera.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Viera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (6) vs (8) Ribeiro
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Standish clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Standish has Kim pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Standish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kim tumbling to the mat - Standish dives into Kim's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Kim
Kim wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Kim pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Standish tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim has his hands on Standish's head, controlling the position.
Standish 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. #T2#
Standish is looking to advance position but Kim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Kim
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Standish tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kim controlling from mount. #T4#
Standish is trying to escape the mount.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Standish'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.
Kim controlling the pace for now.
Standish wants to control but Kim is having none of it.#T5#
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.
Standish manages to control the position for a moment.
Kim content just to control the position here. #T6##T7#
Standish is trying to escape the mount.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Kim has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Standish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Standish wants to get back to full guard.
Standish trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Standish is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Standish is defending well.
Standish tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.#T10#
Kim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kim is working for a kimura but Standish is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Kim controlling the pace.
It looks like Kim 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.#T12#
Standish wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standish preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Standish desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Standish is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Harry Kim 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches with his opponent.
Cardosi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takeshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #T2#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cardosi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takeshi's guard! Nice work there by Cardosi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (5) Cardosi#T3##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee asks Cardosi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cardosi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takeshi sneaks back into half guard.
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #T4#
Takeshi is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Cardosi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (8) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (8) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takeshi prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardosi defends it well.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.#T7#
Cardosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (10) Cardosi
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (13) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Cardosi trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.#T9#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Cardosi looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Cardosi fails to advance to Takeshi's back. #SUB2#
Cardosi goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Takeshi turns into him and now he's in Cardosi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T10#
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takeshi stacks Cardosi 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 Takeshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (11) vs (13) Cardosi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardosi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cardosi 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#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardosi sees it coming and defends easily.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Cardosi is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cardosi holds on and takes a little breather.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully. #T13#
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (15) Cardosi
Cardosi is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 15 to 11.
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 31 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Nozadzi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Hall keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Hall has Nozadzi pulled in close to control his posture.
Nozadzi won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Hall won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Nozadzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi working a defensive guard here.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nozadzi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nozadzi for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Nozadzi prevents Hall from moving into mount.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nozadzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (7) vs (2) Nozadzi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nozadzi tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall continues to stall.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Nozadzi is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nozadzi tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Nozadzi is still trying to improve position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall wants to take Nozadzi's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling his opponent. #T7#
Nozadzi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is really stuck here.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nozadzi.
Nozadzi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Further stalling from Hall.
Nozadzi wants to escape the position.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hall controlling well, preventing Nozadzi from escaping the position.
#T8#
Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (4) Nozadzi
Hall has control of Nozadzi's left arm, preventing Nozadzi from doing any damage.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (12) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Nozadzi won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Hall 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.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Nozadzi defends it. #T11#
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nozadzi wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Well, if Hall 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.
#T12#
Nozadzi won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nozadzi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nozadzi is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (15) vs (4) Nozadzi
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount but Hall keeps good control and instead manages to take Nozadzi's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (18) vs (4) Nozadzi
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Laitila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Laitila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laitila is in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Barnett
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Laitila is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Laitila has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laitila is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now. #SUB#
Laitila is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett wants to control but Laitila passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Laitila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitila works to advance to full mount. Barnett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (2) Barnett
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila 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.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (2) Barnett
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila pushes down on Barnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Laitila.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #T3#
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Laitila passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (12) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Laitila isn't that keen on the idea.
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape. #T4#
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila'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.#SUB#
Laitila working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Barnett has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (15) vs (2) Barnett#SUB#
Laitila looking to break Barnett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barnett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laitila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Barnett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laitila. #SUB#
Laitila working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Laitila struggling to keep hold of the position.
Laitila has the hooks in. Barnett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Barnett prevents Laitila from taking his back.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Barnett has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (18) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett breaks Laitila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (18) vs (4) Barnett#SUB#
Laitila looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Laitila gets full guard.
