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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van Asch rushes Kolan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Kolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kolan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (0) Van Asch
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kolan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Asch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Asch wants to get back to full guard.
Kolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Asch keeps working. #SUB2#
Van Asch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Asch keeps working. #T1#
Kolan prevents Van Asch from improving his position.#SUB#
Kolan 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.
#SUB#
Kolan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Asch has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kolan is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolan is pressing down on Van Asch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Asch is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Kolan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Asch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otto Kolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Kolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mann is in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann is adopting a defensive guard.
Mann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mann tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Mann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Mann wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mann is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mann managing to control the position.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.#T4#
Mann controlling from the top position.
Mann'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.#T5#
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Mann controlling the action here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Mann is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Magomedov won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.#T7#
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Mann controlling the action here.
Mann passes into side control, despite Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (7) vs (2) Magomedov
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. #T8#
Magomedov tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov being controlled for a moment.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mann takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T9#
Magomedov tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mann controlling from side mount. #T11#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Mann has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (9) vs (2) Magomedov
Mann controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Mann maintains control.
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away. #T12#
Mann controlling his opponent.
Mann wants to take his opponent's back but Magomedov doesn't allow it.
Mann controlling from mount.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Mann prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#T14#
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kramer dives in and grabs Utsecks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Utsecks pushes down on Kramer's head and hops out.
Utsecks feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Utsecks pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Utsecks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Utsecks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kramer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kramer wants a takedown.
Gabe Utsecks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kramer.#TD2#
Kramer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Utsecks can't fight it off and eventually Kramer manages to take the fight to the floor. Utsecks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Utsecks (0) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer postures up.
Utsecks really is a fat lump.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Utsecks is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Utsecks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Utsecks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (2) Kramer#T1#
Utsecks trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer has control of Utsecks's left arm, preventing Utsecks from doing any damage.
Utsecks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Utsecks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Utsecks wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Kramer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Utsecks tries to pass.
Kramer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kramer controls Utsecks momentarily but Utsecks frees himself.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Utsecks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Utsecks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Utsecks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramer trying to control but Utsecks is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Utsecks is keeping the position for now.
Utsecks controls Kramer momentarily but Kramer frees himself. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Utsecks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (4) vs (4) Kramer
Utsecks trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer trying to control the position.
#T5#
Utsecks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer looking to control.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utsecks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Kramer seems keen to control Utsecks's posture.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Utsecks being controlled here momentarily.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Kramer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks slips nicely into half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it. #T8#
Kramer controlling the position for now.
Kramer trying to control from the bottom.
Kramer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Utsecks wants to take a breather but Kramer is having none of it.
Utsecks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kramer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Utsecks is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Utsecks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Utsecks trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Utsecks is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10##SUB#
Utsecks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but Kramer defending well.
Kramer gets back to full guard.
Kramer looking to control.
#T11#
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utsecks passes Kramer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Kramer is defending well. #T12#
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
Kramer trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Utsecks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Utsecks is trying to control. Kramer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Utsecks is very close to passing his half guard.
Utsecks wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
Kramer trying to control but Utsecks postures up.
Utsecks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Utsecks trying to control the pace. #T14#
Kramer tries to roll over but Utsecks keeps him under control.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Utsecks has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Utsecks gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Gabe Utsecks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Guy
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.#SUB#
Junior is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Guy is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Guy keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Guy has control of Junior's left arm, preventing Junior from doing any damage.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Junior wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. #SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junior has Guy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Guy
Guy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (2) Guy#T3#
Junior is stalling in the full guard.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guy is trying to control the position but Junior postures up. #SUB2#
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guy wants to control the position but Junior says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Guy tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Junior with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Guy tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guy working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
#SUB#
Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (4) Guy#T6#
Guy forces his way into half guard.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Junior controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Junior wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Junior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guy is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
Guy stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Guy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (4) vs (7) Guy
Guy tries to move to mount but Junior blocks the move with his legs. #T8##SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Junior regains half guard.
Junior wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
Guy trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away. #T10##SUB2#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Guy wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. #SUB2#
Guy 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.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
Junior 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: Junior (6) vs (7) Guy
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Guy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior stands and throws Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (9) vs (7) Guy
Junior wants to control for a moment but Guy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T13#
Guy is trying to control but can't.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Guy reverses the position - he's now on top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (9) vs (9) Guy
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy slips nicely into half guard.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position. #T14#
Guy prevents Junior from improving his position.
