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SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas 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: Morozov (0) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Morozov's thigh. Morozov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Berendas passes Morozov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berendas in particular looking to stall.
Morozov wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berendas trying to control from Morozov's half guard. Morozov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas 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.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Morozov is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Morozov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Berendas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Berendas postures up.
#SUB#
Berendas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morozov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berendas has managed to get both his arms back between Morozov's legs - danger averted.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morozov working a defensive guard but Berendas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berendas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morozov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T6#
Berendas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morozov trying to remain calm as Berendas controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morozov is not content to let Berendas control the position. #T8#
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.
Berendas taking a break here but Morozov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Berendas is stalling here. Morozov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berendas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morozov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Berendas is being controlled here.
Berendas is not content to let Morozov control the position.
Berendas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berendas is holding on to half guard well.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Berendas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morozov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (5) Berendas#T10#
Morozov wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is looking for a sweep.
Morozov trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Morozov working away.
Berendas prevents Morozov from improving position. #T11#
Morozov happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Morozov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berendas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morozov but great work by Berendas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (7) vs (9) Berendas
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Berendas trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berendas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morozov! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (12) Berendas#T14#
Morozov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (7) vs (15) Berendas
Morozov is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Berendas has his arm under Morozov's chin here. Game over son! Berendas squeezes tightly and Morozov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salad Dressing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salad Dressing wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Salad Dressing rushes Marshall and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Salad Dressing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Marshall passes Salad Dressing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marshall is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
Marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salad Dressing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall. #SUB2#
Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Marshall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Marshall
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salad Dressing wants to hold on but Marshall pushes him away.#SUB2#
Marshall wants to finish this one by submission but Salad Dressing is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marshall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Marshall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marshall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad Dressing is surviving well by controlling Marshall's body position as best he can.
Salad Dressing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salad Dressing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall trying to control but Salad Dressing is having none of it. #T5#
Marshall is looking to work his way around to Salad Dressing's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Salad Dressing has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (0) vs (6) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Salad Dressing escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (6) Marshall
Salad Dressing trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is pressing down on Salad Dressing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Salad Dressing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing lying in Marshall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Marshall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Salad Dressing taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braylen Marshall!
After the fight, Braylen Marshall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 29 wins and 20 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nozadzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and clinches.
Nozadzi is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Nozadzi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Nozadzi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt is controlling Nozadzi's trapped leg to prevent Nozadzi from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.#T1#
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Nozadzi is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nozadzi trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet. #T2#
Hunt looking to control.
Nozadzi passes into half guard.
Hunt controlling the position for now.
Nozadzi is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt gets full guard.
Nozadzi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Nozadzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Nozadzi's attempts to control the action.
Hunt wants to hold on but Nozadzi pushes him away.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #T4#
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Nozadzi maintains control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Nozadzi
Nozadzi controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nozadzi holds on and takes a little breather.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Nozadzi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Hunt is looking to pass Nozadzi's guard but actually Nozadzi recovers to full guard. #T6#
Hunt postures up.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Nozadzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hunt is sitting in close to Nozadzi's body. Nozadzi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nozadzi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zurab Nozadzi!
Zurab Nozadzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Takeshi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Goodman#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for submissions but instead, Goodman has regained full guard.
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard. #T1#
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Goodman
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takeshi is pulling down on Goodman's head. It's preventing any offense from Goodman, at least for the moment.
Takeshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeshi controlling the position.
Goodman trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Goodman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Goodman is fighting to break Takeshi's control of his arms but Takeshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takeshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Takeshi controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Let's hope that Goodman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takeshi controlling the position.#T6##SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (2) Goodman
Takeshi controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Goodman 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: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Goodman
Takeshi is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman is just content to waste time from the top position. Takeshi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goodman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Goodman stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (7) Goodman#T8#
Goodman staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T9#
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.
Takeshi regains half guard.
Takeshi trying to control here.
Goodman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goodman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (10) Goodman#T10#
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goodman controlling his opponent.
Takeshi wants to hold on but Goodman pushes him away.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Goodman pushes him away. #T11#
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takeshi tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is holding on to half guard well.
Goodman controlling the action here.
Goodman prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T13#
Goodman tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Goodman postures up.
Takeshi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Takeshi pulls Goodman in close to his closed guard and prevents Goodman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takeshi looking to control.
#SUB#
Takeshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodman is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (10) Goodman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Takeshi pushing down on Goodman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman wins on points by 10 to 6.
In his post fight interview, White Goodman gave a big smile as he said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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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 52 wins and 52 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Robinson feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Robinson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #SUB2#
Robinson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson controlling the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5##SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Robinson stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Robinson#T6#
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson is stalling here but it's allowed Anderson to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (8) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson trying his best to control but Anderson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson 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.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position. #T9#
Anderson controlling the pace.
Robinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (10) vs (8) Robinson
Anderson is trying to move to mount but Robinson reverses beautifully and ends up in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (10) Robinson
Anderson is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Anderson pulls Robinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robinson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (10) Robinson
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson trying to control the position.
#T11#
Anderson stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (12) Robinson
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Anderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (12) Robinson#T12#
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (14) Robinson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (14) vs (17) Robinson#T13#
Robinson fails to move to back control.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Anderson wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB2#
Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Anderson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Anderson and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 17 to 14.
A very excited looking Declan Robinson 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position. #SUB#
Ibrahim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutz, who protects the arm well.
Nutz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Nutz
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz controlling from the top position.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibrahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim has his foot on Nutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Nutz won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here. #T4#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #T5#
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (2) Nutz#T6#
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (2) Nutz
Ibrahim controlling the position from side mount.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
Nutz struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nutz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Nutz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (6) Nutz
Ibrahim is looking to regain half guard here but Nutz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ibrahim has one of Nutz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Nutz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ibrahim! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (9) vs (8) Nutz
Nutz avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibrahim is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Nutz wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling from mount.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to control Nutz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T11#
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working.
