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Pitbull XXXI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hill shoots in but Bergman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Bergman forces Hill back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bergman wants the takedown. Hill is fighting it off but Bergman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hill's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (0) Hill
Hill keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bergman passes into half guard.
Bergman tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Bergman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bergman.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hill trying to control but Bergman postures up.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Bergman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Bergman wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill has his foot on Bergman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bergman works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Bergman is proving a slippery customer.
Bergman trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Bergman is looking to pass into half guard but Hill pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hill is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (2) Hill
Bergman wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Hill trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hill 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. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill stands and throws Bergman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (2) vs (5) Hill#SUB2#
Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bergman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (4) vs (5) Hill#T4#
Hill is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
#SUB#
Bergman 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#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Hill is defending well.
Bergman trying to control from Hill's half guard. Hill has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hill trying to control the position.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hill working for a triangle but Bergman defends it easily.
#T6#
Bergman controlling from the top position.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Bergman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bergman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergman is looking to stall here but Hill recovers full guard. #T7#
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bergman defends well.
Bergman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (7) vs (5) Hill#SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill wants to control but Bergman postures up.#SUB#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bergman has hold of Hill's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hill seems comfortable defending it but Bergman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hill is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hill is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bergman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman!
After the fight, Tobias Bergman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pervitin shoots in and bounces Solomon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (0) vs (2) Pervitin#SUB2#
Pervitin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solomon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (2) Pervitin
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pervitin is looking for a triangle but Solomon pushes his legs off easily.
Pervitin keeping full guard, as Solomon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for a guillotine here but Solomon defends easily.
Solomon wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Pervitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
Solomon passes Pervitin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Solomon seems content to control.
Solomon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (2) Pervitin
Solomon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pervitin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solomon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Pervitin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Solomon's lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solomon in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Solomon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pervitin. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (8) vs (2) Pervitin
Pervitin gets back to half guard.#T4#
Solomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pervitin for as long as he can get away with.
Pervitin won't allow Solomon to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pervitin actively working from the bottom here.
Solomon is keen to just control but Pervitin is a slippery customer.#T5#
Solomon not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pervitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solomon trying to control but Pervitin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pervitin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Solomon frees his head nicely. Oh but Pervitin has switched to an armbar! Solomon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Pervitin!
Our winner, Mr Pervitin, 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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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 7 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kvakkestad dives in and grabs Keil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keil pushes down on Kvakkestad's head and hops out.
Kvakkestad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keil defends well and Kvakkestad ends up having to push Keil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keil is trying to pull guard but Kvakkestad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kvakkestad tries to pull guard but Keil holds him up against the cage and eventually Kvakkestad drops back down to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kvakkestad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loki Kvakkestad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Keil jumps into guard, dragging Kvakkestad to the mat.
Kvakkestad passes Keil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keil has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura but Keil is defending well.
Kvakkestad not doing much here.
Keil gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Keil working for a triangle but Kvakkestad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Keil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvakkestad has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (3) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keil is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Keil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Kvakkestad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keil sees it coming and defends easily.
Keil gets full guard.#SUB2#
Keil is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
Kvakkestad slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keil wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Keil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for a kimura but Keil is defending it quite comfortably.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad is taking a breather. Keil 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.
Keil tries to roll over but Kvakkestad keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to work for an arm triangle but Keil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Keil is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvakkestad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (6) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keil tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Kvakkestad trying to control but Keil is having none of it.
Kvakkestad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keil is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kvakkestad has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (9) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Keil is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Keil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keil's guard.
Kvakkestad works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (12) vs (0) Keil
Keil is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kvakkestad has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (15) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Kvakkestad working for a choke but Keil is defending well. #SUB#
Kvakkestad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7##SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for a rear naked choke. Keil is not defending it well and Kvakkestad has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Keil refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Keil's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loki Kvakkestad!
Loki Kvakkestad 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Genkei Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chomofsky rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Takahashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takahashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Chomofsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chomofsky pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Takahashi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takahashi (4) vs (0) Chomofsky
Chomofsky tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.
Chomofsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi controls the position.#T1#
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky being controlled for a moment.
Takahashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Chomofsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Chomofsky defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Takahashi 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.