Guy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior controlling Guy's posture.
Guy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (9) vs (12) Guy
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shteve Erthegg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Radley Salerno!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erthegg stuffs the takedown.
Erthegg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salerno.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salerno.
Erthegg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Salerno rushes Erthegg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salerno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Erthegg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shteve Erthegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.
Erthegg is pressed up against the cage. Salerno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erthegg down to the mat. Erthegg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Salerno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Erthegg napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Erthegg (0) vs (4) Salerno
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salerno swings around for an armbar but Erthegg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salerno's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (2) vs (4) Salerno
Salerno 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: Erthegg (2) vs (6) Salerno
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno trying to pass the guard but Erthegg defending well.
Erthegg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Erthegg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salerno is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Salerno is thwarting Erthegg's attempts to control the position.
Salerno trying to mount his opponent but Erthegg defends it. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erthegg wants to control but Salerno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erthegg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salerno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salerno's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Erthegg (6) vs (6) Salerno
Erthegg controls the action.
Salerno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Erthegg keeps control of the position easily here as Salerno tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Erthegg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Erthegg keeps control of the position as Salerno tries to break free.
Salerno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Erthegg controlling the positon.
Salerno rolls, trying to escape but Erthegg keeps control of the position.
Salerno keeps trying to improve his position.
Salerno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Erthegg's guard. Nice work there by Salerno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (6) vs (8) Salerno#T3##SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Salerno defends easily.
Salerno trying to control but Erthegg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salerno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erthegg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Salerno looking to pass the guard.
Erthegg trying to control the position.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Erthegg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salerno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Salerno defends easily.
Salerno content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Salerno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Salerno content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Erthegg has locked up a guillotine! Erthegg's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Salerno is holding on here and Erthegg must be using up a lot of energy. Salerno has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Erthegg gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shteve Erthegg!
Post fight, Shteve Erthegg stared into the camera and said 'What it do, Erthegg crew, ayy man listen I'll fight anyone and everyone I'm not scared of NOBODY'. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Crewe clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Crewe pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe wants to sweep here but Short controlling him for the moment.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe is controlling Short's posture.
Short advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (3) Short
Short working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crewe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Short trying to control the position but Crewe is working away.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Short content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crewe tries to bench press Short off him but Short keeps the position.
Crewe prevents Short from improving position.
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe wants to control but Short postures up.#T2#
Crewe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Short tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crewe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Short off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (4) vs (3) Short#SUB#
Crewe looking for the RNC.
Short just trying to survive but Crewe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Short has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crewe is working away from the top position though.
Crewe trying to control the pace. #T3#
Crewe is keen to just control but Short is a slippery customer.
Crewe stalling.
Short tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg. #T4#
Short is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crewe seems to be looking for submissions.
Short regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Crewe postures up.
Crewe 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.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Short not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.#SUB#
Crewe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Short manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crewe has Short in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (5) Short
Crewe 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: Crewe (6) vs (5) Short#SUB#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crewe content to control rather than advance.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Short defending well. #T7##SUB#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably.
Short gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Short working a defensive guard here.
Crewe trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Crewe preventing the sweep.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving. #T9#
Short is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short is trying to control the position but Crewe postures up.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crewe postures up.
Short 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: Crewe (6) vs (7) Short
Crewe wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Short maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crewe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Short has cracked it and Crewe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashton Short!
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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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; Kevin Durant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durant shoots in for a double leg but St. Georges sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St. Georges is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durant dives in and grabs St. Georges's left leg, looking for a takedown. St. Georges pushes down on Durant's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durant is defended easily by St. Georges.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Durant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
St. Georges drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durant (0) vs (2) St. Georges
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges postures up.
Durant pulls St. Georges in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges slips nicely into half guard.
St. Georges moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (5) St. Georges
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Durant! Score +2 for reaching mount: Durant (0) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Durant is squirming around nicely. #T1#
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Durant tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Durant is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Durant is trying to escape the mount.
Durant is working hard here to advance position.
St. Georges trying to control but Durant is having none of it.
Durant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Durant 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: Durant (2) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges is trying to keep Durant in close.
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durant showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Durant trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
Durant is really struggling to control St. Georges but he's trying to hold on to the position.
St. Georges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (9) St. Georges
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant trying to keep a closed guard but St. Georges is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
St. Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Durant.
Durant being controlled here, momentarily.
