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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jan Sokol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jim Lingfield! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Sokol takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Sokol pulls guard. Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sokol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (2) vs (0) Lingfield Lingfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sokol won't allow Lingfield to sweep him here. Sokol 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. Lingfield has Sokol pulled in close to control his posture. Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully. #T1# Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet. Sokol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sokol wants to pass the guard but Lingfield is keeping the position. Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully. Sokol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lingfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet. Sokol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lingfield has control of Sokol's left arm, preventing Sokol from doing any damage. #T2# Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully. Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet. Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Lingfield is retaining full guard. Sokol content to stall in guard here. Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet. Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Sokol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingfield is keeping the position for now. Sokol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (5) vs (0) Lingfield#T3# Lingfield struggling a bit here. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Lingfield is being controlled here. Lingfield tries to improve position but can't. You can see the frustration on Lingfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sokol tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Lingfield regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sokol's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4# Sokol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Lingfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Sokol content to control rather than advance. Lingfield 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. Sokol passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lingfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (8) vs (0) Lingfield Sokol controlling the position easily from mount. Sokol trying to control but Lingfield is having none of it. #T5# Lingfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokol controlling the position easily from mount. Lingfield holds on to Sokol around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks. Sokol looking to control and managing it successfully. Lingfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6# Sokol content just to control the position here. Sokol looking to control but Lingfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sokol avoids the attempt from Lingfield to control. Lingfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Sokol has a good base and remains in mount. Sokol looking to control but Lingfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7# Lingfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokol can't control as he wanted to and Lingfield manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Still in half guard, Sokol seems content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sokol prevents Lingfield from improving his position. Lingfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sokol is stalling in the full guard. #T8# Sokol wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving. Lingfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there. Lingfield has control of Sokol's left arm, preventing Sokol from doing any damage. Sokol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingfield is keeping the position for now. #T9# Lingfield 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. Sokol is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Let's hope that Lingfield 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. Sokol wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving. Sokol being controlled here momentarily. Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Lingfield is retaining full guard. #T10# Lingfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there. Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lingfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sokol controls from within his opponent's guard. Lingfield working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lingfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (8) vs (2) Lingfield Lingfield preventing the sweep. #T11# Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Lingfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sokol wants to sweep here but Lingfield controlling him for the moment. Sokol is working hard here to advance position. Sokol wants to control but Lingfield passes easily into half guard.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard. Lingfield wants to pass to mount but Sokol is defending the position. Sokol trying to get back to full guard but Lingfield takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (8) vs (5) Lingfield#T12# Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lingfield prevents Sokol from getting the reversal. Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount. #T13# Sokol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14# Sokol is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea. Lingfield controlling from mount. Sokol is trying desperately to improve position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lingfield content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Sokol takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. After winning the bout, Jan Sokol thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 36 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bremner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaxon Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Bremner. Bremner maintains the clinch. Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Bremner shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Bremner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodman just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Goodman lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Goodman In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goodman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodman defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet. Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Let's hope that Goodman 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.#T1# Bremner looking to control.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Bremner working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. Goodman passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2# Bremner trying to get back to full guard but Goodman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (5) Goodman Goodman controlling from mount. We've been hearing good reports from Bremner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Bremner tries to improve his position but instead Goodman has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (0) vs (8) Goodman Bremner breaks Goodman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (8) Goodman Goodman has his hands on Bremner's head, controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bremner advances to half guard. #T3# Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (8) Goodman Goodman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB# Bremner is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bremner prevents Goodman from improving his position. Goodman is not content to let Bremner control the position. Goodman wants to get back to full guard. Goodman wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Goodman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Goodman tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg. Goodman is in trouble now - Bremner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (8) Goodman Bremner is looking to work his way around to Goodman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Bremner tries to control but Goodman wriggling away. Goodman stops Bremner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB# Bremner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (8) vs (10) Goodman Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5# Bremner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goodman is now in half guard. Bremner is looking to get back to full guard here but Goodman has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (13) Goodman Bremner tries to improve position but can't. Bremner sneaks back into half guard. Bremner wants to control but Goodman passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (16) Goodman Bremner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bremner regains half guard.#T6# Bremner is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but Bremner defending well. Goodman wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it. Bremner is trying to maintain the position but Goodman is very close to passing his half guard. Bremner tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.#SUB# Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7# Goodman content to control rather than advance. Bremner tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control. Bremner is working hard here to advance position. Goodman trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it. Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8# Bremner tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg. Bremner gets full guard.#SUB# Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Bremner working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily.
