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SSG 397 Gomes vs Hall 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marshall gets a double leg takedown into Bazant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marshall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Bazant is working away.
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant keeping hold of Marshall's head, controlling as best he can.
Bazant 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.
Bazant trying to control here.
#T1#
Bazant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bazant is looking to improve his position.
Bazant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Bazant is positioning himself well to prevent Marshall advancing to mount.
Bazant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marshall (2) vs (4) Bazant#T2#
Bazant avoiding Marshall 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant keeps control of the position as Marshall tries to break free.
Good control from Bazant.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marshall turns into Bazant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (4) Bazant
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant is pulling down on Marshall's head. It's preventing any offense from Marshall, at least for the moment.#T3#
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (7) vs (4) Bazant
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Bazant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bazant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marshall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bazant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Bazant is defending well.
Marshall is trying to control. Bazant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bazant is positioning himself well to prevent Marshall advancing to mount.
Bazant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazant is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Marshall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bazant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bazant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bazant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
Bazant tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Bazant wants to control the action here but instead Marshall manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (10) vs (4) Bazant
Marshall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bazant is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (13) vs (4) Bazant
Bazant turns into Marshall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (13) vs (6) Bazant
Bazant trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Marshall controls Bazant momentarily but Bazant frees himself.
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bazant is aware though and is defending well.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Bazant is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (13) vs (9) Bazant
Marshall manages to get back to half guard.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bazant is working away from the top position though.
Bazant is taking a breather. Marshall 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but Marshall defending well. #T8#
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Bazant stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marshall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bazant 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.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB#
Marshall looking for subs off his back but Bazant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marshall gets back to full guard.
Bazant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Bazant from controlling successfully.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.#T10#
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bazant postures up.
Marshall being controlled here, momentarily.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Bazant is looking to pass into half guard but Marshall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marshall is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (15) vs (9) Bazant
Bazant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Bazant managing to control the position.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom. #T13#
Bazant 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.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Bazant.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant managing to control the position. #T14#
Bazant keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Bazant has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage.
Bazant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant has his hands on Marshall's head, controlling the position.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Braylen Marshall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Corona tries to clinch but Siregar moves out of range. #CL2#
Corona moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Siregar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (2) vs (0) Corona
Siregar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.#SUB#
Siregar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Corona is defending well.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Corona is positioning himself well to prevent Siregar advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona trying to hold on to Siregar's head to control him but Siregar postures up.
Still in half guard, Siregar seems content to control.#T1#
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siregar is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
Corona wants to improve his position but Siregar is controlling well.
Corona is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corona avoid being mounted?
Siregar wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it. #SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura here.
Corona 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.
Siregar slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Siregar wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Siregar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corona sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well. #SUB#
Siregar seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Siregar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corona is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corona avoid being mounted?#T3#
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona keeping hold of Siregar's head, controlling as best he can.
Siregar is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
Corona tries to get to full guard but Siregar has control of the leg. #SUB#
Siregar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siregar.
Corona manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Corona trying to keep a closed guard but Siregar is proving a slippery customer.
Corona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up. #SUB2#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siregar defends it easily.
Corona can't keep his opponent in guard - Siregar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siregar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (0) Corona
Corona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Siregar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corona sees it coming and defends easily.
Corona is not content to let Siregar control the position.#SUB#
Corona is defending against the submission attempts here by Siregar.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Siregar is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
Corona manages to get to full guard.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
Corona is trying to keep Siregar in close.
#SUB2#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siregar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siregar passes into half guard.
Corona is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corona avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Siregar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Corona wants to control but Siregar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siregar trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it. #SUB#
Siregar seems to be looking for submissions.
Corona wants to improve his position but Siregar is controlling well.
Siregar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siregar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Corona is doing well to control the position and prevent Siregar from advancing to side control.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Siregar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Siregar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siregar.
Siregar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siregar is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Siregar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (8) vs (0) Corona
Corona wants to hold on but Siregar pushes him away.
Siregar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Siregar controlling from mount.
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siregar controlling from mount.
Siregar trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Corona wants to hold on but Siregar pushes him away.#T10##SUB#
Siregar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Corona manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Siregar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Corona! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siregar (10) vs (0) Corona
Corona is looking to improve his position but Siregar isn't that keen on the idea.
Siregar wants to control the pace but Corona is squirming around nicely.
Corona stops Siregar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Corona is desperately trying to improve his position but Siregar has a good base and remains in mount.
Corona is squirming around, avoiding Siregar's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Siregar fails to advance to Corona's back.
Siregar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape.
Siregar is looking to work his way around to Corona's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Siregar tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
Siregar wants to take Corona's back here but Corona is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar wants to control the pace but Corona is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Siregar is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Siregar wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Siregar.
Corona is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corona keeps trying to improve his position.
Corona wants to hold on but Siregar pushes him away.
Corona is looking to get to half guard.
Siregar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Siregar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Corona has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Corona! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (10) vs (2) Corona
Siregar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Siregar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corona is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Corona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siregar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (12) vs (2) Corona
Siregar wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving. #SUB2#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siregar is aware though and is defending well.
