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Undercard bout

186 cm
23 yrs
212 lbs

189 cm
28 yrs
230 lbs

Bazant

Petrovic

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bazant or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovic, which made it look bad.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bohumil Bazant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bazant (0) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB2#
Bazant is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovic. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrovic seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Petrovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (0) vs (5) Petrovic
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bazant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Petrovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bazant is defending well. #SUB2#
Petrovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Petrovic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bazant defend it? Petrovic steps over the head and cranks it - Bazant is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petrovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dusan Petrovic!
A victorious Dusan Petrovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Undercard bout

185 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
195 lbs

Viera

Marrero

Undercard bout

180 cm
32 yrs
180 lbs

186 cm
34 yrs
175 lbs

Gaul

Sova

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 42 wins and 35 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gaul clinches up with Sova and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gaul has hold of one of Sova's legs. Sova is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova is still trying to improve position.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul pushes down on Sova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul is keen to just control but Sova is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Sova 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.#T1#
Sova is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it.
Gaul prevents Sova from improving his position.#T2#
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova keeping control of the position.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Sova is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaul trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Gaul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sova 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.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Sova#T4#
Gaul seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Sova won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Sova is proving a slippery customer.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Sova#T5#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul postures up.
Sova controlling the position.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova managing to control the position.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul'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.#T6#
Sova has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Sova#SUB#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Sova wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
It looks like Sova 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.
Sova won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gaul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) Sova
Gaul passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (4) Sova
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Gaul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gaul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sova keeping his opponent close.
Sova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (9) vs (8) Sova
Gaul rolls, trying to escape but Sova keeps control of the position.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Sova controls the position.
Sova keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
Gaul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sova. #T9#
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gaul rolls, trying to escape but Sova keeps control of the position.
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Gaul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sova is looking to control Gaul but Gaul is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gaul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sova.
Sova trying to control momentarily. #T10#
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gaul is keeping busy.
Sova biding his time, controlling Gaul.
Sova trying to control momentarily.
Gaul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Gaul tries to hold on but Sova pushes him away.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Sova maintains control.
Gaul is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sova tries to control but Gaul wriggling away. #T11#
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova content just to control the position here.
Gaul stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Gaul is looking to get to half guard.
Sova mounts Gaul! Really nice guard pass there!
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Gaul 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.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T14#
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to control the position.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily. #SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Lamban Gaul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Undercard bout

190 cm
33 yrs
280 lbs

168 cm
31 yrs
142 lbs

Marston

Filerup

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 14 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Filerup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marston swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Marston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Marston has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filerup is trying to keep an underhook but Marston manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup controlling the position well.
Marston is keen to just control but Filerup is a slippery customer.
Marston is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Filerup reverses the position - he's now on top in Marston's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Filerup
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marston 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. #T1#
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filerup manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (2) Filerup
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.
Marston is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Marston is fighting to break Filerup's control of his arms but Filerup is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard. #T3#
Marston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filerup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Marston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filerup's guard.
Marston not doing much here. #T4##SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions off his back.
Marston works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (7) vs (2) Filerup#SUB#
Marston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Filerup is not content to let Marston control the position. #T5#
Marston advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (9) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Marston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marston content just to control the position here.
Filerup tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T6#
Filerup looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (12) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup trying to control the position but Marston manages to sink in the hooks.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston tries to keep control of the position but Filerup is staying busy.#SUB#
Marston looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Filerup defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Filerup wants to control his opponent's hands but Marston gets his hands free. #T7#
Marston tries to keep control of the position but Filerup is staying busy.#SUB#
Filerup is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marston wants to control but Filerup manages to buck him off and is now in Marston's guard! Nice work there by Filerup!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (12) vs (4) Filerup
Marston wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Marston keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Filerup wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston wants to hit a sweep here but Filerup passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marston there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (12) vs (7) Filerup
Marston is squirming around, avoiding Filerup's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Filerup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marston is looking to get to half guard.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filerup tries to control but Marston wriggling away. #T10#
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Filerup has a good base and remains in mount.
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston 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: Marston (14) vs (7) Filerup
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Filerup looking for a sweep. Not yet Filerup, not yet. #T11#
Marston passes into half guard.
Marston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filerup!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (17) vs (7) Filerup
Marston fails to advance to Filerup's back.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filerup is in all sorts of trouble here. #T12#
Marston wants to take Filerup's back here but Filerup is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filerup prevents Marston from taking his back.
Marston mounts Filerup! Really nice guard pass there!
Marston looking to control but Filerup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Marston wants to take Filerup's back here but Filerup is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Filerup 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: Marston (17) vs (9) Filerup
Filerup postures up.
Filerup won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #SUB#
Marston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filerup has picked Marston up and slammed him! Marston can't keep hold of the triangle and Filerup manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (17) vs (12) Filerup
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Filerup tries to advance to mount but Marston denies him. #T14#
Marston wants to control but Filerup postures up.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marston tries to improve position but can't.
Filerup works to advance to full mount. Marston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (17) vs (14) Filerup
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
A determined Jim Marston didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Undercard bout