Goodman works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bremner wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
#T9# Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bremner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goodman jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (19) Goodman Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bremner is trying to control Goodman's posture but Goodman avoids it. #T10# Bremner is trying to work for a sweep but Goodman has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (8) vs (21) Goodman Bremner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (8) vs (24) Goodman Bremner wants to escape the position.
Goodman has good solid back control here. Bremner is trying to break free.
Goodman controls the position.#T11# Bremner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Goodman tries to control but Bremner wriggling away. Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bremner tries to improve his position but instead Goodman has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (8) vs (27) Goodman You can see the frustration on Bremner's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bremner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#T12# Goodman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bremner tries to roll but Goodman sticks to his back.
Bremner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goodman.
Bremner is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Goodman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bremner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Bremner wants to escape the position.
#T13##SUB2# Goodman is looking for the choke from the back position but Bremner is controlling his hands well. Goodman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Bremner is really stuck here.
Goodman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bremner tries to escape but Goodman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Goodman is trying to stick to Bremner's back but Bremner is turning into Goodman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goodman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bremner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (10) vs (27) Goodman Bremner is breathing heavily.#T14# Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Goodman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Bremner has gone for a leg lock! Goodman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (10) vs (29) Goodman Goodman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bremner working for submissions but it's allowed Goodman to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Goodman wins on points by 29 to 10. White Goodman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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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 83 wins and 63 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Vadim Morozov! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Ottke closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Ottke pulls guard effortlessly. Morozov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (3) Morozov Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Morozov keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ottke keeps Morozov under control for a moment. Morozov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ottke wants to control but Morozov postures up. Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T1# Morozov 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 Ottke's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2# Morozov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ottke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morozov but great work by Ottke. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (3) Morozov Ottke controlling from side mount. Ottke wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy. Morozov prevents Ottke from improving position. Morozov 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. Morozov is looking for a sweep. Morozov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Morozov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2# Morozov tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control. Ottke is keen to just control but Morozov is a slippery customer. Morozov is trying is best to control the position here. Morozov wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ottke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (3) Morozov Morozov controls the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Morozov is looking to get to half guard. Morozov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2# Morozov actively working from the bottom here. Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Morozov keeps trying to improve his position. Morozov is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Morozov wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
#T4# Morozov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ottke wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving. Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard. Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ottke postures up.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5# Morozov pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage. Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Morozov managing to control the position. Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet. #T6##SUB2# Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Ottke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morozov trying to control the position.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Morozov has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.#T7# Morozov keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass. Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Morozov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. Morozov 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. Morozov is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #SUB2# Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into half guard.
#T8# Morozov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Morozov wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it. Morozov is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
#T9# Ottke wants to pass to mount but Morozov is defending the position. Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (7) vs (7) Morozov#SUB2# Morozov looking to break Ottke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ottke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morozov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Ottke is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Ottke right now.
Morozov not allowing Ottke to control his hands. #T10##SUB2# Morozov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ottke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ottke for a finish. Morozov not allowing Ottke to control his hands. #SUB2# Morozov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ottke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Ottke is in bad spot here.
