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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rick Richardson! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Richardson closes the distance and pushes Kyrvänsyylä back into the cage.#TD# Kyrvänsyylä pulls Richardson into guard.
#SUB# Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyrvänsyylä can't keep his opponent in guard - Richardson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kyrvänsyylä moves into full guard.
#SUB# Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richardson is aware though and is defending well. Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Richardson is sitting in close to Kyrvänsyylä's body. Kyrvänsyylä has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Richardson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Richardson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kyrvänsyylä.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Einar Kyrvänsyylä! Einar Kyrvänsyylä decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jayden Payne! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Payne Payne has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Williams has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Payne Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now. Payne is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Williams has hold of Payne's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Payne seems comfortable defending it but Williams has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Payne is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Payne is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Williams couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Williams! Jack Williams made sure to mention his sponsor, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) in his post fight interview. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Ubereem has closed the distance and engaged Osterman in a clinch.
#TD# Ubereem gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Osterman regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (0) Osterman Ubereem passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (5) vs (0) Osterman Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osterman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osterman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ubereem is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osterman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Ubereem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Ubereem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB# Ubereem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterman has escaped the position, nice work there. Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterman keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osterman prevents Ubereem from improving position. Osterman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily. Ubereem is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Ubereem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterman is just riding it out for now. Ubereem eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB# Ubereem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Ubereem is trying to work for a kimura but Osterman is defending well.
Osterman tries to roll over but Ubereem keeps him under control.#SUB# Ubereem is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Ubereem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterman is just riding it out for now. Ubereem eventually gives up the hold. Osterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterman.#T3# Ubereem trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. Ubereem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Ubereem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ubereem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Ubereem drops back looking for a leg! Osterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osterman manages to kick Ubereem off! Ubereem jumps back into Osterman's guard. Ubereem looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Ubereem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ubereem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osterman on the ground.#SUB# Ubereem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# Ubereem advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (8) vs (0) Osterman Osterman is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osterman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Ubereem is trying to get an arm triangle but Osterman is defending well. Ubereem wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy. #SUB# Ubereem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ubereem has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ubereem (10) vs (0) Osterman Osterman 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.#T5# Osterman stops Ubereem from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Osterman 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.#SUB2# Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily. Osterman tries to get to full guard but Ubereem has control of the leg. Osterman looks winded! Ubereem wants to take a breather but Osterman is having none of it. #SUB# Ubereem is working for a kimura but Osterman is defending it quite comfortably.
Ubereem stalling. #SUB2# Osterman actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB# Osterman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ubereem.
#SUB# Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well. #SUB2# Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Ubereem seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Ubereem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Osterman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Osterman looking for submissions off his back. Osterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterman.#T7# Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Osterman is keeping the position.#SUB2# Osterman looking for a guillotine here but Ubereem defends easily.
#SUB2# Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ubereem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ubereem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Ubereem drops back looking for a leg! Osterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osterman manages to kick Ubereem off! Ubereem jumps back into Osterman's guard. #SUB2# Osterman 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. Ubereem passes into half guard. #T8##SUB# Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Ubereem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osterman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ubereem. #SUB2# Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Ubereem seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Osterman actively working from the bottom here. Ubereem passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Osterman! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (13) vs (0) Osterman#T9# Osterman is squirming around, avoiding Ubereem's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Ubereem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Ubereem controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# Ubereem has hold of Osterman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Osterman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Ubereem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Osterman manages to avoid the submission attempt. Osterman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ubereem's best efforts.#T10##SUB2# Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Osterman tries to get to full guard but Ubereem has control of the leg. #SUB# Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Ubereem seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Ubereem 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.