Siregar passes into half guard.
Siregar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14##SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siregar is pressing down on Corona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corona is holding on for now.
Corona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siregar won't allow Corona to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona looking to control.
Siregar being controlled here momentarily.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siregar takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
After winning the bout, Binsar Siregar 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 35 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bremner has Sova up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bremner jumps into guard, dragging Sova to the mat.
Sova wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bremner has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Bremner controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Bremner being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova preventing the sweep. #T2#
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (3) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner tries to buck Sova off but Sova is having none of it.
Bremner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sova is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bremner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sova pulls his head out easily.
Sova controlling the pace.
Sova wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it.
Sova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position. #SUB#
Sova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Sova 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.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bremner 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.
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: Sova (3) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Sova is defending the position.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (5) vs (2) Bremner
Sova stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position. #T5#
Bremner keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard.
Sova uses his free foot to push down on Bremner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bremner. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (8) vs (2) Bremner
Sova controlling the pace for now.
Sova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape.
Sova wants to take his opponent's back but Bremner doesn't allow it.
Bremner 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: Sova (8) vs (4) Bremner#T6#
Bremner postures up.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Bremner is proving a slippery customer.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner is still trying to improve position.
Bremner trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom. #T7#
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sova keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bremner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #T8#
Bremner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sova seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (10) vs (4) Bremner
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sova defends well.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova 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. #SUB2#
Bremner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sova has picked Bremner up and slammed him! Bremner can't keep hold of the triangle and Sova manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (13) vs (4) Bremner#T9##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bremner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Sova working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bremner seems a little lost for a moment, as Sova dominates the positioning.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Sova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bremner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner is trying to keep Sova in close.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sova defends it easily.
Sova stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position.
Sova preventing the sweep. #T11#
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bremner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sova is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Bremner wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bremner has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sova'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.
Sova preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (16) vs (4) Bremner#T13#
Bremner is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Bremner being controlled for a moment.
Bremner struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Sova stalls from top position.
Sova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Bremner is looking to reverse the position.
Sova controls the position.
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova controls the position.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
Sova controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Pavel Sova 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Idaho tries to keep at a distance but Belmiro has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Idaho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Belmiro can't fight it off and eventually Idaho manages to take the fight to the floor. Belmiro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (0) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belmiro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle but Idaho pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Belmiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (2) Idaho
Belmiro is looking to work his way around to Idaho's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Idaho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (7) vs (2) Idaho#SUB#
Belmiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Idaho tries to escape the position.
Idaho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho is pressing down on Belmiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro advances to half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Belmiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belmiro. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Idaho is trying to get back to full guard.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
Idaho looking for a sweep. Not yet Idaho, not yet.
Idaho 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: Belmiro (7) vs (4) Idaho#T3#
Idaho is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro is looking to control Idaho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belmiro avoid being mounted?
Idaho wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Idaho is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho trying to advance position but Belmiro counters by regaining guard.
Idaho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Idaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho 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.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Idaho stands and throws Belmiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (7) Idaho
Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Idaho is trying to control. Belmiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Idaho has control of the leg.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Idaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Idaho trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Belmiro, not yet. #T6#
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Belmiro controls Idaho momentarily but Idaho frees himself.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Belmiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmiro.
Idaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idaho stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idaho passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (10) Idaho
Idaho trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #T7#
Idaho working away.#SUB2#
Idaho is trying to get an arm triangle but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Belmiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is trying to control. Belmiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Belmiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
Idaho moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (13) Idaho
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Idaho tries to advance to mount but Belmiro denies him.
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Idaho trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Idaho works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (16) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Belmiro is surviving well by controlling Idaho's body position as best he can.
Belmiro has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Idaho's lack of action.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belmiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
#T9#
Idaho wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro controls Idaho momentarily but Idaho frees himself. #SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Idaho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Idaho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Idaho has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
Idaho is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Idaho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Idaho is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro won't allow Idaho to pass to mount. #T10#
Idaho works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (19) Idaho
Idaho wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idaho is keen to just control but Belmiro is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belmiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Idaho looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB#
Belmiro has his foot on Idaho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idaho works his way back into a safe position though.
Idaho wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Idaho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belmiro is trying to control the position but Idaho postures up.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Idaho is trying to control the action in half guard but Belmiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is looking to control Idaho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belmiro avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Belmiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Idaho keeps him under control.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Idaho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belmiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (22) Idaho
Belmiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Idaho moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (7) vs (25) Idaho
Belmiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Idaho.
#SUB2#
Idaho tightening his grip on Belmiro, looking for the choke.
Belmiro is keeping busy.
#T13#
Belmiro wants to escape the position.
Idaho struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for the RNC.
Belmiro turns into Idaho and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (9) vs (25) Idaho
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belmiro passes Idaho's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg. #T14#
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.
Belmiro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (12) vs (25) Idaho
Belmiro trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Idaho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belmiro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (12) vs (29) Idaho
Idaho is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Belmiro showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Idaho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho wins on points by 29 to 12.