#T11# Ottke turns into Morozov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (9) vs (7) Morozov Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Morozov working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Morozov pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage. Ottke wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving. #T12# Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morozov wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (12) vs (7) Morozov Morozov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13# Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Morozov tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ottke controlling the position easily from mount. Morozov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14# Morozov gets back to half guard. Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov is trying to control but Ottke passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (15) vs (7) Morozov Ottke trying to control the position but Morozov is working away. Morozov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morozov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Morozov wants to control but Ottke postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Ottke takes the fight on points by 15 to 7. Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Kelly clinches up with Nozadzi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Nozadzi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Kelly Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet. #SUB# Nozadzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kelly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Kelly Nozadzi 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. Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nozadzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kelly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard. Kelly wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it. Kelly is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now. Kelly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (5) Kelly We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kelly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kelly wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #T1# Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is working hard here to advance position. Nozadzi prevents Kelly from moving into mount. Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard. Kelly tries to advance to mount but Nozadzi denies him. Nozadzi tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nozadzi regains half guard. Well, if Kelly 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.
#SUB2# Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Nozadzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2# Kelly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position. Kelly trying to control the pace. Kelly is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now. Kelly wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it. Kelly is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it. Nozadzi trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
#T3# Nozadzi is not content to let Kelly control the position. Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.#SUB# Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelly trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB# Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now. Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB# Kelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelly has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kelly passes Nozadzi's left leg - he's now in half guard. Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Nozadzi won't allow Kelly to pass to mount. Kelly is thwarting Nozadzi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Kelly seems to be working for a kimura but Nozadzi defends the submission attempt.#T5# Nozadzi manages to get to full guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position. Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Nozadzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (5) Kelly Kelly looking to control.
Kelly 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: Nozadzi (4) vs (7) Kelly Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it. #T6# Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg. #SUB2# Kelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control. Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.#T7# Kelly wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it. Nozadzi tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control. Nozadzi wants to sweep but Kelly has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (10) Kelly Nozadzi struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nozadzi, who protects the arm well. Kelly works to advance to full mount. Nozadzi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nozadzi (4) vs (12) Kelly#T8##SUB2# Kelly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nozadzi has worked his arm free - good work by Nozadzi!
Nozadzi is looking to reverse the position. Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kelly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work. Nozadzi is trying to keep Kelly in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9# Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass. Nozadzi is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. Kelly stands and throws Nozadzi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (15) Kelly Kelly tries to move to mount but Nozadzi blocks the move with his legs. Nozadzi struggling a bit here. Nozadzi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kelly is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nozadzi (4) vs (17) Kelly#T10# Nozadzi wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away. Kelly trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it. #SUB2# Kelly has control of Nozadzi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nozadzi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard. Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kelly trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. Kelly moves into full mount! Nozadzi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (20) Kelly#T11# Kelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kelly trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it. Nozadzi is working to get back to half guard.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time. Nozadzi tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12# Kelly tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away. Nozadzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nozadzi reaches up and holds on to Kelly to control the position. Nozadzi 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.#SUB2# Kelly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nozadzi won't allow Kelly to pass to mount. #T13# Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard. Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Nozadzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily. #T14# Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nozadzi won't allow Kelly to pass to mount. Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nozadzi manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Kelly wins on points by 20 to 4. Robert Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Juan Corona! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Corona moves into range and clinches up with Takeshi. Corona jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takeshi walks away with a smile on his face. Corona gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Corona pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch. Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Corona jumps guard but Takeshi stands there with Corona around his waist. Corona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corona fails to pull guard.
Matsuda Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona. Takeshi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Corona after a bit of a struggle. Corona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeshi just stands there and leans against the cage. Corona is trying to pull guard but Takeshi has him pressed against the cage. Corona tries to pull guard but Takeshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Corona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeshi just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Takeshi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Corona is trying to keep an underhook but Takeshi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Corona 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. Corona won't allow Takeshi to pass to mount. #SUB# Takeshi is working for a kimura but Corona is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Takeshi trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom. Corona wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
#T1##SUB# Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeshi in particular looking to stall. Takeshi wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it. #SUB2# Corona actively working from the bottom here. Takeshi is thwarting Corona's attempts to control the position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeshi in particular looking to stall.#T2# Corona is trying to get back to full guard. Takeshi is looking to advance position but Corona won't allow it. Corona wants to get back to full guard but Takeshi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Corona Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. Takeshi looking to control but Corona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Takeshi tries to take his opponent's back but Corona turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Corona Corona slips nicely into half guard.#T3# Takeshi wants to control but Corona is keeping busy.
