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SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Antonio Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Maximus Jr shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall 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.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall 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.
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
#T4#
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus Jr in particular looking to stall.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Marshall is controlling Maximus Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall controlling the position for now.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Let's hope that Maximus Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall is looking to control Maximus Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall gets full guard.
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here.#T10#
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard. #T11#
Maximus Jr won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Marshall has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall trying to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13##T14#
Maximus Jr looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (0) vs (8) Maximus Jr
Good control from Maximus Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus Jr.
Marshall is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Antonio Maximus Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Salad Dressing clinches. #TD#
Salad Dressing drags the fight down to the ground.
Craig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to keep Craig in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salad Dressing is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (0) Craig
Salad Dressing wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom. #T1#
Craig is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head. It's preventing any offense from Salad Dressing, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Craig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Craig pulls Salad Dressing in to control the position.
Salad Dressing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Craig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Craig keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Salad Dressing is working hard here to advance position.
Craig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (2) Craig
Craig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard but Craig passes into half guard.
Craig works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (5) Craig
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
Craig 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 Salad Dressing's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Salad Dressing stops Craig from passing to mount.
Salad Dressing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Craig 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.
Salad Dressing won't allow Craig to pass to mount.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Craig is working away from the top position though.
Craig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Craig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Craig wants to free his trapped foot but Salad Dressing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salad Dressing is looking to improve his position.
Craig trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it.
Salad Dressing moves into full guard.
#T6#
Craig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Salad Dressing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Craig defends well.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position but Craig postures up. #T7#
Salad Dressing looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Craig puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Craig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Craig 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Craig keeps him under control.
Salad Dressing controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Craig is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Craig controlling the action here.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
Craig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Craig might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Still in half guard, Craig seems content to control.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.
Craig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Craig tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Craig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salad Dressing tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg.
Salad Dressing is looking to get back to full guard here but Craig has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (8) Craig
Salad Dressing wants to control but Craig postures up.
Salad Dressing gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Salad Dressing (2) vs (10) Craig#T12#
Craig content just to control the position here.
Salad Dressing looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (2) vs (13) Craig
Salad Dressing tries to escape the position.
Salad Dressing trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him. #T13#
Craig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salad Dressing.
Salad Dressing is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Craig keeps control of the position easily here as Salad Dressing tries to buck him off.
Craig is continuing to stall.
Craig avoiding Salad Dressing 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig is hanging on to Salad Dressing's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Barry Craig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Gascoigne tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gascoigne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne is trying to control but can't.
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascoigne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascoigne is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Gascoigne is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascoigne avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascoigne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascoigne 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.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascoigne avoid being mounted?#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt is keen to just control but Gascoigne is a slippery customer.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Gascoigne is defending the position.
Hunt controlling the action here.#T6#
Gascoigne trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascoigne sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Gascoigne
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt wants to take Gascoigne's back here but Gascoigne is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascoigne is looking to escape.
Gascoigne can't escape the position.
#T8#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascoigne is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gascoigne is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Gascoigne#SUB#
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascoigne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascoigne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Gascoigne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gascoigne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascoigne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (2) Gascoigne#T10#
Gascoigne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gascoigne wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Hunt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gascoigne reverses the position - he's now on top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Gascoigne
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Gascoigne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gascoigne trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gascoigne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully. #T12#
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascoigne looking to pass the guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascoigne is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Hunt looking to control.
Gascoigne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (4) Gascoigne
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Hunt won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gascoigne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Cole Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi scores with a takedown into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Strakapoud
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strakapoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silalahi prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
#T1#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strakapoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Strakapoud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Strakapoud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (2) vs (4) Strakapoud
Silalahi tries to escape the position.
Silalahi wants to control his opponent's hands but Strakapoud gets his hands free. #T2#
Strakapoud wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
Good control from Strakapoud.
Silalahi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
Strakapoud trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silalahi wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Will Strakapoud go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Silalahi tries to escape but Strakapoud has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Strakapoud controlling from the back.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Strakapoud won't let him.
Silalahi wants to escape the position.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Strakapoud breaks the grip.
Silalahi is holding onto Strakapoud's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Silalahi staying busy and making it hard for Strakapoud to control. #T4#
Silalahi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi keeping hold of Strakapoud's head, controlling as best he can.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Silalahi has his hands clasped together around Strakapoud's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi trying to control the position here.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here. #T6#
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silalahi's guard.
Silalahi gets full guard.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Silalahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass. #T8#
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud pushing down on Silalahi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (7) Strakapoud
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silalahi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strakapoud's best efforts.
Silalahi is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Strakapoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silalahi has his hands on Strakapoud's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself. #T11##SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Silalahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep. #T13#
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Strakapoud stays in close to Silalahi's body and controls the position.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 31 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dresner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) McCain
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well. #SUB#
Dresner is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Dresner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) McCain#SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but McCain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) McCain
Dresner keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McCain is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
McCain moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (5) McCain
Dresner trying to control but McCain flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dresner (5) vs (8) McCain#T3#
Dresner is keeping busy.