#T11# Osterman is pressing down on Ubereem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ubereem tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterman is retaining full guard. Osterman keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Osterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ubereem is aware though and is defending well. Osterman keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully. Ubereem is pushing down on Osterman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Osterman is fighting to maintain full guard but Ubereem has managed to sneak the leg through. Ubereem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ubereem uses his free foot to push down on Osterman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osterman. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (16) vs (0) Osterman#T12# Ubereem wants to control the pace but Osterman is squirming around nicely. #SUB# Ubereem with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ubereem controlling the position easily from mount. Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Ubereem is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Osterman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB# Ubereem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Osterman manages to avoid the submission attempt. Osterman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13# Ubereem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osterman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well. #SUB2# Osterman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Osterman looking for submissions off his back. Ubereem trying to pass the guard but Osterman defending well. #SUB# Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ubereem wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy. #T14# Osterman is pressing down on Ubereem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Ubereem drops back looking for a leg! Osterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osterman manages to kick Ubereem off! Ubereem jumps back into Osterman's guard. #SUB2# Osterman looking for a triangle here. Ubereem is fighting it but it looks tight! Osterman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ubereem is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Osterman! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Sauv Ignon! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Ignon closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Kane has hold of one of Ignon's legs. Ignon is fighting the takedown attempt but Kane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Ignon#SUB2# Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily. Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Kane is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kane trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily. Kane advances to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work. Kane trying to control from half guard but Ignon is working away. Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Ignon#T3# Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignon is looking to escape. #SUB# Kane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ignon manages to avoid the submission attempt. Ignon tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it. Ignon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Ignon is still trying to improve position. Ignon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4# Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kane trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB# Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Ignon looking for submissions off his back. Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignon.#T5# Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.#SUB2# Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
#SUB2# Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6# Kane wants to pass the guard but Ignon is keeping the position. Kane 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. Kane looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Ignon looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
#T7# Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. Kane passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ignon wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Ignon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kane passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kane trying to pass the guard but Ignon defending well. #T8# Kane trying to control from half guard but Ignon is working away. Ignon works his way to full guard. Good work. Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9# Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. Kane passes into half guard. Kane passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (8) vs (0) Ignon Kane tries to control but Ignon wriggling away. Ignon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10##SUB# Kane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ignon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ignon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Kane looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignon is having none of it. Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ignon 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: Kane (8) vs (2) Ignon#SUB2# Ignon 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. #T11##SUB# Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon advances to half guard. Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ignon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kane 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. Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now. Ignon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard. #SUB2# Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
#T12##SUB2# Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Ignon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kane is pressing down on Ignon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13# Kane is trying to keep Ignon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Ignon drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Ignon off! Ignon jumps back into Kane's guard. Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignon defends well. Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now. Kane is adopting a defensive guard.#T14##SUB2# Ignon has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (10) vs (2) Ignon Ignon keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Kane takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. Harry Kane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 15 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Logan Potters! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Potters looking to score a takedown here. Riley is defending well but Potters drives through and ends up in Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Potters Potters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Riley is pulling down on Potters's head. It's preventing any offense from Potters, at least for the moment. Potters trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Riley 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. Riley keeping full guard, as Potters tries to pass. We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riley pulls Potters in close to his closed guard and prevents Potters from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB# Riley has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully. Riley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Riley is adopting a defensive guard. Potters looking to pass the guard. #T2# Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully. Riley pulls Potters in to control the position. Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully. Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potters controls the pace.#T3# Riley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Potters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Potters looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Potters#T4# Potters trying to control the position.
Riley preventing the sweep. Riley looking to pass the guard. Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Potters. Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Potters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.#T5# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Potters working a defensive guard here.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (2) Potters Riley happy to just control the position for now. Potters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6# Riley staying calm. Potters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7# You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Potters will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Potters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it. Potters seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.#T8# Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Potters for as long as he can get away with. Riley'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. Potters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. A lull in the action here.#T9# Potters is trying to get back to half guard.#T10# A lull in the action here as Riley stalls from top position. Potters is looking to reverse the position. Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it. A lull in the action here as Riley stalls from top position.#T11##T12# Potters tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Riley is staying tight to Potters's torso, preventing him from escaping. Potters struggling a bit here.#T13# Potters is looking for a sweep. Riley staying calm. Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it. Potters being controlled for a moment. Potters tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#T14# 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. Potters struggling a bit here. Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Riley takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and clinches. Ecker stops a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a takedown. #TD# Ecker pulls guard. Ecker keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully. Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ecker looking to control.
Leeuwenhoek preventing the sweep. Ecker can't keep his opponent in guard - Leeuwenhoek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy. Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ecker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ecker. Leeuwenhoek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ecker is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Ecker has his foot on Leeuwenhoek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leeuwenhoek works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ecker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leeuwenhoek manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (0) Leeuwenhoek Ecker wants to control from the top but Leeuwenhoek keeps moving. Leeuwenhoek working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Leeuwenhoek working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
#T2# Leeuwenhoek tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ecker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ecker looking to pass the guard. Ecker is looking to advance position but Leeuwenhoek has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ecker (2) vs (4) Leeuwenhoek Ecker is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea. Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Ecker is squirming around nicely. #T3# Leeuwenhoek controlling the position easily from mount. Leeuwenhoek wants to take his opponent's back but Ecker doesn't allow it. Ecker is trying desperately to improve position. Leeuwenhoek manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ecker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (2) vs (7) Leeuwenhoek Leeuwenhoek controlling the position well here. Ecker rolled but Leeuwenhoek kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get the hooks in deep but Ecker pushed the leg off. Leeuwenhoek keeps control of the position as Ecker tries to break free.
#T4# Ecker staying busy and making it hard for Leeuwenhoek to control. Ecker just trying to survive but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2# Leeuwenhoek is working for a rear naked choke. Ecker is not defending it well and Leeuwenhoek has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ecker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ecker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jasper Leeuwenhoek! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Damian Wayne! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Marlin in a clinch.
Marlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Wayne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Wayne turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marlin (0) vs (4) Wayne Wayne tries to advance to mount but Marlin denies him. Marlin is trying to control Wayne's posture but Wayne avoids it. Wayne happy to just control the position for now. Marlin struggling a bit here. Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marlin manages to get back to half guard.#T1# Marlin is controlling Wayne's position as best he can from this difficult position. Marlin is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Marlin is not content to let Wayne control the position. Marlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Marlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Wayne from advancing to side control. Wayne is taking a breather. Marlin 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. Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marlin keeps control of the position for the meantime. Marlin continues to stall. Wayne wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #T2# Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done. Wayne wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position. Marlin keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully. Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard. #SUB# Wayne is posturing up here but Marlin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wayne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wayne has to tap! Slick submission there by Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Striped Marlin! After winning the bout, Striped Marlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 12 wins and 4 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 55 losses; Darian Cruz! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Shimada scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (0) Cruz#SUB2# Cruz is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Cruz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shimada frees his head nicely. Oh but Cruz has switched to an armbar! Shimada is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Darian Cruz! A victorious Darian Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 29 wins and 33 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Colby Taylor! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Rolla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Taylor gets a clinch. Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Taylor looking for a takedown. Rio Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Taylor.#TD2# Taylor wants the takedown. Rolla is fighting it off but Taylor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rolla's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Taylor Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla. Rolla looking to control.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rolla wants to get back to full guard. Rolla gets full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taylor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Taylor#T1# Taylor wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy. Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Rolla is working hard here to advance position. Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2# Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts. Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla. Taylor preventing the sweep. Rolla keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. Rolla wants to control the position but Taylor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Rolla wants to get back to full guard. Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself. Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Taylor has moved into half guard.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Taylor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taylor has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Taylor Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (11) Taylor Taylor controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
Rolla trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks. Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4# Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Taylor has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (14) Taylor Rolla tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Rolla defends it. #T5# Rolla manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Rolla working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB# Rolla looking for submissions off his back. Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Taylor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (17) Taylor Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount. Taylor controlling from mount. Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (20) Taylor#T7# Rolla tries to escape the position.
Taylor struggling to keep hold of the position.
Taylor is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (20) Taylor#T8# Taylor keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass. Rolla slips nicely into half guard. Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Rolla works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (20) Taylor Rolla controlling his opponent. Taylor regains half guard. Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9# Taylor is not content to let Rolla control the position. Rolla is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Rolla trying to work for an americana but Taylor has managed to regain full guard.
#T10# Rolla passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (8) vs (20) Taylor#SUB# Rolla is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well. Taylor prevents Rolla from improving position. Rolla taking a break here but Taylor is having none of it and regains half guard. Rolla trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away. #T11# Rolla controlling the action here. Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Rolla wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well. Rolla is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it. #SUB# Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12# Rolla trying to advance position but Taylor counters by regaining guard. Rolla wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position. Rolla pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it. #SUB# Rolla is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage. Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Rolla sits in half guard. Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taylor! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (11) vs (20) Taylor#T13# Rolla forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (14) vs (20) Taylor#SUB# Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Taylor showing good submission defense here.
Rolla controlling the position well here. Taylor rolled but Rolla kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rolla trying to control momentarily.
Taylor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rolla off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14##SUB# Taylor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms. Rolla is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB# Rolla looking for the RNC. #SUB# Taylor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms. Taylor wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Good control from Rolla.
And that's the end of the fight! Taylor wins on points by 20 to 14. Our winner, Colby Taylor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Farquharson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoy defends it nicely.#CL# McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Farquharson manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Farquharson McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. McCoy pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farquharson 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. #T1# Farquharson wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet. Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McCoy trying to control the position.
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Farquharson is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. McCoy keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully. Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# McCoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Farquharson forces his way into half guard. Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Farquharson trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2# Farquharson wants to work for an arm triangle but McCoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCoy is controlling Farquharson's trapped leg to prevent Farquharson from advancing to side control. Farquharson is just content to waste time from the top position. McCoy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Farquharson is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Farquharson has managed to sneak the leg through. Farquharson trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Well, if Farquharson 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.
#T6# McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but McCoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7# McCoy wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it. McCoy is not content to let Farquharson control the position. Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8# It looks like Farquharson 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. Farquharson is looking to stall here but McCoy recovers full guard. McCoy 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. McCoy keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully. #T9# McCoy pulls Farquharson in to control the position. Farquharson looking to pass the guard. Farquharson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Farquharson passes McCoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Farquharson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10# Let's hope that Farquharson 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. Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom. McCoy tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.#T11# Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. McCoy trying to control here.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12# Farquharson moves into full mount! McCoy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (0) vs (5) Farquharson Well,McCoy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Farquharson 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# McCoy is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson content just to control the position here. Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape. Farquharson wants to take McCoy's back but he can't do it this time. #T14# Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape. McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farquharson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Farquharson wins on points by 5 to 0. Hamish Farquharson is the new super heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Hamish Farquharson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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