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SSG 396 Hunt vs STSChai 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Morozov pulls guard.
Marrero pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Morozov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero not doing much here.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (0) vs (4) Morozov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
Good control from Morozov.
Marrero trying to control the action but Morozov just sinks the hooks in. #T1##SUB2#
Morozov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marrero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marrero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Morozov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marrero is trying to break free.
Morozov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Morozov controlling the position well here. Marrero rolled but Morozov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marrero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marrero trying to control the hands but Morozov won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Morozov gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control. #T3#
Morozov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Morozov is hanging on to Marrero's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Morozov is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well.
Marrero trying to control the action but Morozov just sinks the hooks in.
Morozov is riding his opponent, not letting Marrero buck him off.
Morozov gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control.
Marrero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge đź‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Marrero fending off the submission attempt from Morozov. #SUB2#
Marrero tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Morozov has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Marrero is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vadim Morozov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Morozov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Luis Marrero 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ignatov gets a clinch. #TD2#
Askren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Askren manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatov (0) vs (4) Askren
Askren controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatov is looking for a sweep.
Ignatov is working hard here to advance position.
Askren wants to control but Ignatov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Askren trying to control the position but Ignatov is working away.
Ignatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Askren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (7) Askren
Ignatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatov (0) vs (10) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ignatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Ignatov fending off the submission attempt from Askren. #T2##SUB2#
Askren looking to break Ignatov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ignatov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Askren will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Askren looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Askren has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ignatov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ignatov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ignatov fending off the submission attempt from Askren. #T3#
Ignatov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ignatov turns into Askren and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (10) Askren
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Ignatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Ignatov trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren is trying to keep Ignatov in close.
#T5#
Ignatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren pulls Ignatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatov looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Askren is pulling down on Ignatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatov, at least for the moment.
Ignatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ignatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov pushing down on Askren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Askren is staying active underneath Ignatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatov is just content to waste time from the top position. Askren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ignatov looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (12) Askren
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatov.
Ignatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Askren works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Askren trying to advance position but Ignatov counters by regaining guard.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (2) vs (15) Askren
Ignatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working. #SUB2#
Askren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ignatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Askren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ignatov wants to control but Askren postures up.
Ignatov tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position. #SUB2#
Askren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Askren wants to take a breather but Ignatov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Askren. #T11##SUB#
Ignatov has an active guard here but Askren has managed to pass into half guard.
Askren wants to take a breather but Ignatov is having none of it.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Askren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Askren is keen to just control but Ignatov is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (2) vs (18) Askren
Ignatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Ignatov controlling Askren's posture.
Well,Ignatov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Ignatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
Askren trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Askren passes into half guard.
Askren prevents Ignatov from improving his position.#T14#
Askren is pressing down on Ignatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatov is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ignatov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ignatov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatov (6) vs (18) Askren
Ignatov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov taking a break here but Askren is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren wins on points by 18 to 6.
Jake Askren 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Viera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Moly seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera moves into full guard.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Moly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moly has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera working a defensive guard but Moly passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moly wants to pass to mount but Viera is defending the position.
Viera trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Moly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viera is controlling Moly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Viera gets full guard.
Moly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle here but Moly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (3) vs (0) Viera#T3#
Viera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Moly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Viera wants to control but Moly passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (6) vs (0) Viera#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viera is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Viera gets back to half guard.
Viera is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.
Viera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Viera.
Moly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Viera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moly wants to pass to mount but Viera is defending the position.
Viera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moly is trying to control. Viera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moly is pressing down on Viera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viera is holding on for now. #T6#
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (6) vs (4) Viera#SUB2#
Moly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Viera's arms.
Good control from Viera.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Viera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Moly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for the RNC. #T7#
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Viera keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Viera working for a choke but Moly is defending well. #SUB2#
Moly fending off the submission attempt from Viera.
I really don't envy Moly right now.
#SUB2#
Moly is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Viera gets his way!
#T8##SUB2#
Viera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Moly tries to escape but Viera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moly just trying to survive but Viera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Viera is trying to control but Moly is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Viera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viera wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time.
Viera tries to take Moly's back but instead Moly uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Viera wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #T9#
Viera trying to control from Moly's half guard. Moly has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Viera pushes down on Moly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Viera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (6) vs (7) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viera wants to take a breather but Moly manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Viera. #T10#
Viera forces his way into half guard.
Moly is not content to let Viera control the position.#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but Moly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viera to get the leverage. #T11#
Viera is looking to advance position but Moly won't allow it.
