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Pitbull XXXIII 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Emerson Conley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peressanggenna Nubuna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nubuna shoots in and gets a takedown into Conley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conley (0) vs (2) Nubuna
Nubuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Conley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nubuna is aware though and is defending well.
Conley controls Nubuna momentarily but Nubuna frees himself.
Nubuna stands and throws Conley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conley (0) vs (5) Nubuna#SUB2#
Nubuna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Conley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nubuna but great work by Conley. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conley (4) vs (5) Nubuna
Nubuna tries to improve position but can't.
Conley controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Conley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nubuna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conley (4) vs (7) Nubuna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nubuna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conley is trying to get back to full guard.
Conley is staying active underneath Nubuna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Conley is defending against the submission attempts here by Nubuna.
Conley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nubuna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nubuna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conley (8) vs (7) Nubuna
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Conley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Conley biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Conley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nubuna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Conley.
#T2#
Conley is hanging on to Nubuna's back as he tries to escape.
Nubuna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Conley tries to pass to full mount but Nubuna defends it.
Nubuna gets full guard.
Conley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nubuna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nubuna is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Conley frees his head nicely. Oh but Nubuna has switched to an armbar! Conley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Peressanggenna Nubuna!
A relieved looking Peressanggenna Nubuna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Logan Potters!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Potters leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lima wants to clinch up but Potters keeps it at a distance.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potters swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Potters looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Potters
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lima 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.
Potters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potters stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Potters looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
It looks like Potters 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.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potters defends it easily.#T2#
Potters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Potters looking to pass the guard.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Potters stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Potters! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Potters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to control but Potters postures up.
Lima tries to bench press Potters off him but Potters keeps the position.
Potters controlling from side mount.
Lima struggling a bit here.#T4#
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 working away.
Lima is trying to escape the position but Potters is controlling the position.
Lima is trying to control Potters's posture but Potters avoids it. #SUB2#
Potters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lima, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Lima tries to bench press Potters off him but Potters keeps the position. #SUB2#
Potters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Potters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Potters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Potters not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Potters is trying for a kimura here. Lima looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Potters wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Potters!
A relieved looking Logan Potters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kim Sang Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Cazic Thule!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sang Woo gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (0) Thule
Thule works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sang Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thule swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sang Woo passes into half guard.
Thule wants to improve his position but Sang Woo is controlling well.
Thule moves into full guard.
Sang Woo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Thule is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thule is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sang Woo looking to pass the guard.
Thule 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.#T1#
Sang Woo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thule's guard.
Thule is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sang Woo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sang Woo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (4) Thule#SUB2#
Thule is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sang Woo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Thule off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cazic Thule!
Cazic Thule 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ecker pushes Hill up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hill lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill 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 is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (5) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hill tries to take Ecker's back but instead Ecker uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ecker is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ecker is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (8) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Hill is working for a guillotine from mount but Ecker frees his head quite easily.
Ecker is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.
Hill wants to control the pace but Ecker is squirming around nicely.
Ecker wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.#SUB#
Hill working for a guillotine from mount but Ecker is in no mood to give up.
Hill trying to control but Ecker is having none of it. #T2#
Ecker tries to hold on but Hill postures up.
Ecker tries to reverse the position but Hill maintains control.#SUB#
Hill swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hill! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyrvänsyylä moves into range and clinches up with Ubereem.#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ubereem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ubereem has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Ubereem tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyrvänsyylä is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ubereem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ubereem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ubereem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (3) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to improve position but can't.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyrvänsyylä keeps working.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (3) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Ubereem manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ubereem working for a triangle but Kyrvänsyylä defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyrvänsyylä advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to pass the guard but Ubereem defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (3) vs (5) Kyrvänsyylä
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyrvänsyylä moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (3) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä
Well, with Kyrvänsyylä on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ubereem is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the RNC.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Ubereem fending off the submission attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ubereem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ubereem for a finish.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Ubereem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Ubereem tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for the choke from the back position but Ubereem is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in. Ubereem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ubereem tries to roll but Kyrvänsyylä sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ubereem trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Ubereem tries to escape but Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke from the back.
Kyrvänsyylä is hanging on to Ubereem's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5#
Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in. Ubereem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem just trying to survive but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
Kyrvänsyylä controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Ubereem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke.
