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Grappling Hype -1- PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Weilong Li! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uzu Mao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Li gets a double leg takedown into Mao's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Li (2) vs (0) Mao
Li will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mao is trying to keep Li in close.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now.
Mao is pulling down on Li's head. It's preventing any offense from Li, at least for the moment.
Li pushes down on Mao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Li wants to pass the guard but Mao is defending well.
Mao manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li postures up.
Mao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Mao.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mao can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Li 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.
Mao looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard. #SUB#
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mao pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving.
Mao working a defensive guard here.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mao is trying to keep Li in close.
Mao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Mao managing to control the position.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving. #SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard.
Mao has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving.
Li postures up.
Mao 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.
Li wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving. #SUB#
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mao trying to control the position.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mao pulls Li in to control the position.
Mao wants to sweep but no luck.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mao controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Mao keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Li is working for a kimura but Mao is defending it quite comfortably.
Mao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Li is working for a kimura but Mao is defending it quite comfortably.
Li is keen to just control but Mao is a slippery customer.#T5#
Mao trying to control here.
#SUB#
Li is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li trying to mount his opponent but Mao defends it. #SUB#
Li is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mao manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Li (2) vs (2) Mao#T6##SUB#
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mao defends it easily.
Li wants to sweep here but Mao controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mao preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mao 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. #SUB2#
Mao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Li is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Li has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Li (4) vs (2) Mao
Mao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Mao being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Li 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.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Mao keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li stands and throws Mao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Li (7) vs (2) Mao
Mao is looking for a sweep.#T8##SUB#
Li wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mao, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Li is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mao tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Mao is defending well. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB#
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Mao is defending well. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mao keeps working.
Mao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Li content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Li working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li working away.#T11#
Mao is looking to reverse the position.
Mao is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it. #SUB#
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Mao is defending well. #SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Li working away.#T12##SUB#
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mao has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Li working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mao manages to get back to half guard.
Mao trying to hold on to Li's head to control him but Li postures up.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Li prevents Mao from improving his position.#T13##SUB#
Li is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mao tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Mao trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Li (10) vs (2) Mao#SUB#
Li is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mao tries to reverse the position but Li maintains control.
Li wants to control the pace but Mao is squirming around nicely.
Li prevents Mao from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Li wants to finish this one by submission but Mao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Li.
Li trying to control but Mao is having none of it. #T14##SUB#
Li working for a guillotine from mount but Mao is in no mood to give up.
Li controlling from the full mount.
Mao regains half guard.
Mao wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Mao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Mao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mao manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Mao's guard.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Mao is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mao keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Weilong Li 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grubbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grubbins (4) vs (0) Moreno
Moreno is looking for a sweep.
Moreno is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Grubbins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grubbins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreno regains half guard.#SUB#
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Moreno looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno is controlling Grubbins's trapped leg to prevent Grubbins from advancing to side control.
Grubbins wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it. #T1#
Moreno tries to roll over but Grubbins keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Moreno desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Let's hope that Moreno 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.
Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grubbins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moreno regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Moreno seems keen to control Grubbins's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grubbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grubbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grubbins trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is pulling down on Grubbins's head. It's preventing any offense from Grubbins, at least for the moment.#T3#
Grubbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grubbins won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard.
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreno controlling the position.
Moreno 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.
Grubbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Grubbins slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Moreno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moreno.
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Grubbins won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Moreno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grubbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grubbins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Moreno managing to control the position. #SUB#
Grubbins has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grubbins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6##SUB#
Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grubbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Grubbins's legs - danger averted.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T7#
It looks like Moreno 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.
Moreno pushes down on Grubbins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moreno works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grubbins (4) vs (5) Moreno
Grubbins stops Moreno from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Moreno controlling from mount.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grubbins prevents Moreno from taking his back.
Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreno content just to control the position here. #T9#
Moreno is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Grubbins is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Grubbins (4) vs (8) Moreno#T10#
Grubbins tries to escape the position.
Moreno biding his time, looking for the opening.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.#T11##T12##SUB2#
Grubbins showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 8 to 4.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Verne Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grumblegut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grumblegut lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Troyer
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Troyer has eaten all the pies!
Troyer keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully.
Troyer pulls Grumblegut in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grumblegut wants to pass the guard but Troyer is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Grumblegut is proving a slippery customer.
Troyer keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully. #T1#
Troyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Troyer, not yet.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass.
Grumblegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Troyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grumblegut looking to pass the guard.
Grumblegut is working hard here to advance position.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Grumblegut is proving a slippery customer.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Grumblegut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Troyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Troyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Troyer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (4) Troyer
Grumblegut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Troyer's best efforts.
Grumblegut wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grumblegut works his way to full guard. Good work.
Troyer controlling from the top position.