Viera is just content to waste time from the top position. Moly takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Viera trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Moly is tightening it up a little... Viera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Moly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Filerup has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Filerup forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Filerup won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Filerup has clasped his hands together around Ribeiro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (4) Filerup
Filerup controlling from side mount.
Ribeiro sneaks back into half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filerup trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro is holding on to half guard well.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Filerup is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Filerup wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Filerup in close.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Filerup postures up.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filerup trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Filerup is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Filerup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is looking to control Filerup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#T4#
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is trying to control but Filerup manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (7) Filerup
Ribeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Filerup has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (0) vs (10) Filerup
Ribeiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Filerup's guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (10) Filerup
Filerup wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Filerup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (14) Filerup
Ribeiro 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: Ribeiro (4) vs (14) Filerup
Filerup trying to control the position.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Filerup defends it. #T6#
Ribeiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (14) Filerup
Filerup is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Filerup has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Filerup! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (16) Filerup
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Filerup postures up.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Filerup trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (9) vs (16) Filerup
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Filerup has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.
Ribeiro trying to control but Filerup is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filerup's guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filerup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Filerup is a slippery customer.
Filerup is concentrating on defense, preventing Ribeiro from advancing position.
Ribeiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Filerup takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T9#
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filerup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #T10#
Filerup trying to control the position.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Filerup is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribeiro postures up.
Filerup being controlled here, momentarily.
Filerup trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Filerup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribeiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Filerup pulls Ribeiro in close to prevent any damage.
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Filerup moves into full guard.
Filerup wants to control the position but Ribeiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Filerup defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filerup keeps working. #T12#
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (16) Filerup#SUB#
Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Filerup is now in Ribeiro's guard. A big mistake from Ribeiro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (18) Filerup#SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filerup pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Filerup trying to control the pace.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Filerup passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (21) Filerup#T14#
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filerup off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (16) vs (21) Filerup
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribeiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ribeiro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Filerup's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 21 to 16. |
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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 27 wins and 16 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black tries to clinch there but Standish circles away.
Standish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Standish clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
Standish is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Standish wants to take the fight to the mat but Black manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Standish lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Black
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Black working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
Black wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Standish controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Standish stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Black
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.#T2#
Black tries to buck Standish off but Standish is having none of it.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Black won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Standish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Standish's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (5) vs (4) Black#SUB2#
Black is persistently looking for the submission but Standish is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Black looking for the RNC.
Standish tries to roll but Black sticks to his back.
Standish trying to control the hands but Black won't let him. #T3#
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Black has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish turns into Black and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (7) vs (4) Black
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there.
Standish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Standish'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.#T4#
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Standish wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T5#
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Standish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Standish controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully. #T6#
Standish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Standish has passed into half guard!
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Standish.
Black is pressing down on Standish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Standish trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Black.#T8##SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black trying to control the position.
Standish passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (10) vs (4) Black
Standish works to advance to full mount. Black defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (12) vs (4) Black#T9#
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling his opponent.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling from mount. #T10#
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish prevents Black from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Standish prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Standish looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Standish looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Standish wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black regains half guard.#T13#
Standish prevents Black from improving his position.
Standish is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Black reverses the position - he's now on top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (12) vs (6) Black
Standish keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Standish looking to control.
#T14#
Standish controlling Black's posture.
Standish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (14) vs (6) Black
Standish trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standish manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (14) vs (8) Black
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Niles Standish 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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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 21 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng has closed the distance and engaged Craig in a clinch.
Craig wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kyng gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Craig
Kyng is taking a breather. Craig 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.
Kyng prevents Craig from improving his position.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Craig defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Craig defending well.
Craig 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.#T1#
Kyng controlling the pace.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Craig is defending well.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Craig won't allow it.
Well, if Kyng 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.
Craig manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##SUB2#
Craig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Craig keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Craig working a defensive guard here.
Craig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Craig controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself. #T3#
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyng trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
Craig trying to control the position here.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craig is keeping the position for now.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng continues to stall.
Craig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Craig keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Craig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
Craig looking for a sweep. Not yet Craig, not yet.
Craig pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craig 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.#T6#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Craig keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass. #T7#
Craig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Craig keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng 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.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craig is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Craig working a defensive guard but Kyng passes into half guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng prevents Craig from improving his position.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Craig is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Craig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Craig
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Craig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng is looking to work his way around to Craig's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Craig wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Kyng wants to take Craig's back here but Craig is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10#
Kyng wants to control the pace but Craig is squirming around nicely.