Kyrvänsyylä is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ubereem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms. #SUB2#
Ubereem fending off the submission attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #T7##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ubereem defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has got one arm under Ubereem's chin. This could be trouble... Ubereem trying to control the other hand but Kyrvänsyylä gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ubereem has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä 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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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 8 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bergman gets tackled into the cage by Richardson. Richardson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Richardson pulls guard.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Bergman passes Richardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Bergman is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Bergman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bergman is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergman wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bergman to get the leverage.
Bergman works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (0) Richardson#SUB#
Bergman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richardson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bergman's guard! Nice work there by Richardson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (3) vs (2) Richardson
Bergman keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Richardson stays in close to Bergman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson won't allow Bergman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bergman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Richardson is controlling well.
Well, if Richardson 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.#T5#
Bergman trying to control the position.
Bergman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richardson passes Bergman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richardson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Richardson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (5) Richardson
Bergman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Bergman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bergman is working hard here to advance position.
Bergman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bergman is trying to control but can't.
Bergman wants to control the action here but instead Richardson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (8) Richardson
Bergman tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.
Bergman wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.#T7#
Bergman regains half guard.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bergman working for submissions but it's allowed Richardson to get to half guard.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (11) Richardson#T8#
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bergman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bergman stops Richardson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bergman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Richardson tries to push Bergman's head away but Bergman is holding on tight.
Richardson takes Bergman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bergman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bergman (3) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson keeps control of the position as Bergman tries to break free.
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bergman doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Bergman right now.
#T10#
Good control from Richardson.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bergman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Richardson trying to control.
Richardson biding his time, controlling Bergman.
Richardson not allowing Bergman to control his hands. #T11#
Bergman wants to escape the position.
Richardson is trying to stick to Bergman's back but Bergman is turning into Richardson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richardson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bergman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bergman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #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.
Bergman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12##SUB#
Bergman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away. #SUB#
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergman.
Richardson is not content to let Bergman control the position.#T13##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.
Richardson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bergman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richardson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richardson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (16) Richardson#T14#
Bergman wants to sweep here but Richardson controlling him for the moment.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Bergman is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson wins on points by 16 to 5.
Rick Richardson 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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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 12 wins and 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Keil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Keil pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Keil has an active guard here but Marlin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Keil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Marlin 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 Marlin.
Keil tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Marlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keil is just riding it out for now. Marlin eventually gives up the hold.
Marlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keil! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (3) vs (0) Keil#T1#
Keil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keil 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: Marlin (3) vs (2) Keil
Keil wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin 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: Marlin (5) vs (2) Keil
Keil is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Keil wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Keil has a hand on Marlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (8) vs (2) Keil
Keil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marlin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Keil to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (11) vs (2) Keil
Keil breaks Marlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (11) vs (4) Keil#SUB#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keil defends well.
Marlin has his hands on Keil's head, controlling the position.
Keil looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Keil stands and throws Marlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (11) vs (7) Keil
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keil tries to advance to mount but Marlin denies him.
Marlin manages to get back to half guard.
Marlin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Keil is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marlin wants to control but Keil is keeping busy.
Keil is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (11) vs (10) Keil
Marlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Keil 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.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Keil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keil has managed to get both his arms back between Marlin's legs - danger averted.
Keil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keil is looking to advance position but Marlin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marlin (15) vs (10) Keil#SUB#
Marlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Keil frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Keil tries to improve his position but Marlin has taken his back! Marlin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Keil tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Marlin pushes Keil away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Striped Marlin!
A very excited looking Striped Marlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (2) Norman
Leeuwenhoek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Norman passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leeuwenhoek won't allow Norman to pass to mount.
Leeuwenhoek wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Norman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norman.
Norman is taking a breather. Leeuwenhoek 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.#T2#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Leeuwenhoek wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (5) Norman
Leeuwenhoek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leeuwenhoek is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Leeuwenhoek tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Leeuwenhoek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (8) Norman
Leeuwenhoek is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Norman.
Norman controlling well, preventing Leeuwenhoek from escaping the position.
#T5#
Good control from Norman.
Norman gets his hands free as Leeuwenhoek looks to control.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to break free.
#T6#
Norman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Leeuwenhoek.
You can see the frustration on Leeuwenhoek's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Norman biding his time, controlling Leeuwenhoek.
It looks like Norman 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.