Troyer pushing down on Grumblegut's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Troyer pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut with the active half guard here but Troyer passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (7) Troyer
A lull in the action here as Troyer stalls from top position.
It looks like Troyer 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.
Grumblegut manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Troyer wants to free his trapped foot but Grumblegut is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Troyer pulls his head out easily.
Troyer trying to control the pace.
Troyer prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.
Troyer not doing much here.
Troyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Grumblegut is trying to maintain the position but Troyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Grumblegut is trying to control but Troyer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (10) Troyer
Grumblegut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grumblegut looks to move to half guard but instead Troyer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grumblegut (2) vs (12) Troyer
Grumblegut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Troyer controlling his opponent.
Troyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Grumblegut tries to hold on but Troyer postures up.
Grumblegut is working to get back to half guard.
Troyer controlling his opponent.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position but Troyer isn't that keen on the idea.
Troyer trying to control but Grumblegut is having none of it.
Grumblegut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grumblegut tries to get to full guard but Troyer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Troyer trying to pass the guard but Grumblegut defending well.
Troyer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (15) Troyer#T8#
Grumblegut tries to lock up and control but Troyer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grumblegut slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grumblegut is pressing down on Troyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Troyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Troyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Troyer is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a guillotine here but Troyer defends easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a guillotine here but Troyer defends easily.
#T9#
Troyer wants to pass the guard but Grumblegut is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Troyer passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a kimura from the bottom but Troyer passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (18) Troyer
Grumblegut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Troyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Troyer controls the position. #T10#
Grumblegut prevents Troyer from moving into mount.
Grumblegut seems a little lost for a moment, as Troyer dominates the positioning.
Grumblegut is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Grumblegut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Grumblegut is looking to reverse the position.
Grumblegut looks to move to half guard but instead Troyer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grumblegut (2) vs (20) Troyer#T11#
Grumblegut tries to improve his position but instead Troyer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grumblegut (2) vs (23) Troyer
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.
Grumblegut staying busy and making it hard for Troyer to control.
Troyer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grumblegut manages to reverse the position and now he's in Troyer's guard. Nice work there by Grumblegut.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (23) Troyer
Troyer wants to sweep here but Grumblegut controlling him for the moment.
Grumblegut is fighting to break Troyer's control of his arms but Troyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #T12#
Troyer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grumblegut looking to pass the guard.
Troyer trying to control the position.
Troyer trying to control the position here.
Troyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grumblegut manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (25) Troyer#SUB#
Grumblegut throws his legs up looking for a submission but Troyer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (28) Troyer#T13#
Grumblegut is looking to reverse the position.
Grumblegut can't do much from the bottom here.
Grumblegut is looking to regain half guard here but Troyer keeps moving and retains side control.
Grumblegut looking for a sweep but Troyer has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grumblegut (4) vs (30) Troyer
Troyer controlling the position easily from mount.
Troyer is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Troyer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grumblegut working to try and regain half guard.
Troyer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grumblegut tries to hold on but Troyer pushes him away.
Grumblegut looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grumblegut (4) vs (33) Troyer
Grumblegut is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Troyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troyer wins on points by 33 to 4.
An out of breath Verne Troyer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Twist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Twist or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior, which made it look bad.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinho Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smalliver Twist.
Twist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Twist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Twist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Twist shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Twist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Twist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Twist dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Twist's head and hops out.
Twist fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Twist tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Twist fails with the takedown#TD#
and Junior counters with a single leg into guard. Twist didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Twist
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Twist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Twist looking for a sweep. Not yet Twist, not yet.
Junior 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. #T3#
Twist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Twist has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Twist
Junior wants to sweep here but Twist controlling him for the moment.
Twist wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twist on the ground.
Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Twist wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
Twist trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom. #T5#
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.
Twist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Twist 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.
Twist trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Junior controlling the position.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully. #T7#
Twist passes into half guard.
Twist prevents Junior from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Twist wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Twist is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Junior reverses the position - he's now on top in Twist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (2) Twist
Junior advances to half guard. #T8#
Junior controlling the action here.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (7) vs (2) Twist
Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Twist can't escape the position.
Junior content just to control the position here. #T9#
Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Junior seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Twist is holding on tight.
Junior controlling from mount. #T10#
Junior wants to take Twist's back but he can't do it this time.
Twist wants to control but Junior is having none of it.
Junior is trying to take his opponent's back.
Twist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Junior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Junior is looking to work his way around to Twist's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Junior controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Twist is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
Junior mounts Twist! Really nice guard pass there!
Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Twist regains half guard.
Twist wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Twist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior controlling the action here.
Twist is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior stalling.
Twist trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
#T14#
Twist keeping hold of Junior's head, controlling as best he can.
Twist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Twist trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Robinho Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Smalliver Twist was interviewed post fight and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Rounin Hashima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hashima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi shoots in and drives through. Hashima sprawls well.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown but Hashima shows good takedown defense.