Craig is working to get back to half guard.
Kyng wants to take Craig's back but he can't do it this time.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Craig is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Craig stops Kyng from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Craig 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Craig is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Craig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Craig moves into full guard.
Craig keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Craig is controlling Kyng's posture.
Kyng 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.
Craig pulls Kyng in to control the position. #T13#
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Craig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng looking to sit in guard and control but Craig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (5) vs (2) Craig
Kyng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Craig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Craig 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.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is pulling down on Craig's head. It's preventing any offense from Craig, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Tanner Kyng thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marston forces Wellington back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Marston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily.
Wellington looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wellington is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marston rolls with it to try and escape but Wellington cranks on the arm and Marston is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Wellington! |
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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 47 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gabenagus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Gabenagus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laitila to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Laitila wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Gabenagus#SUB#
Laitila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laitila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Laitila seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gabenagus is holding on tight.
#T1#
Laitila wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Laitila looking to secure an arm triangle but Gabenagus defends it well.
Laitila mounts Gabenagus! Really nice guard pass there!
Laitila fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Laitila moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gabenagus has worked his arm free - good work by Gabenagus!
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Laitila tries to advance position but instead Gabenagus slips a leg back in to half guard.
Laitila moves into full mount! Gabenagus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (0) Gabenagus
Laitila mounts Gabenagus! Really nice guard pass there!
Gabenagus is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Laitila has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (13) vs (0) Gabenagus#T3##SUB#
Gabenagus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Laitila working for a choke but Gabenagus is defending well. #SUB#
Gabenagus fending off the submission attempt from Laitila.
Gabenagus turns into Laitila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (13) vs (2) Gabenagus#T4#
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gabenagus defends it easily.
Laitila looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gabenagus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.#T5#
Gabenagus trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
Gabenagus prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.#SUB#
Laitila working for a triangle but Gabenagus defends it easily.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gabenagus jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (5) Gabenagus
Laitila is trying to work for a sweep but Gabenagus has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (13) vs (7) Gabenagus
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.
Gabenagus controlling his opponent. #T7#
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Laitila can't escape the position.
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 (15) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is trying to keep Laitila in close.
#T8#
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila advances to half guard. #SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
#SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Laitila is pushing down on Gabenagus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gabenagus is fighting to maintain full guard but Laitila has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Laitila is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabenagus wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Gabenagus won't allow it.
Laitila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (18) vs (7) Gabenagus#SUB#
Laitila looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T10#
Laitila looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Laitila working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitila has a good base and remains in mount.
Laitila with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Laitila postures up.
Gabenagus is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Laitila takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (21) vs (7) Gabenagus#SUB#
Laitila patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Laitila is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gabenagus is defending well though. Laitila let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Gabenagus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Laitila is breathing heavily.
Gabenagus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laitila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (24) vs (7) Gabenagus
Laitila wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away.
Laitila is looking to take Gabenagus's back but instead Gabenagus gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Gabenagus defending well. #T14##SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gabenagus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus 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 (9) Gabenagus
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 24 to 9.
A relieved looking Jari Laitila 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 41 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Borgia gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias holds on to Borgia's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ozymandias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ozymandias is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ozymandias pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet. #T1#
Ozymandias is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia passes Ozymandias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
#T2#
Ozymandias controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Ozymandias is defending it quite comfortably.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozymandias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Borgia prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Ozymandias is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ozymandias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Ozymandias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Borgia trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias is controlling Borgia's trapped leg to prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Ozymandias is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Ozymandias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Borgia passes into side control, despite Ozymandias's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Borgia wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ozymandias is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Ozymandias seems a little lost for a moment, as Borgia dominates the positioning.
Borgia working away.
Ozymandias being controlled for a moment.
Ozymandias manages to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Ozymandias has his hands on Borgia's head, controlling the position.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia is taking a breather. Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias gets full guard.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia pulls Ozymandias in close to his closed guard and prevents Ozymandias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Borgia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (9) vs (2) Ozymandias
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Borgia postures up.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Ozymandias is looking to sweep but instead, Borgia has passed into half guard.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Borgia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (12) vs (2) Ozymandias
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Alexander Borgia, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hunt quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tries to hold on but Chai postures up.#T1#
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Hunt holds on to Chai around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Chai wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai trying to control but Hunt is having none of it. #T3#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Chai controlling from mount. #T4#
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hunt tries to improve his position but Chai has taken his back! Chai has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hunt tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chai pushes Hunt away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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