#SUB2#
Chomofsky has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takahashi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takahashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Chomofsky
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chomofsky is trying to escape the position but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi happy to just control the position for now.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Chomofsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chomofsky tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.#T5#
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi staying calm.
Chomofsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Chomofsky defending well.
Takahashi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Chomofsky
Chomofsky can't escape the position.
#T7#
Chomofsky wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Chomofsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi controlling from mount.
Chomofsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.#T8#
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.
Takahashi fails to move to back control.
Takahashi wants to control the pace but Chomofsky is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Chomofsky gets back to half guard.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chomofsky gets full guard.
Chomofsky working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chomofsky is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Chomofsky wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Chomofsky wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Chomofsky 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.#T12#
Chomofsky is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chomofsky is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Chomofsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chomofsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.#T14#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chomofsky's guard.
Chomofsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Chomofsky looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chomofsky actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Genkei Takahashi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kiely clinches up against the cage.
Lauzon goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lauzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiely defends well and Lauzon ends up having to push Kiely into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiely seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kiely closes the distance and pushes Lauzon back into the cage.
Lauzon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiely after a bit of a struggle.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD#
Kiely has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lauzon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kiely (4) vs (0) Lauzon
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kiely has got his arm under Lauzon's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lauzon has spun round into Kiely's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (2) Lauzon
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Lauzon trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Lauzon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lauzon 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.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to sweep him here.
Lauzon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lauzon advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kiely'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.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but Kiely defending well.
Kiely gets back to full guard.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there. #T2#
Kiely keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiely 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: Kiely (6) vs (2) Lauzon
Kiely is keen to just control but Lauzon is a slippery customer.
Kiely is thwarting Lauzon's attempts to control the position.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lauzon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lauzon is not content to let Kiely control the position.#T3#
Kiely is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lauzon reverses the position - he's now on top in Kiely's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (6) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Lauzon stays in close to Kiely's body and controls the position.
Kiely 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: Kiely (8) vs (4) Lauzon
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is defending well.
Kiely wants to take a breather but Lauzon is having none of it.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but Lauzon defends it. #T4##SUB#
Kiely is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lauzon is just riding it out for now. Kiely eventually gives up the hold.
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it.
Lauzon wants to control but Kiely is keeping busy.
Kiely is stalling here. Lauzon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiely seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lauzon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (8) vs (8) Lauzon
Kiely is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Kiely is trying to control Lauzon's posture but Lauzon avoids it.
Lauzon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lauzon taking a break here but Kiely is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kiely is in trouble now - Lauzon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (8) vs (11) Lauzon
Lauzon controlling his opponent.
Kiely 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.
Lauzon prevents Kiely from improving his position.
Lauzon uses his free foot to push down on Kiely's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kiely. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (8) vs (14) Lauzon
My spies in Grapple inform me that Lauzon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Kiely is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Lauzon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiely really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kiely 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.
Lauzon is trying to control. Kiely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lauzon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiely haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kiely gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kiely working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
#T8#
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
Lauzon controlling from the top position.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Kiely wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Kiely is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Kiely had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to sweep him here.
Lauzon content to stall in guard here.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (10) vs (14) Lauzon
Kiely trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Kiely advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (13) vs (14) Lauzon
Kiely is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kiely looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kiely tries for a kimura but Lauzon is defending well.
Kiely staying calm.#T11#
Lauzon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Lauzon is refusing to be controlled, as Kiely sits in half guard.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lauzon trying to control from the bottom.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon is concentrating on defense, preventing Kiely from advancing position.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lauzon defends it well.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lauzon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Kiely prevents Lauzon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lauzon actively working from the bottom here.
Kiely trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it. #SUB#
Kiely is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lauzon is just riding it out for now. Kiely eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Kiely moves into full mount! Lauzon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (16) vs (14) Lauzon
Kiely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lauzon is looking to escape.
Kiely tries to take Lauzon's back but instead Lauzon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely is trying to control. Lauzon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiely takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mehdi Illir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Robertson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Illir's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Illir (0) vs (2) Robertson
Illir is pressing down on Robertson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Illir is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robertson is sitting in close to Illir's body. Illir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Robertson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Robertson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Illir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mehdi Illir!
A very excited looking Mehdi Illir 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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