168 cm
45 yrs
159 lbs

177 cm
29 yrs
165 lbs

Reed

Nutz

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 17 wins and 16 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Nutz is quick to defend against it.
Reed is looking to clinch. #CL#
Reed pushes Nutz up against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Nutz successfully pulls guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T1#
Reed pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed 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.
Nutz trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up. #SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz 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.#T2#
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Reed is really struggling to control Nutz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Nutz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Reed won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Reed is looking to advance position but Nutz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz tries to control but Reed wriggling away. #T4#
Reed wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Nutz looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed just holding on.#T5#
Reed tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz wants to control but Reed has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Reed tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Reed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reed trying to control but Nutz postures up. #T6#
Reed wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T7#
Reed keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position. #T8#
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nutz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (7) Nutz
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed is being controlled here.
Reed is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (10) Nutz
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
Reed wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.#T10#
Nutz looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz is stalling here but it's allowed Reed to get half guard.
Nutz wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed is trying to keep Nutz in close. #T11#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Reed controlling the position.
Nutz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #T12#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (13) Nutz
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Nutz works to advance to full mount. Reed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (15) Nutz
Reed wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.#T13#
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Nutz 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.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a guillotine from mount but Reed is in no mood to give up.
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T14#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nutz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nutz prevents Reed from getting the reversal.
Nutz tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Justa Nutz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Undercard bout

177 cm
23 yrs
152 lbs

170 cm
36 yrs
143 lbs

Vieira

Askren

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 19 wins and 11 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Askren
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren passes Vieira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Askren
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vieira is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Askren has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (0) vs (8) Askren
Vieira trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vieira is defending well though. Askren let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Askren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vieira is defending well though. Askren let's go of the attempt for now.#T1##SUB2#
Vieira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Askren.
Vieira rolls, trying to escape but Askren keeps control of the position.
Vieira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Askren's guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (8) Askren
Vieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well.
Vieira stalling.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it. #T2#
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Askren defends it.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Askren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vieira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Askren tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
A very excited looking Fabio Vieira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Undercard bout

190 cm
29 yrs
277 lbs

188 cm
28 yrs
190 lbs

Hlervu

Standish

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 52 wins and 24 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Standish tries to clinch but Hlervu is having none of it. #TD#
Hlervu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Standish
Standish can't do much from the bottom here.
Standish manages to get back to half guard.
Hlervu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (0) Standish
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Hlervu is looking to work his way around to Standish's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Standish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Standish for as long as he can get away with.
Hlervu continues to stall.
Standish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Standish trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Standish
Hlervu taking a breather here. #T2#
Standish is trying to improve his position.
Standish seems a little lost for a moment, as Hlervu dominates the positioning.
Standish is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Standish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hlervu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Standish's legs. #T3#
Hlervu taking a breather here.
Standish is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Standish 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.
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hlervu controlling the position.
Hlervu wants to control for a moment but Standish uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Standish defends it.
Standish gets full guard.
Hlervu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Standish is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish managing to control the position. #T6#
Hlervu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hlervu'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.
Hlervu wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving. #T7#
Standish looking to control.
Standish being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Standish holds on and takes a little breather.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hlervu postures up. #T8#
Hlervu is pushing down on Standish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Standish is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hlervu in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Hlervu.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu trying to advance position but Standish counters by regaining guard.
Hlervu passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Standish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu is taking a breather. Standish 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Standish is defending the position.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Hlervu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Standish being controlled here, momentarily.
Standish is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T10#
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Hlervu is pushing down on Standish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Standish is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Standish keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hlervu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Standish defending well.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standish is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Standish is defending the position.
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.
Hlervu wants to free his trapped foot but Standish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hlervu moves into full mount! Standish won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (0) Standish
Standish wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T14#
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Tendren Hlervu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Undercard bout