Rounin Hashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salomon Mukunzi.#CL#
Hashima moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mukunzi pulls guard successfully.
Hashima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hashima slips nicely into half guard.
Hashima trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mukunzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Hashima preventing the sweep.
Hashima is stalling in the full guard.
Mukunzi is trying to keep Hashima in close.
Hashima's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mukunzi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hashima has picked Mukunzi up and slammed him! Mukunzi can't keep hold of the triangle and Hashima manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hashima (3) vs (0) Mukunzi
Mukunzi is not content to let Hashima control the position.
Hashima tries to move to full mount but Mukunzi actually manages to regain half guard. #T2#
Mukunzi wants to improve his position but Hashima is controlling well.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hashima is working away from the top position though.
Hashima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hashima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mukunzi is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Hashima seems content to control.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
Hashima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Mukunzi is staying active underneath Hashima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Hashima 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.
Hashima is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.
Mukunzi wants to improve his position but Hashima is controlling well.
Hashima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Hashima'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.
Mukunzi wants to improve his position but Hashima is controlling well.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Hashima is very close to passing his half guard.
Hashima wants to free his trapped foot but Mukunzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mukunzi wants to control but Hashima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hashima is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mukunzi tries to roll over but Hashima keeps him under control.#T5#
Hashima stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hashima stalling.
Mukunzi is controlling Hashima's trapped leg to prevent Hashima from advancing to side control.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Hashima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mukunzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mukunzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mukunzi, not yet.
Mukunzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mukunzi pulls Hashima in to control the position. #SUB2#
Mukunzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mukunzi is pulling down on Hashima's head. It's preventing any offense from Hashima, at least for the moment.
Mukunzi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Hashima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mukunzi wants to improve his position but instead Hashima has moved into half guard.
Mukunzi is not content to let Hashima control the position.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hashima is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.#T8#
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep. Hashima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hashima is taking a breather. Mukunzi 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.
Mukunzi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hashima jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hashima (6) vs (0) Mukunzi
Mukunzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hashima staying calm.#T9#
Mukunzi struggling a bit here.
Mukunzi gets back to half guard.
Mukunzi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mukunzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hashima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mukunzi has his foot on Hashima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hashima works his way back into a safe position though.
Hashima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hashima looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Hashima content to stall in guard here.
Hashima tries to free his leg and advance position but Mukunzi is retaining full guard.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashima is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mukunzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hashima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hashima passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Hashima is very close to passing his half guard.
Hashima controlling the action here.
Mukunzi won't allow Hashima to pass to mount.
Mukunzi trying to control from the bottom.
Mukunzi manages to get to full guard.
Hashima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mukunzi working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Hashima controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mukunzi is looking for a triangle but Hashima pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Hashima from controlling successfully.
Hashima is stalling in the full guard.
Hashima stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.
Hashima stays in close to Mukunzi's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mukunzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hashima trying to control but Mukunzi is working from the bottom.
Mukunzi controls Hashima momentarily but Hashima frees himself. #T14#
Hashima stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hashima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mukunzi 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.
Mukunzi trying to keep a closed guard but Hashima is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hashima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mukunzi is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hashima takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A less than humble Rounin Hashima misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grippy misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Hart
Grippy trying to control here.
Hart not doing much here.
Grippy keeping hold of Hart's head, controlling as best he can.
Hart wants to take a breather but Grippy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grippy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hart is tapping! Great win for Grippy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nano Grippy!
A victorious Nano Grippy 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Macallan tries to clinch up#TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macallan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macallan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macallan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jackson is tapping! Great win for Macallan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dram Macallan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Carson Tully! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Breaker tries to sprawl but Tully drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tully (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker is pressing down on Tully's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Tully is proving a slippery customer.
Breaker pulls Tully in close to prevent any damage.
Breaker 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.
Breaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tully puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tully looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tully seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Tully has control of the leg. #T1#
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Breaker wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Tully has taken Breaker's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Breaker has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Tully!
Carson Tully thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dobbie looks for a takedown but Koks sprawls well.#TD2#
Dobbie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Dobbie
The fighters are battling for position here. Koks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbie is one step ahead there.
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Koks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koks holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks continues to stall.
Dobbie stands and throws Koks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (0) vs (5) Dobbie
Dobbie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (0) vs (7) Dobbie
Dobbie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Dobbie controlling from the full mount.
Dobbie wants to control the pace but Koks is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koks is looking to get to half guard.
Dobbie wants to control the pace but Koks is squirming around nicely.
Koks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Dobbie fails to move to back control.
Koks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koks wants to hold on but Dobbie pushes him away.
Dobbie wants to take his opponent's back but instead Koks manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dobbie is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks has his hands clasped together around Dobbie's back. He's all about the action.
Dobbie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (0) vs (10) Dobbie#T3#
Koks can't escape the position.