Takeshi is controlling Corona's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2# Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Corona.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Corona is controlling well.
#T4# Takeshi is not content to let Corona control the position. Corona wants to free his trapped foot but Takeshi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Corona is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Corona eventually gives up the hold. Corona is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5# Takeshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2# Corona is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Corona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corona. Takeshi keeping control of the position. #T6# Corona wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it. Corona wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position. Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Corona is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corona to get the leverage. Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Takeshi keeping hold of Corona's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2# Corona is looking for a kimura here.
#T7# Corona is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Takeshi tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control. Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Takeshi pulls Corona in to control the position. Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now. Corona trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2# Corona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takeshi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (2) Corona Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard. Takeshi passes into half guard. Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Corona is defending well. Corona trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
#T9# Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Corona is working away. Takeshi is really struggling to control Corona but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Takeshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Takeshi is just content to waste time from the top position. Corona takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Takeshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeshi prevents Corona from improving his position.#T10##SUB2# Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Takeshi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well. Takeshi is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11# Corona is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corona avoid being mounted?#SUB# Takeshi is looking for a kimura but Corona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeshi to get the leverage. #SUB# Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Corona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well. #SUB# Takeshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeshi is controlling the pace.
Corona works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12# Corona keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #SUB2# Corona looking for a guillotine here but Takeshi defends easily.
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (10) vs (2) Corona Corona 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. Corona is looking for a sweep. Takeshi trying to control the position but Corona is working away. Corona is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13# Corona struggling a bit here.#SUB# Takeshi tries for a kimura but Corona is defending well. 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. Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Takeshi wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB# Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Corona is working away. Corona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corona. Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Takeshi slips nicely into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeshi in particular looking to stall. Takeshi is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight! Takeshi takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Finn drives through and clinches with Cardosi against the cage.
#TD2# Cardosi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cardosi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (0) vs (4) Cardosi Finn is looking to reverse the position. Finn's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Finn is trying to control Cardosi's posture but Cardosi avoids it. Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. Finn tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Finn struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cardosi wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy. Finn struggling a bit here. Finn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardosi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1# Finn is trying to control but can't.
Cardosi is pressing down on Finn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finn is holding on for now. Finn is holding on to half guard well. My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Finn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardosi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardosi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finn (4) vs (4) Cardosi Finn has the hooks in. Cardosi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Cardosi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Finn controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with. This is a sustained period of stalling by Finn. Cardosi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3# Finn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Finn continues to stall. Cardosi tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control. Finn is figuring out what he wants to do next. Finn moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (7) vs (4) Cardosi Finn taking a break here but Cardosi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4# Cardosi is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardosi avoid being mounted? Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cardosi tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control. Finn is pressing down on Cardosi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardosi is holding on for now. Finn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. More hug and hope from Finn.#T5##SUB# Finn wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardosi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Finn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Finn is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position. Finn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (10) vs (4) Cardosi Finn takes a little break here. Cardosi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Cardosi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Finn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6# Cardosi wants to control but Finn postures up. Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Finn controls the position. Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Cardosi gets full guard. Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (10) vs (6) Cardosi Finn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Finn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7# Cardosi slips nicely into half guard. Finn is trying to get back to full guard. Cardosi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Finn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though. Cardosi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Finn wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8# Cardosi is looking to advance position but Finn won't allow it. Finn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position. Finn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Finn has Cardosi pulled in close to control his posture. Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#T9# Cardosi trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard. Finn 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: Finn (12) vs (6) Cardosi Finn content to control rather than advance. Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cardosi trying to hold on to Finn's head to control him but Finn postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall. Finn wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well. #T10# Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Finn passes into half guard. Cardosi wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11# Cardosi controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself. Finn wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position. Finn pushes down on Cardosi's leg and manages to get into half guard. Cardosi wants to get back to full guard. Finn content to control rather than advance. Finn wants to pass to mount but Cardosi is defending the position. Finn not doing much here.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Finn's head to control him but Finn postures up.