Nutz trying to control from Ibrahim's half guard. Ibrahim has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Nutz trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim 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.#T12#
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ibrahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Nutz's head to control his posture. #T13#
Nutz passes Ibrahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Ibrahim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Justa Nutz had this to say: 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Gaul trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Gaul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaul has his hands on Yasalmibaal's head, controlling the position.
Gaul continues to stall.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
Gaul moves into full guard.
#T3#
Gaul has control of Yasalmibaal's left arm, preventing Yasalmibaal from doing any damage. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Gaul has his hands on Yasalmibaal's head, controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Gaul is controlling Yasalmibaal's posture.
Gaul is looking to sweep but instead, Yasalmibaal has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul won't allow Yasalmibaal to pass to mount.
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gaul is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?#T5#
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gaul has an active guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaul is just riding it out for now. Yasalmibaal eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Gaul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yasalmibaal has picked Gaul up and slammed him! Gaul can't keep hold of the triangle and Yasalmibaal manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (10) Yasalmibaal
Gaul is trying to control Yasalmibaal's posture but Yasalmibaal avoids it.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul regains half guard.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (13) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has hold of Gaul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gaul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gaul to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gaul shrugs it off.
Gaul wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#T9##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gaul 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.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB#
Gaul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasalmibaal escapes and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (16) Yasalmibaal
Gaul tries to bench press Yasalmibaal off him but Yasalmibaal keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal working away.
Gaul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (19) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (2) vs (21) Yasalmibaal#T11##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul 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: Gaul (4) vs (21) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Yasalmibaal has locked up a guillotine! Yasalmibaal's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Yasalmibaal must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Yasalmibaal gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A relieved looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Feet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Feet
Itinya controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself. #SUB#
Itinya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Feet
Itinya wants to control but Feet postures up.
Feet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Itinya's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Feet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Itinya tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Feet happy to just control the position for now.
Feet tries to move to mount but Itinya blocks the move with his legs.
Feet controls the position.
Itinya is looking to regain half guard here but Feet keeps moving and retains side control.
Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Itinya is not content to let Feet control the position.
You can see the frustration on Itinya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Itinya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Itinya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feet pulls his head out easily.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Feet controlling the action here. #SUB#
Itinya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feet pulls his head out easily.
Itinya trying to hold on to Feet's head to control him but Feet postures up.
#T5#
Feet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
My spies in Dorito Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Itinya is trying to control but can't.
Feet is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it. #T6#
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Itinya actively working from the bottom here.
Feet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Itinya trying to control here.
Feet slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Feet 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.
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg. #T8#
Itinya is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
Feet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Itinya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Itinya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Itinya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Feet is stalling in the full guard.
Feet wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving. #T10#
Itinya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Itinya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Feet defends it easily.
Feet wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet pushes down on Itinya's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feet in particular looking to stall.
Itinya trying to control but Feet postures up.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Itinya trying to control but Feet postures up.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Itinya wants to sweep but Feet has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Feet
Feet trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Itinya is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Feet is working to tighten his grip on Itinya's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Itinya has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Feet is really squeezing tight and eventually Itinya passes out! Feet breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seemah Feet!
A relieved looking Seemah Feet 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (4) vs (0) Kline
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
Kline tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Kline is letting Hall control him for a moment.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kline is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kline prevents Hall from moving into mount.
Kline struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Kline is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kline is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Hall controlling the action here.#T2#
Hall is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Kline is holding on to half guard well.
Hall stalling.
Kline trying to control but Hall postures up.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kline is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is taking a breather. Kline 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.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Kline's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kline. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (7) vs (0) Kline
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Kline is trying to escape the mount.
Kline tries to hold on but Hall postures up.#T4#
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling from mount.
Kline can't escape the position.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Hall controlling from mount.
Kline wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Kline tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Kline working to try and regain half guard.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Kline can't escape the position.
Hall wants to take Kline's back here but Kline is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kline regains half guard.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (10) vs (0) Kline#T7#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.#T8#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kline really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kline wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Kline keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kline tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Kline is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kline sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kline tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall not doing much here.
#T10#
Kline slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Hall.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall prevents Kline from improving his position.
Hall stalling. #SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (13) vs (0) Kline
Hall controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kline is just holding on here. Hall manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (16) vs (0) Kline
Kline is trying to break free.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
#T13#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kline for as long as he can get away with.
Kline is really stuck here.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Kline wants to escape the position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Kline rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kline can't escape the position.
Kline just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kline is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Our winner, Scott Hall, 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro working away.
Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald Jr is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
McDonald Jr tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ribeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ribeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr is not content to let Ribeiro control the position. #T1#
Ribeiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (0) vs (6) Ribeiro
Ribeiro looking to control but McDonald Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald Jr regains half guard.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Ribeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr 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: McDonald Jr (2) vs (6) Ribeiro#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr advances to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
McDonald Jr trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro looking to control.
McDonald Jr won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard. #T3#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Ribeiro#T4#
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Ribeiro's head to control his posture.
McDonald Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribeiro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (11) Ribeiro
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro working away.
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald Jr prevents Ribeiro from improving position.
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribeiro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (11) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald Jr controlling the position well here. Ribeiro rolled but McDonald Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ribeiro 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 McDonald Jr gets his way!
#SUB#
Ribeiro won't enjoy being in this position. McDonald Jr looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ribeiro is tapping - it's over boys! McDonald Jr picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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