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Pitbull XXI PBP Commentary |
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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 3 wins and 0 losses; Aydin Wolfe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Leroy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jinx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Jinx successfully pulls guard.
Jinx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe forces his way into half guard.
Jinx is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Wolfe is trying to work for a kimura but Jinx is defending well.
Wolfe works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (3) vs (0) Jinx#SUB#
Wolfe working for a guillotine from mount but Jinx is in no mood to give up.
Jinx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe fails to take his opponent's back.
Jinx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jinx has given up his back. Will we see Wolfe going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Wolfe (6) vs (0) Jinx#T1##SUB#
Wolfe has managed to slip his arm under Jinx's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jinx is tapping out! Submission win for Wolfe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aydin Wolfe!
During a confident post fight interview, Aydin Wolfe 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Cazic Thule! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Edgar Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Thule shoots in and gets a takedown into Freeman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thule (2) vs (0) Freeman#SUB2#
Thule got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freeman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thule has managed to get both his arms back between Freeman's legs - danger averted.
Thule tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thule defends well.
Thule stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thule (5) vs (0) Freeman
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Thule is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freeman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freeman is looking to regain half guard here but Thule keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Thule tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thule thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thule will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freeman regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thule pulls his head out easily.
Thule passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thule (8) vs (0) Freeman
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
Thule moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Thule (11) vs (0) Freeman#SUB#
Thule is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Freeman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thule tightening his grip on Freeman, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Freeman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Thule is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Freeman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Thule off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cazic Thule! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Kanud Odimabesser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Odimabesser closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Keil pulls Odimabesser into guard.
#SUB2#
Keil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odimabesser is aware though and is defending well.
Odimabesser won't allow Keil to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Keil is looking for a triangle but Odimabesser pushes his legs off easily.
Odimabesser's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Keil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Odimabesser controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Keil has his feet on Odimabesser's thighs here. He's pushed Odimabesser off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Odimabesser screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donner Keil!
Donner Keil 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Wayne works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Swayde (0) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne 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.
Swayde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wayne is continuing to stall.
Swayde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swayde keeping full guard, as Wayne tries to pass.
Wayne is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swayde is keeping the position for now.
Swayde working a defensive guard here.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayne trying to control but Swayde is working from the bottom.
Wayne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Wayne trying to move into half guard but instead Swayde has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (2) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne has his hands on Swayde's head, controlling the position.
Wayne being controlled here, momentarily.
Swayde passes Wayne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wayne controlling the position well.
Wayne wants to sweep but Swayde has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (5) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
Swayde in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wayne is trying to improve his position.
Wayne gets back to half guard.#T4#
Wayne wants to control but Swayde is keeping busy.
Wayne trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Swayde manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (8) vs (2) Wayne
Swayde takes Wayne's back. Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (11) vs (2) Wayne
Swayde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wayne.
Swayde controlling well, preventing Wayne from escaping the position.
Wayne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Swayde not allowing Wayne to control his hands.
Swayde has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wayne wants to control his opponent's hands but Swayde gets his hands free.
Wayne tries to break free.
Swayde not allowing Wayne to control his hands.
Good control from Swayde.#T6#
I really don't envy Wayne right now.
Wayne wants to control his opponent's hands but Swayde gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swayde controlling the position well here. Wayne rolled but Swayde kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Swayde gets his hands free as Wayne looks to control.
Wayne is really stuck here.
Swayde is trying to stick to Wayne's back but Wayne is turning into Swayde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Swayde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wayne. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (11) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Swayde is retaining full guard.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swayde is trying to keep Wayne in close.
#T7#
Swayde controlling the position.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swayde is keeping the position for now.
Swayde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swayde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayne won't allow Swayde to sweep him here.
Wayne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Swayde is retaining full guard.
Wayne is fighting to break Swayde's control of his arms but Swayde is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Swayde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (13) vs (4) Wayne
Swayde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne controlling the position.
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swayde is one step ahead there.
Swayde being controlled here momentarily.
Swayde stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Swayde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wayne holds on and takes a little breather.
Wayne trying to control the position.