#T12##SUB# Cardosi is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
Cardosi is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardosi avoid being mounted? Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Finn pushing down on Cardosi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Finn is figuring out what he wants to do next. Cardosi wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
#T13# Finn is controlling the pace.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (15) vs (6) Cardosi Finn controlling his opponent. Cardosi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T14# Cardosi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finn wants to control the pace but Cardosi is squirming around nicely. Cardosi is trying desperately to improve position. Finn controlling his opponent. Cardosi tries to hold on but Finn pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Finn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Finn fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight! Finn takes the fight on points by 15 to 6. Huckleberry Finn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Chance San! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Ibrahim feints and as San raises his hands in defense, Ibrahim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) San Ibrahim trying to control but San is working from the bottom. Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. San is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ibrahim works a leg free and moves into half guard. San works his way to full guard. Good work. Ibrahim preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ibrahim wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there. #T1# Ibrahim wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (2) San San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ibrahim seems keen to control San's posture. San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. San looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Ibrahim working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ibrahim is pulling down on San's head to control his posture. San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now. Ibrahim has his hands on San's head, controlling the position. San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# San stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim. Ibrahim pulls San in close to his closed guard and prevents San from doing any damage or advancing position. Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. San postures up.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard. San trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it. Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# San seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.#T4# Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though. San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (5) San San trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it. #SUB2# San working for a guillotine from mount but Ibrahim is in no mood to give up. Ibrahim wants to control but San is having none of it.#SUB2# San is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ibrahim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ibrahim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (5) San#T5# Ibrahim wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. Ibrahim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position. San is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6##SUB2# San looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
San wants to control the position but Ibrahim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (9) San#SUB2# San looking for the choke from the back. Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (9) San Ibrahim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (9) San Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7# Ibrahim controlling from side mount. San is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. San is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8# Ibrahim is pressing down on San's thigh, looking to free his foot. San is holding on for now. San trying to get back to full guard but Ibrahim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (12) vs (9) San San is working to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from San to control. San tries to reverse the position but Ibrahim maintains control. San is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action. #T9# Ibrahim controlling the pace for now. San is trying desperately to improve position. Ibrahim fails to move to back control. San is working to get back to half guard.
San has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (15) vs (9) San San wants to escape the position.
San manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ibrahim's guard. Nice work there by San.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (15) vs (11) San Ibrahim keeping full guard, as San tries to pass. #T10##SUB# San looking to improve position, pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh with his hand. Ibrahim seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is San paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! San's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ibrahim picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahmad Ibrahim! Ahmad Ibrahim 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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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 42 wins and 21 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; John Snake! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Snake clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Snake is trying to trip Kyng. He has hold of a leg but Kyng is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Snake persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Snake The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snake looking to pass the guard. Kyng pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage. Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much. Snake being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kyng is adopting a defensive guard.#T1# Snake controlling from the top position. Kyng controlling Snake's posture. Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kyng has Snake pulled in close to control his posture. #T2# Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng. Kyng is pulling down on Snake's head. It's preventing any offense from Snake, at least for the moment. Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there. #T3# Kyng pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage. Kyng wants to sweep but no luck. Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4# Kyng'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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5# Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Snake is fighting to break Kyng's control of his arms but Kyng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kyng controlling Snake's posture. #T6# Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. Snake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7# Kyng wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. Kyng is working hard here to advance position. Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kyng trying to control the position here. Snake controlling from the top position. Kyng managing to control the position. #T8# Snake trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom. Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kyng trying to control the position here. Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9# Snake is fighting to break Kyng's control of his arms but Kyng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kyng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. Snake won't allow Kyng to sweep him here. #T10# Snake wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. Kyng 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: Kyng (2) vs (2) Snake Snake is controlling Kyng's posture. Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11# Kyng passes Snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily. Kyng trying to control the pace. Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Snake is positioning himself well to prevent Kyng advancing to mount. #T12# Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it. Kyng is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13# Further stalling from Kyng. Snake is concentrating on defense, preventing Kyng from advancing position. Well, if Kyng is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T14# Snake is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted? Well, if Kyng is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kyng wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kyng is taking a breather. Snake 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.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Snake gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Snake wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 42 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Makarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ozymandias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Ozymandias Ozymandias is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it. Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Ozymandias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Ozymandias is controlling Makarov's trapped leg to prevent Makarov from advancing to side control. Ozymandias wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (0) Ozymandias Makarov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozymandias wants to control but Makarov postures up.#T1# Makarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ozymandias's legs. Ozymandias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makarov's best efforts. Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard. Ozymandias tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg. Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ozymandias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
#T2# Ozymandias is looking to control Makarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted? Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Makarov trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ozymandias keeping control of the position. #T3# Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard. Ozymandias is still trying to improve position. Makarov is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer. Ozymandias is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ozymandias has Makarov pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# Makarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard. Ozymandias is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
#T5# Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard. Makarov is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Makarov is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it. Ozymandias gets full guard. Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6# Makarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now. Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather. Ozymandias working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment. Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8# Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias. Ozymandias is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Makarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Makarov looking to pass the guard. Ozymandias is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture. Ozymandias trying to control the position.