Laitila wants to hit a sweep here but Barnett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laitila there! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (18) vs (7) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett wants to finish this one by submission but Laitila is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnett.
Laitila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (20) vs (7) Barnett
Laitila advances to half guard.
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila wants to advance to full mount but Barnett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (20) vs (9) Barnett#T7##SUB#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Barnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Laitila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (22) vs (9) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Laitila defends easily.
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Barnett has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (22) vs (11) Barnett
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (24) vs (11) Barnett#SUB#
Laitila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnett has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (24) vs (13) Barnett#T9##SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
Laitila tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#T10#
Laitila is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnett has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (24) vs (16) Barnett
Laitila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (24) vs (19) Barnett
Barnett controlling the pace for now.
Laitila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard. #T11#
Laitila moves into full guard.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #SUB#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (26) vs (19) Barnett
Laitila is looking to advance position but Barnett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (26) vs (23) Barnett
Laitila 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.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Barnett wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (26) vs (26) Barnett
Barnett wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
Laitila regains half guard.#T13#
Well, if Barnett 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.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Barnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Laitila tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnett is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Laitila gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Laitila takes the fight on points by 27 to 26.
Jari Laitila 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Sergey Makarov!
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.#CL2#
Makarov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majere wants a takedown.
#TD#
Majere jumps guard and drags Makarov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Majere keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Majere looking to control.
#T2#
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Makarov stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Majere controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Makarov stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
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.
Majere seems keen to control Makarov's posture.#T5##SUB#
Majere isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makarov stacks Majere 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 Makarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (3) Makarov
Makarov working away.
Makarov is staying tight to Majere's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Majere's face as Makarov controls the position.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Makarov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Majere is trying to work for a sweep but Makarov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (0) vs (5) Makarov
Makarov is looking to work his way around to Majere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Majere tries to hold on but Makarov postures up.
Makarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Majere tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
Makarov takes Majere's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Majere is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Majere tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.#T10#
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Majere trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Majere just trying to survive but Makarov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11##SUB2#
Makarov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish.
Makarov controlling from the back.
Makarov tries to get the hooks in deep but Majere pushed the leg off.
Makarov controls the action.
Makarov is not going to allow Majere to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Majere tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Makarov is persistently looking for the submission but Majere is defending it well.
Makarov wants to control but Majere manages to buck him off and is now in Makarov's guard! Nice work there by Majere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Makarov#T13#
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Majere won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Majere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makarov controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself. #T14#
Makarov is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 8 to 2.
Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 32 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig drives through with a takedown into Feet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Feet
Feet pulls Helvig in close to his closed guard and prevents Helvig from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig forces his way into half guard.
Helvig prevents Feet from improving his position.
Feet trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Feet
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is trying to take his opponent's back.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.#T1#
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet is trying desperately to improve position.
Feet wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Feet regains half guard.
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig'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.
Helvig is pressing down on Feet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feet is holding on for now. #T2#
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
Helvig prevents Feet from improving his position.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig is pressing down on Feet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feet is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Feet is pressing down on Helvig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet is trying to keep Helvig in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Feet holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.
Helvig won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Feet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Helvig trying to move into half guard but instead Feet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Feet
Helvig 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: Helvig (7) vs (2) Feet
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Helvig controlling the action here.
Feet won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#T6#
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Helvig 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.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Feet trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
#T7#
Feet gets back to full guard.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feet can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feet is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Feet won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Feet wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Feet defends it.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Feet tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Feet defending well.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Feet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet is pulling down on Helvig's head. It's preventing any offense from Helvig, at least for the moment.
Feet wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#T11#
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet seems keen to control Helvig's posture.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Feet is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Feet keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Feet wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Feet 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: Helvig (7) vs (4) Feet
Helvig is trying to control but Feet manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Feet
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig wants to control but Feet is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Feet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Feet is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feet not doing much here.
Feet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (10) Feet
Helvig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Helvig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Feet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Seemah Feet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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