Swayde looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Wayne is trying to keep Swayde in close.
Swayde won't allow Wayne to sweep him here.
Wayne trying to control the position here.
Swayde 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.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Swayde controlling him for the moment.
Swayde is fighting to break Wayne's control of his arms but Wayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The adventures of Wayne the control monster continue. Boring.
Wayne wants to control the position but Swayde says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Swayde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Wayne tries to roll over but Swayde keeps him under control.
Swayde trying to control the pace.
Wayne is trying to maintain the position but Swayde is very close to passing his half guard.
Swayde trying to control the pace.
Swayde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wayne for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Wayne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swayde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wayne trying to control here.
Wayne controlling the position for now.
Swayde passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (16) vs (4) Wayne#T13#
Wayne tries to lock up and control but Swayde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Swayde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wayne is working to get back to half guard.
Wayne tries to control the position but Swayde now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (19) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne is really stuck here.
Wayne has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wayne looks winded!
Wayne is really stuck here.
Swayde trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wayne doesn't escape. #T14#
Wayne wants to escape the position.
Swayde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wayne.
Despite being in a bad position, Wayne is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Swayde controls the action.
Wayne can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swayde avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Swayde biding his time, controlling Wayne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swayde takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Brady Swayde 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kane has Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kane pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russo regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Russo
Kane wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Russo controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Kane is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kane has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo manages to get to full guard.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kane pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russo 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.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kane uses his free foot to push down on Russo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Russo. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Kane trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo can't escape the position.
Kane content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Russo is in no mood to give up.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Kane looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Russo is trying desperately to improve position.
Russo regains half guard.#T4#
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (5) vs (4) Russo
Kane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Russo wants to control but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane trying to control the position but Russo manages to sink in the hooks.
Russo doesn't have the hooks in and Kane manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (7) vs (4) Russo
Russo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Kane pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Kane 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.
Russo trying to control here.
#T5#
Russo tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.
Russo looks winded!#SUB#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kane is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Kane trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #T6#
Russo has a hand on Kane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (10) vs (4) Russo
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kane looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kane working for a submission but Russo is keeping him at bay. #T7#
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Russo is still trying to improve position.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo 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.
Kane tries to control but Russo wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kane wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely.
Russo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (13) vs (4) Russo
Kane controlling his opponent. #T9#
Russo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Russo is looking to improve his position but Kane isn't that keen on the idea.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Russo is in no mood to give up.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Russo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Kane continues to stall.
Russo tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Russo tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Russo 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.
Kane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russo! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (16) vs (4) Russo
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kane.#T13##SUB#
Kane working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.
Kane controlling from mount.
Kane wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Russo is working to get back to half guard.
Kane controlling his opponent. #T14#
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Russo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russo regains half guard.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane is pressing down on Russo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russo is holding on for now.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Kane 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chomofsky gets a double leg takedown into Pervitin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chomofsky (2) vs (0) Pervitin
Chomofsky trying to control but Pervitin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chomofsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pervitin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chomofsky has managed to get both his arms back between Pervitin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pervitin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pervitin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pervitin is staying active underneath Chomofsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chomofsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pervitin sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomofsky'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.#T1#
Pervitin trying to hold on to Chomofsky's head to control him but Chomofsky postures up.
Chomofsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pervitin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chomofsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pervitin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pervitin is looking for a sweep. Chomofsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chomofsky controlling the action here.
Pervitin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chomofsky manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (5) vs (0) Pervitin#T2#
Pervitin reaches up to try and control the position but Chomofsky seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pervitin rolls and tries to escape and now Chomofsky has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chomofsky (8) vs (0) Pervitin
Pervitin tries to escape but Chomofsky has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pervitin wants to control his opponent's hands but Chomofsky gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Pervitin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chomofsky tries to keep control of the position but Pervitin is staying busy.#SUB#
Pervitin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chomofsky.
Chomofsky avoiding Pervitin 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Chomofsky working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chomofsky's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Pervitin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chomofsky looking to break Pervitin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pervitin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chomofsky will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chomofsky not allowing Pervitin to control his hands.