#T9# Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10# Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Makarov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (10) vs (0) Ozymandias Makarov takes a little break here. Ozymandias wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Ozymandias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Makarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ozymandias trying to control but Makarov postures up.
#T11# Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ozymandias gets full guard. Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias pulls Makarov in to control the position. #T12# Ozymandias 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. Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Makarov won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (10) vs (2) Ozymandias Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control. Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Makarov.#T13# Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarov holds on and takes a little breather. Ozymandias controlling from the top position. Makarov keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully. Makarov pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage. Makarov wants to sweep but no luck. #T14# Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now. Makarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Makarov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 25 losses; Hand Solo! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Feet closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Solo has picked Feet up - he's going for a ride! Solo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Solo We've been hearing good reports from Feet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Feet trying to control here.
Feet wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Feet is doing well to control the position and prevent Solo from advancing to side control. The fighters are battling for position here. Feet manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Solo 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 seems keen to control Solo's posture.#T1##SUB# Feet has his foot on Solo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solo works his way back into a safe position though. Solo stands and throws Feet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (5) Solo Feet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Feet tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control. Well, if Solo 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.
#SUB# Feet looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Feet wants to get back to full guard but Solo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (8) Solo You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Feet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Solo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feet (4) vs (8) Solo Feet trying to control. Solo tries to escape but Feet has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3# Solo keeps trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Feet looking for the RNC. Will Feet go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Feet biding his time, looking for the opening.
Solo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Feet's guard. Nice work there by Solo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (10) Solo#SUB# Feet is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Feet pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Feet throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solo escapes and throws Feet's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (4) vs (13) Solo Solo working away.#T5# Feet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Solo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Feet is working hard here to advance position. Solo taking a breather here. #T6# Solo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (4) vs (15) Solo Solo controlling the position easily from mount. Solo prevents Feet from getting the reversal. Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Feet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7# Solo controlling from the full mount. Feet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feet is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action. Feet slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Solo not doing much here.
Feet is trying is best to control the position here. #T8# Feet tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though. Feet tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. Solo trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away. #T9# Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Feet works his way to full guard. Good work. Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there. Feet keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass. #T10# Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (4) vs (18) Solo Feet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solo in particular looking to stall. Feet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feet (8) vs (18) Solo Feet not allowing Solo to control his hands. Solo staying busy and making it hard for Feet to control. #T11# Feet has good solid back control here. Feet is trying to stick to Solo's back but Solo is turning into Feet. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Feet's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (8) vs (20) Solo Feet wants to control but Solo passes easily into half guard.
Feet wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Feet wants to control but Solo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12# Feet tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard. Feet is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Feet wants to control but Solo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13# Solo controlling the action here. Solo is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Feet looking for submissions off his back. Solo is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.#T14# Solo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Feet tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Solo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Feet moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Solo wins on points by 20 to 8. A victorious Hand Solo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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