McCain doesn't have the hooks in and Dresner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (8) McCain
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Dresner preventing the sweep.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (8) McCain#T4##SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCain wants to control but Dresner postures up.#SUB#
Dresner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
Dresner working away.#T5#
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCain's legs. #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but McCain is defending well.
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCain's legs. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but McCain is defending well.
Dresner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (12) vs (8) McCain
Dresner tries to control but McCain wriggling away. #T6##SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but McCain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (12) vs (10) McCain
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (12) vs (13) McCain
McCain has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (12) vs (15) McCain
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
McCain controlling his opponent.
Dresner regains half guard.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Dresner is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McCain has latched onto it... Big trouble! McCain pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dresner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McCain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
An out of breath John McCain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
McDonald Jr instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wellington pulls guard successfully.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Gym Devastator inform us that Wellington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wellington working a defensive guard but McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McDonald Jr has latched onto it... Big trouble! McDonald Jr pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wellington is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McDonald Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi tries to clinch there but Moly circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moly enables Gerbandi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Moly
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moly's guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Moly
Gerbandi is looking to work his way around to Moly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Moly
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Gerbandi looking to control but Moly passes into half guard.
Moly prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Moly keeps him under control.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Moly prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Moly is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Moly postures up.
Gerbandi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Moly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gerbandi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moly has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (5) Moly#T7#
Gerbandi gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerbandi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Moly wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (8) Moly
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moly tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Moly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moly trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gerbandi 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: Gerbandi (7) vs (8) Moly
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Moly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (8) Moly
Gerbandi slows the pace down.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T11#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Moly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moly. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (8) Moly#SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Moly turns into him and now he's in Gerbandi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (10) Moly
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but instead Moly has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is keeping busy.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (17) vs (10) Moly#SUB#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Gerbandi biding his time, controlling Moly. #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
A very excited looking Dani Gerbandi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 33 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Helvig has his hands clasped together around Hunt's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stalling. #T1#
Helvig is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig is controlling Hunt's posture.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Hunt
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Hunt
Helvig slows the pace down.
Hunt stops Helvig from passing to mount.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #T3#
Helvig is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Helvig taking a breather here.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt is being controlled here. #T5#
Who's going to make the next move?
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Helvig controlling the position.
Helvig tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt prevents Helvig from improving position.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig taking a breather here. #T7#
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helvig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Well, if Helvig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (8) vs (2) Hunt
Helvig is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
#T8#
Hunt is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (8) vs (4) Hunt
Helvig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #T11#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig controlling the position.
Helvig wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard. #T12#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Helvig to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Helvig pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Helvig is adopting a defensive guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helvig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Helvig won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Bjørn Helvig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laitila moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitila gets underhooks to prevent Kline's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Laitila lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Kline
Laitila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kline! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Kline
Laitila tries to control but Kline wriggling away.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kline wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Laitila working for a submission but Kline is keeping him at bay.
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kline is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away. #T1#
Kline has given up his back. Will we see Laitila going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to escape the position.
Laitila wants to control but Kline is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kline right now.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kline looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laitila.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline tries to roll but Laitila sticks to his back.
Laitila avoiding Kline 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Laitila is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Kline turns into Laitila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Kline
Laitila 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: Laitila (10) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laitila is working for a kimura but Kline is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kline knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Kline is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Laitila is staying active.#T3#
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Kline defends it.
Kline trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Kline won't allow it.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Kline is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Laitila seems to be working for a kimura but Kline defends the submission attempt.
Laitila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Laitila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kline has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kline! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Kline
Laitila is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline preventing the sweep.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts New York inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kline throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laitila's body to avoid the submission. Laitila has instead reached around Kline's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laitila arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jari Laitila!
Our winner, Jari Laitila, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Gomes
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Borgia is just content to waste time from the top position. Gomes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes trying to control the position here. #T1#
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borgia trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gomes keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Gomes
Borgia keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Borgia pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.#T6#
Borgia trying to control the position.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (5) Gomes#T7#
Gomes wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Borgia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gomes trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T8#
Borgia tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes is staying tight to Borgia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Borgia tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Gomes working away.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Gomes working away.
Gomes controls the position.
Borgia is trying to work for a sweep but Gomes has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Borgia (2) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes takes Borgia's back. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (2) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes controlling the position well here. Borgia rolled but Gomes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Borgia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (10) Gomes
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet. #T11#
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes is looking to sweep but instead, Borgia has passed into half guard.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (4) vs (14) Gomes
Gomes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Borgia wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free. #T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Gomes is looking to control Borgia but Borgia is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 14 to 4.
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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