Koks gets back to half guard.
Dobbie wants to pass to mount but Koks is defending the position.
Dobbie is looking to take a break and control but Koks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Koks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbie tries to free his leg and advance position but Koks is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobbie forces his way into half guard.
Koks wants to improve his position but Dobbie is controlling well.
Dobbie trying to control from half guard but Koks is working away.
Koks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dobbie wants to control but Koks is keeping him busy.
Dobbie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Dobbie is trying to control. Koks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koks has Dobbie pulled in close to control his posture.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Koks wants to sweep here but Dobbie controlling him for the moment.
Dobbie advances to half guard.
Dobbie is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Dobbie is keen to just control but Koks is a slippery customer.
Koks is trying to get back to full guard.
Koks is staying active underneath Dobbie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koks wants to get back to full guard.
Koks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dobbie is working away from the top position though.
Koks tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dobbie is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Koks is trying is best to control the position here.
Koks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koks.
Dobbie postures up.
Dobbie looking to sit in guard and control but Koks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (10) Dobbie#SUB2#
Dobbie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Koks rolls with it to try and escape but Dobbie cranks on the arm and Koks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danger Dobbie!
Danger Dobbie is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Danger Dobbie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; D.C. Benny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Benny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartasz but Bartasz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bartasz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benny (0) vs (2) Bartasz
Benny is trying to get back to full guard.
Benny is trying to maintain the position but Bartasz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartasz tries to pass to full mount but Benny defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Benny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy.
Bartasz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Benny is looking to control Bartasz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benny avoid being mounted?
Bartasz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Benny looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bartasz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benny is just riding it out for now. Bartasz eventually gives up the hold.
Benny is not content to let Bartasz control the position.#T2#
Benny tries to get to full guard but Bartasz has control of the leg.
Bartasz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bartasz prevents Benny from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartasz is looking to advance position but Benny won't allow it.
Bartasz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (5) Bartasz
Bartasz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bartasz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Benny can't escape the position.
#T3#
Bartasz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benny gets back to half guard.
Bartasz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benny! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (8) Bartasz
Benny tries to lock up and control but Bartasz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bartasz tries to control but Benny wriggling away.
Benny stops Bartasz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Benny 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.
Benny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Bartasz is looking to take a break and control but Benny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartasz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (11) Bartasz
Bartasz tries to control but Benny wriggling away.
Benny regains half guard.
Bartasz is looking to take a break and control but Benny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Benny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5##SUB#
Benny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartasz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartasz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benny keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Bartasz passes Benny's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bartasz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bartasz.
Benny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Benny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Benny is looking to control Bartasz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benny avoid being mounted?
Benny is staying active underneath Bartasz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Benny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Benny is keeping the position.#SUB#
Benny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartasz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartasz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benny can't keep his opponent in guard - Bartasz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Well, if Bartasz 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.
Bartasz trying to control the action but Benny is working from the bottom.
Benny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benny.#SUB#
Benny working for a triangle but Bartasz defends it easily.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Benny is keeping the position.#T8#
Bartasz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bartasz passes Benny's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benny is looking to control Bartasz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benny avoid being mounted?
Bartasz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benny wants to improve his position but Bartasz is controlling well.
Benny trying to hold on to Bartasz's head to control him but Bartasz postures up.
Bartasz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benny wants to improve his position but Bartasz is controlling well.
#T9#
Bartasz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benny is in trouble now - Bartasz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (14) Bartasz
Benny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bartasz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Benny is holding on tight.
Bartasz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benny is looking to escape.
Benny wants to control but Bartasz is having none of it.
Benny can't escape the position.
#T10#
Bartasz wants to control the pace but Benny is squirming around nicely.
Bartasz wants to take Benny's back here but Benny is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bartasz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bartasz controlling his opponent.
Bartasz looking to control but Benny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benny tries to reverse the position but Bartasz maintains control.#T11#
Benny tries to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.
Bartasz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Benny defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bartasz.
Bartasz wants to control the pace but Benny is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Bartasz looking to secure an arm triangle but Benny defends it well.
Benny wants to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.#T12#
Bartasz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Benny tries to reverse the position but Bartasz maintains control.
Benny wants to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.
Benny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bartasz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bartasz keeps trying to improve his position.
Bartasz trying to control but Benny is having none of it.
Benny is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bartasz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Benny (0) vs (17) Bartasz#T13##SUB2#
Bartasz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Benny is defending well though. Bartasz let's go of the attempt for now.
Bartasz wants to control but Benny manages to buck him off and is now in Bartasz's guard! Nice work there by Benny! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benny (2) vs (17) Bartasz
Benny is stalling in the full guard.
Bartasz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Bartasz pulls Benny in close to his closed guard and prevents Benny from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bartasz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benny controls the pace.
Bartasz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartasz wins on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Lehel Bartasz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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