182 cm
26 yrs
170 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
167 lbs

Gordon

Ribeiro

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 27 wins and 12 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gordon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gordon is staying active.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Gordon working away.#T1#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ribeiro is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Ribeiro is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Ribeiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well. #T4#
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon stands and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Ribeiro
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg. #T7#
Gordon controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (7) vs (4) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordon for a finish.
Gordon prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking to break Gordon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gordon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribeiro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Ribeiro 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, Gordon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T8##SUB2#
Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gordon is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back.
Ribeiro is not going to allow Gordon to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gordon fending off the submission attempt from Ribeiro. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is cranking Gordon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gordon! He's tightened the choke and Gordon is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Co-main event

188 cm
41 yrs
190 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
266 lbs

Doe

Majere

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 31 wins and 29 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 29 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doe shoots in and drives through. Majere sprawls well.#TD2#
Majere drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Majere
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Doe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Majere defends well.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Doe wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Majere passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Doe keeping control of the position.
Majere slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Doe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Let's hope that Majere 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.
Doe tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Doe has his hands clasped together around Majere's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Majere trying to control the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doe tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.#T5#
Doe trying to control from the bottom.
Majere has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (5) Majere
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T6#
Doe tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere content just to control the position here.
Doe 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.
Doe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (8) Majere
Doe is working to get back to half guard. #T7#
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Doe to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (0) vs (11) Majere
Majere really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Doe.#SUB2#
Doe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Majere keeps control of the position as Doe tries to break free. #T8##SUB2#
Majere looking for the RNC.
I would not like to be Doe right now.
Doe trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Doe is holding onto Majere's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Doe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Majere is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Doe trying to control the position but Majere manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Majere biding his time, controlling Doe.
Doe just trying to survive but Majere is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Doe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Well, with Majere on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Doe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Doe rolls, trying to escape but Majere keeps control of the position. #T11#
Majere gets his hands free as Doe looks to control.
Doe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Majere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Majere controlling from the back.
Well,Doe is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Doe is in bad spot here.
Majere just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Doe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Majere has good solid back control here. #T13#
Doe trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Majere is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Doe trying to control the hands but Majere breaks the grip. #T14#
Majere is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Doe can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Doe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Majere's arms.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 11 to 0.
Denubis Majere seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Main event

178 cm
27 yrs
184 lbs

184 cm
27 yrs
160 lbs

Chai

Itinya

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Itinya in a clinch.
Chai is looking for a takedown.
Chai tries to score a body lock takedown but Itinya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Itinya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Chai rushes Itinya and presses him up against the cage.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itinya pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stsyapan Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Itinya gets caught napping as Chai dives in and scores a takedown. Itinya manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Itinya
Itinya is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai won't allow Itinya to sweep him here. #T1#
Itinya managing to control the position.
Itinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Itinya, not yet.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Itinya has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Itinya
Chai 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.
Chai is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up. #T2#
Itinya won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Itinya postures up.
Chai 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.
Chai has his hands on Itinya's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Chai 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: Chai (4) vs (2) Itinya
Chai not doing much here.
Itinya 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.
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chai is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it.
Chai controlling the action here.
Itinya keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can. #T5#
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Itinya defends it.
Chai works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya is trying to improve his position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Itinya blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Chai wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Chai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Itinya's shoulder. That is not cool.
Itinya regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chai's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Itinya gets back to full guard. #T7#
Chai trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Itinya is controlling Chai's posture.#T8#
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Itinya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Itinya pulls Chai in to control the position. #T9#
Itinya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Itinya
Chai pulls Itinya in close to his closed guard and prevents Itinya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Itinya is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Itinya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai gets full guard.#T10#
Chai working a defensive guard but Itinya manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (7) Itinya
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai keeps Itinya under control for a moment.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Itinya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Itinya has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (9) Itinya
Chai 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.
Itinya content to control rather than advance.
Chai is trying to control but can't. #T12#
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Itinya wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T13#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Itinya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well. #T14#
Itinya controlling the action here.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Itinya has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (12) Itinya

And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath Stix Itinya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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