Duncan Idaho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Barnett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howell sprawls well initially but Barnett persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Barnett
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position. #T1#
Howell tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T2#
Howell is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet. #SUB#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Howell is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnett is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howell is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Howell trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Howell is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Howell working a defensive guard here.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.
Howell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #T7#
Barnett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett 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.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Howell's guard.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howell! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (4) vs (2) Barnett
Howell working away.
Howell wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy. #T9#
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howell trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Howell swings around for an armbar but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Barnett
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Barnett content to stall in guard here.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Howell has his hands on Barnett's head, controlling the position.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (6) vs (4) Barnett
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Howell wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T12#
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (6) vs (6) Barnett#T13#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (6) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett wants to take his opponent's back but Howell doesn't allow it. #T14#
Barnett controlling his opponent.
Howell wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
Howell is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett controlling his opponent.
Barnett prevents Howell from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnett looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett wins on points by 9 to 6.
Quinn Barnett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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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 26 wins and 12 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gordon to the mat! Gordon manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Snake
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Snake#SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Gordon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.#T1#
Gordon is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
Snake tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. #SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake is still trying to improve position.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake gets full guard.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon passes Snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Snake with the active half guard here but Gordon passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Snake#T7#
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Gordon'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.#T8#
Snake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (2) Snake
Snake is looking to get to half guard.
Snake manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Gordon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (2) Snake
Snake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snake 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.#T10#
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11##SUB2#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon controlling the action here.#T13#
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (14) vs (2) Snake
Snake is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gordon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (17) vs (2) Snake
Good control from Gordon.#T14#
Gordon controlling well, preventing Snake from escaping the position.
Gordon biding his time, controlling Snake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 30 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt - McCain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Elvul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCain was covering up waiting for the punch and Elvul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) McCain
Elvul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elvul trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) McCain#T1##SUB#
Elvul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul controls McCain momentarily but McCain frees himself.
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.#SUB#
Elvul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McCain forces his way into half guard.
McCain is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that McCain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Elvul 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.#T3#
Elvul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (6) vs (2) McCain#SUB#
McCain is looking to control the hands but Elvul breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 24 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hlervu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hlervu won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Hlervu defends easily.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T1#
Hlervu pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Robinson trying to control here.
Hlervu is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Hlervu not doing much here.
It looks like Hlervu 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.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu is taking a breather. Robinson 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.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg. #T3#
Hlervu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Hlervu
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson is controlling Hlervu's trapped leg to prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Hlervu controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Let's hope that Hlervu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Robinson is controlling Hlervu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now. #T6#
Hlervu is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hlervu prevents Robinson from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Robinson trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hlervu.
Robinson tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Hlervu prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Hlervu is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hlervu defends well.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hlervu controls the pace.
Robinson controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hlervu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hlervu wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Robinson tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Robinson tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Well, if Hlervu 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.
Robinson is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Hlervu won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Hlervu trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu 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.
Robinson has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet. #T13#
Hlervu controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hlervu prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tendren Hlervu 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chai gets a clinch.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Feet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Feet shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Chai rushes Feet and presses him up against the cage.
Feet jumps guard but Chai stands there with Feet around his waist. Feet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemah Feet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Feet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Feet rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Feet jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Feet has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Chai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Chai
Feet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feet is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Feet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (2) Chai
Feet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai managing to control the position.
Feet sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there.
Feet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Feet is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Feet 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.
Chai is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Feet is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Feet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Feet is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T5#
Feet stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Feet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Feet 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.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feet trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Feet looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (4) Chai#T7#
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai passes into half guard. #SUB#
Feet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feet wants to get back to full guard but Chai has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai tries to push Feet's head away but Feet is holding on tight.
Feet tries to hold on but Chai postures up.#T8#
Feet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feet is looking to escape. #T9#
Feet 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: Feet (4) vs (7) Chai
Feet trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully. #T10#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (7) vs (7) Chai
Chai regains half guard.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai is pulling down on Feet's head. It's preventing any offense from Feet, at least for the moment.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Feet advances to half guard.
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Chai trying to hold on to Feet's head to control him but Feet postures up.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Feet trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
Feet wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Feet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feet has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Feet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (10) vs (7) Chai
Chai tries to buck Feet off but Feet is having none of it.
Feet tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Chai tries to buck Feet off but Feet is having none of it.
Chai trying to remain calm as Feet controls from the top position.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What's Chai going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Seemah Feet 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 31 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gomes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (4) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Gomes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Hall denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gomes trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gomes is really struggling to control Hall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hall is being controlled here.
Hall prevents Gomes from improving position.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Hall going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gomes controlling from side mount.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Hall is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Hall is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T5#
Gomes 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.
Hall has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Hall looking to control.
Gomes being controlled here momentarily.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Hall wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Hall pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pulls Gomes in to control the position. #T8#
Hall controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Hall pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomes 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.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Gomes controlling Hall's posture.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall advances to half guard. #T13#
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Gomes wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.
Gomes has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Hall 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes 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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