Pervitin turns into Chomofsky and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chomofsky (8) vs (2) Pervitin
Chomofsky 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.
Chomofsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Chomofsky keeps moving. #T4#
Pervitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pervitin trying to move into half guard but instead Chomofsky has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chomofsky (10) vs (2) Pervitin#SUB2#
Chomofsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chomofsky is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Pervitin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chomofsky defends well.#SUB2#
Pervitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomofsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomofsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Chomofsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pervitin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chomofsky is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pervitin. Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (13) vs (2) Pervitin
Chomofsky trying to control the position but Pervitin is working away.
Pervitin is trying to control Chomofsky's posture but Chomofsky avoids it. #T6#
Pervitin regains half guard.
Pervitin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back.
Chomofsky works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (16) vs (2) Pervitin
Pervitin regains half guard.
Pervitin 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.#SUB2#
Chomofsky moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pervitin. Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (19) vs (2) Pervitin
Chomofsky moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chomofsky (21) vs (2) Pervitin#SUB#
Chomofsky working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pervitin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chomofsky off and cradles Pervitin's limp body as Chomofsky celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
A victorious Linkavitch Chomofsky 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Yuki Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Shimada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ubereem to the mat! Ubereem manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (0) vs (2) Shimada
Shimada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shimada is fighting to break Ubereem's control of his arms but Ubereem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shimada passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (5) Shimada
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
Shimada performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
Shimada controlling the action here.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (8) Shimada
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Ubereem is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shimada pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Shimada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ubereem tries to roll over but Shimada keeps him under control.
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.
Ubereem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (11) Shimada#T3#
Shimada controlling the position.
Ubereem is trying to control Shimada's posture but Shimada avoids it.
Ubereem is being controlled here.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Ubereem struggling a bit here.
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubereem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ubereem wants to control but Shimada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shimada in particular looking to stall.
Ubereem trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shimada manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (14) Shimada
Ubereem tries to hold on but Shimada postures up.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Ubereem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Shimada has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Ubereem tries to improve his position but instead Shimada has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (0) vs (17) Shimada
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ubereem trying to control the hands but Shimada won't let him. #SUB2#
Ubereem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ubereem wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Shimada is looking to control Ubereem but Ubereem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Shimada keeps control of the position.
Shimada biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shimada is hanging on to Ubereem's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Shimada is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Ubereem trying to control the hands but Shimada breaks the grip.
Shimada keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shimada's guard. Nice work there by Ubereem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (17) Shimada
Ubereem looking to pass the guard.
Ubereem trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ubereem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shimada dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (19) Shimada#T8#
Shimada forces his way into half guard.
Ubereem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Shimada 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.
Shimada works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (22) Shimada
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Shimada's attempts to control the action.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Shimada has a good base and remains in mount.#T9##SUB2#
Shimada has hold of Ubereem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ubereem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shimada works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (2) vs (25) Shimada
What can Ubereem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ubereem turns into Shimada and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (4) vs (25) Shimada
Ubereem trying to control but Shimada is working from the bottom.
Ubereem forces his way into half guard.#T10##SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ubereem seems to be working for a kimura but Shimada defends the submission attempt.
Shimada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ubereem is working away from the top position though.
Shimada moves into full guard.
Ubereem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Ubereem won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Ubereem trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada pulls Ubereem in to control the position.
Ubereem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimada is keeping the position for now.
Ubereem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving. #T12#
Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving.
Ubereem trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shimada manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (4) vs (27) Shimada#SUB#
Ubereem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimada is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ubereem is looking to sweep but instead, Shimada has passed into half guard.
Shimada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Ubereem trying to get back to full guard but Shimada takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (4) vs (30) Shimada
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shimada tries to control but Ubereem wriggling away.
Shimada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubereem is trying to escape the mount.
Ubereem tries to lock up and control but Shimada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shimada avoids the attempt from Ubereem to control.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Shimada has a good base and remains in mount.
Shimada controlling his opponent.
Ubereem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (6) vs (30) Shimada
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ubereem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shimada has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimada wins on points by 30 to 6. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
Lauzon won't allow Rockmuller to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockmuller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon's coaches at Grapple 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.