Durant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Durant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (4) vs (9) St. Georges
Durant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St. Georges has Durant pulled in close to control his posture.
Durant wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Durant postures up.
St. Georges managing to control the position.
Durant wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Durant postures up. #T7#
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges working a defensive guard but Durant passes into half guard.
St. Georges tries to roll over but Durant keeps him under control.
St. Georges moves into full guard.
St. Georges trying to keep a closed guard but Durant is proving a slippery customer.
Durant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Durant looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges can't keep his opponent in guard - Durant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
St. Georges is refusing to be controlled, as Durant sits in half guard.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep. Durant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Georges wants to control but Durant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durant is trying to control the action in half guard but St. Georges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St. Georges trying to control here.
#SUB#
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St. Georges trying to control but Durant postures up.
Durant prevents St. Georges from improving his position.#T9#
Durant is looking to advance position but St. Georges won't allow it.
St. Georges is pressing down on Durant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St. Georges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Durant won't allow St. Georges to sweep him here.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
St. Georges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durant won't allow St. Georges to sweep him here. #T10#
Durant postures up.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (7) vs (9) St. Georges#SUB#
Durant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St. Georges has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T11#
Durant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
St. Georges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durant trying to control the position but St. Georges is working away.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges prevents Durant from improving position.
Durant wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy. #T12#
Durant tries to advance to mount but St. Georges denies him.
St. Georges wants to control but Durant postures up.
Durant wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
St. Georges is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Durant prevents St. Georges from improving his position.
St. Georges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durant's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Durant (7) vs (13) St. Georges#T13#
St. Georges tries to get the hooks in deep but Durant pushed the leg off.
Durant can't escape the position.
St. Georges is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
St. Georges doesn't have the hooks in and Durant manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (9) vs (13) St. Georges
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
St. Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St. Georges trying to keep a closed guard but Durant is proving a slippery customer.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durant controls the pace.
Durant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Durant looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 13 to 9.
Christine St. Georges 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Dover! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken FrownFelter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
FrownFelter gets a double leg takedown into Dover's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dover (0) vs (2) FrownFelter
FrownFelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
FrownFelter preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dover has his foot on FrownFelter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. FrownFelter works his way back into a safe position though.
FrownFelter wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FrownFelter wants to pass the guard but Dover is keeping the position.
FrownFelter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Dover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FrownFelter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. FrownFelter defends it easily.
FrownFelter advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (0) vs (5) FrownFelter
Dover has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked FrownFelter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dover (4) vs (5) FrownFelter
FrownFelter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dover is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
FrownFelter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dover's guard. Nice work there by FrownFelter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dover (4) vs (7) FrownFelter#T2##SUB#
Dover working for a triangle but FrownFelter defends it easily.
Dover keeping moving, preventing FrownFelter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
FrownFelter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FrownFelter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
FrownFelter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dover is keeping the position for now.
Dover has his hands on FrownFelter's head, controlling the position.
FrownFelter is pushing down on Dover's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dover is fighting to maintain full guard but FrownFelter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dover trying to control here.
FrownFelter wants to take a breather but Dover is having none of it. #T4#
FrownFelter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (4) vs (10) FrownFelter
FrownFelter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dover is trying to control FrownFelter's posture but FrownFelter avoids it. #SUB2#
FrownFelter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dover prevents FrownFelter from improving position.
Dover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
FrownFelter 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.
Dover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
FrownFelter is looking for a kimura here.
Dover tries to roll over but FrownFelter keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Dover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dover is not content to let FrownFelter control the position.
FrownFelter wants to pass the guard but Dover is defending well. #SUB2#
FrownFelter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time FrownFelter.
Dover trying to hold on to FrownFelter's head to control him but FrownFelter postures up.
#T7#
FrownFelter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (4) vs (13) FrownFelter
Dover prevents FrownFelter from improving position.
Dover tries to improve position but can't.
Dover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked FrownFelter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dover (8) vs (13) FrownFelter#T8##SUB#
Dover has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, FrownFelter has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dover is trying to stick to FrownFelter's back but FrownFelter is turning into Dover. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dover's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by FrownFelter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dover (8) vs (15) FrownFelter
FrownFelter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dover's guard.
FrownFelter is trying to control the action in half guard but Dover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
FrownFelter prevents Dover from improving his position.
FrownFelter is pressing down on Dover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dover is holding on for now. #SUB2#
FrownFelter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time FrownFelter.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
FrownFelter passes into side control, despite Dover's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (8) vs (18) FrownFelter
Dover tries to bench press FrownFelter off him but FrownFelter keeps the position.
FrownFelter working away.#SUB2#
FrownFelter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dover has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for FrownFelter but great work by Dover. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dover (12) vs (18) FrownFelter
FrownFelter can't do much from the bottom here.
FrownFelter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dover wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by FrownFelter, who protects the arm well.
Dover trying to control the action but FrownFelter is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Dover tries for a kimura but FrownFelter is defending well.
FrownFelter struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dover is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but FrownFelter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
FrownFelter can't do much from the bottom here. #T11##SUB#
Dover tries for a kimura but FrownFelter is defending well.
Dover trying to control the position but FrownFelter is working away.
FrownFelter manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
FrownFelter is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dover is looking for a kimura here.
FrownFelter controlling the position for now.#T12##SUB2#
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
FrownFelter is defending against the submission attempts here by Dover.
FrownFelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dover is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. FrownFelter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dover.
FrownFelter is pressing down on Dover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
FrownFelter working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dover 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#
FrownFelter is looking for a triangle but Dover pushes his legs off easily.
Dover trying to control but FrownFelter is working from the bottom. #T14#
FrownFelter keeping full guard, as Dover tries to pass.
Dover is working hard here to advance position.
FrownFelter working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dover got a little sloppy there for a moment and FrownFelter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dover has managed to get both his arms back between FrownFelter's legs - danger averted.
Dover trying to control but FrownFelter is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
FrownFelter wins on points by 18 to 12.
Ken FrownFelter gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden tries for a takedown but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiryu circles away.
Kiryu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kiryu fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu dives in for a single leg takedown but Biden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kiryu shoots in looking for a takedown. Biden tries to sprawl out of it but Kiryu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kiryu.
Kiryu has a takedown stuffed.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiryu pinned against the cage. Kiryu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biden as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu shoots in for a double leg but Biden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiryu goes for a double leg but Biden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biden continues to drive forward.
Biden attempts a counter takedown but Kiryu avoids it well and moves away.
Kiryu looks winded!
Biden slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiryu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiryu but Kiryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biden darts in looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets double underhooks and turns Biden into the cage.
Kiryu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Biden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Biden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiryu but Kiryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
Biden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiryu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiryu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biden swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biden.
Kiryu shoots for a double leg takedown but Biden sprawls well. He's pushed Kiryu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biden darts in looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets double underhooks and turns Biden into the cage. #TD#
Biden pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kiryu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biden dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Biden from controlling successfully. #T2#
Biden is really struggling to control Kiryu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Biden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biden wants to control from the top but Kiryu keeps moving.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Biden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kiryu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Biden pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kiryu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Biden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biden defends well.
Kiryu keeping full guard, as Biden tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Biden pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kiryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Biden has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kiryu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Biden is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kiryu pulls down on the head and he's put Biden to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuma Kiryu!
A relieved looking Kazuma Kiryu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 57 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Sulvar has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Sulvar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Melia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Sulvar
Melia can't escape the position.
Sulvar controlling the position well here. Melia rolled but Sulvar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Melia right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Sulvar trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Melia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the choke from the back.
My spies in MMA Dragons Gym inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar has good solid back control here.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#SUB2#
Melia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sulvar. #T2#
Sulvar is hanging on to Melia's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sulvar tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Melia trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for the choke from the back position but Melia is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Sulvar trying to control momentarily.
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Melia wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar looking to control.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Melia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Sulvar wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Sulvar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Melia is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom.
Melia tries to buck Sulvar off but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
Sulvar works to advance to full mount. Melia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (2) vs (10) Sulvar#T7#
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar wants to take Melia's back here but Melia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is working to get back to half guard.
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Sulvar is looking to work his way around to Melia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Melia tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Melia working to try and regain half guard.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Melia to control.
Melia is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (2) vs (13) Sulvar#SUB2#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Melia's body.
#T10##SUB2#
Sulvar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
Melia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
#SUB2#
Sulvar working for a choke but Melia is defending well.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
Sulvar is not going to allow Melia to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Melia tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Melia breaks Sulvar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (13) Sulvar
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Melia is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Sulvar working for a triangle but Melia defends it easily.
Melia wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Melia trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (15) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Melia is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 15 to 4.
Tres Sulvar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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