Lauzon wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockmuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lauzon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rockmuller prevents Lauzon from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rockmuller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Lauzon wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura here.
Lauzon trying to hold on to Rockmuller's head to control him but Rockmuller postures up.
Lauzon is trying is best to control the position here.
Rockmuller wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is trying to work for a kimura but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon gets full guard.#T2#
Rockmuller trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rockmuller tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rockmuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lauzon working for a triangle but Rockmuller defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockmuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller passes Lauzon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rockmuller is taking a breather. Lauzon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Rockmuller is keen to just control but Lauzon is a slippery customer.
Rockmuller moves into full mount! Lauzon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (0) vs (5) Rockmuller
Rockmuller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lauzon stops Rockmuller from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lauzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lauzon has given up his back here. Will Rockmuller look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (0) vs (8) Rockmuller#SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rockmuller tightening his grip on Lauzon, looking for the choke.
Lauzon is holding onto Rockmuller's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T4##SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lauzon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lauzon for a finish. #SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Lauzon fending off the submission attempt from Rockmuller. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lauzon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lauzon for a finish. #T5##SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lauzon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lauzon for a finish.
Lauzon wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rockmuller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lauzon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Lauzon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lauzon tries to roll but Rockmuller sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lauzon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rockmuller's arms. #T6##SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for the choke from the back position but Lauzon is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Lauzon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lauzon tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for a choke. Lauzon gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lauzon manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (8) Rockmuller
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard.
Lauzon is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Lauzon trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looking to control.
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockmuller's guard.
Lauzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockmuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Rockmuller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
Rockmuller trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon prevents Rockmuller from improving his position.#T8#
Lauzon wants to free his trapped foot but Rockmuller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lauzon wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy.
Rockmuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockmuller.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rockmuller keeps moving.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockmuller is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (10) Rockmuller
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rockmuller tries to pass.
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T10#
Lauzon is adopting a defensive guard.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Lauzon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockmuller is one step ahead there.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T11#
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lauzon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (10) Rockmuller
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockmuller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (12) Rockmuller
Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
Rockmuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rockmuller tries to pass.
Lauzon is controlling Rockmuller's posture.#T13#
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockmuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lauzon, not yet.
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockmuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Rockmuller passes Lauzon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rockmuller stalling.
Rockmuller wants to pass to mount but Lauzon is defending the position. #T14#
Rockmuller is taking a breather. Lauzon 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.
Rockmuller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lauzon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rockmuller seems to be working for a kimura but Lauzon defends the submission attempt.
Rockmuller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but Lauzon defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon is not content to let Rockmuller control the position.
Lauzon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 12 to 4.
Post fight, Don Rockmuller took to the microphone: 'Let's go Mr. President!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mehdi Illir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kiely has closed the distance and engaged Illir in a clinch.
Illir looking for a takedown.
Kiely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Illir is trying to drag Kiely to the mat but Kiely just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Illir pulls guard successfully.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #SUB#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiely pushes down on Illir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but Illir defending well. #SUB#
Illir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kiely pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Illir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Illir is looking for a sweep. Kiely is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Illir defends it.
Kiely is trying to control. Illir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Illir defends it well.
Illir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Illir won't allow Kiely to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kiely wants to work for an arm triangle but Illir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiely in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Illir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiely uses his free foot to push down on Illir's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Illir. Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (0) vs (3) Kiely#T2#
Illir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Illir has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Illir (0) vs (6) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Illir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kiely is hanging on to Illir's back as he tries to escape.
Illir is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kiely is looking for the choke from the back position but Illir is controlling his hands well.
Illir tries to escape but Kiely has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Kiely has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kiely has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for the choke from the back.
Kiely tries to get the hooks in deep but Illir pushed the leg off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kiely looking to break Illir's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Illir remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kiely will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Kiely is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Illir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kiely gets his way!
#T3##SUB2#
Illir has hold of Kiely's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kiely lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Illir is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kiely throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedser Kiely!
A victorious Nedser Kiely thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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