Leeuwenhoek rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Norman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control his opponent's hands but Norman gets his hands free. #T8#
Good control from Norman.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control his opponent's hands but Norman gets his hands free.
Norman has the hooks in. Leeuwenhoek is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Norman not allowing Leeuwenhoek to control his hands.
Norman controlling well, preventing Leeuwenhoek from escaping the position.
Norman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the hands but Norman won't let him.
Leeuwenhoek is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Norman controls the action.
Leeuwenhoek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Norman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Norman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leeuwenhoek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Norman biding his time, controlling Leeuwenhoek. #T12#
More stalling from Norman.
Leeuwenhoek turns into Norman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (8) Norman
Leeuwenhoek wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving. #T13#
Norman is trying to keep Leeuwenhoek in close.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norman keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass.
Norman wants to sweep here but Leeuwenhoek controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to move into half guard but instead Norman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (10) Norman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman preventing the sweep.
Norman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leeuwenhoek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Norman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (13) Norman
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Mark Norman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Taylor moves to clinch but Kiely breaks away #TD2#
and Kiely counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (0) vs (2) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (2) Kiely
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiely is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Kiely defending well. #SUB2#
Kiely actively working from the bottom here.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kiely 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.#T2#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Kiely trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (4) Kiely
Kiely looking to pass the guard.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Kiely is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kiely is looking to pass into half guard but Taylor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taylor is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (4) vs (4) Kiely
Kiely trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kiely working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kiely is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Kiely being controlled here, momentarily.
Kiely is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taylor preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kiely has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (4) vs (6) Kiely
Kiely looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (6) vs (6) Kiely#SUB2#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Kiely's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Kiely's legs - danger averted.
Kiely is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Kiely moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiely is retaining full guard.
Kiely 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.#T6#
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kiely is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kiely is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kiely is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiely is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Kiely tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Kiely gets full guard.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kiely working for submissions but it's allowed Taylor to get to half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiely manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kiely working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Taylor is looking to advance position but Kiely won't allow it.
Kiely is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taylor (6) vs (10) Kiely
Kiely has the hooks in. Taylor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a rear naked choke here but Taylor reverses the position brilliantly into Kiely's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (8) vs (10) Kiely#T10#
Kiely tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kiely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Kiely has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Kiely trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Kiely is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Kiely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taylor (8) vs (14) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Taylor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Taylor for a finish. #SUB2#
Taylor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kiely's arms. #SUB2#
Kiely looking to break Taylor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taylor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kiely will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Kiely has got his arm under Taylor's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Taylor has spun round into Kiely's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (10) vs (14) Kiely
Kiely is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (10) vs (16) Kiely
Well,Taylor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (12) vs (16) Kiely
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: Taylor (12) vs (18) Kiely
Kiely trying to advance position but Taylor counters by regaining guard. #T13#
Kiely looking to pass the guard.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Taylor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taylor (16) vs (18) Kiely
Kiely is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taylor content just to control the position here. #T14#
Kiely is trying to escape the mount.
Kiely tries to improve his position but instead Taylor has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Taylor (19) vs (18) Kiely
I really don't envy Kiely right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control momentarily.
Kiely wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor takes the fight on points by 19 to 18.
An out of breath Colby Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Nedser Kiely had this to say: 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCoy sprawls well. McCoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
McCoy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Farquharson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) McCoy
McCoy controlling well, preventing Farquharson from escaping the position.
Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy just sinks the hooks in.
Farquharson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy controls the position.#T1#
McCoy has the hooks in. Farquharson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.
Farquharson wants to escape the position.
#T2#
McCoy trying to control.
Farquharson trying to control the hands but McCoy breaks the grip.
McCoy tries to get the hooks in deep but Farquharson pushed the leg off.
McCoy gets his hands free as Farquharson looks to control.
McCoy keeps control of the position as Farquharson tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
McCoy controls the action.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that McCoy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Farquharson tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.
Farquharson just trying to survive but McCoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
McCoy controls the position.
Farquharson turns into McCoy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) McCoy
McCoy keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
McCoy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Farquharson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (4) McCoy
Farquharson tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCoy's legs. #T5#
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
Farquharson happy to just control the position for now.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Farquharson controlling the pace.
Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount. #T7#
Farquharson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCoy! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (8) vs (4) McCoy
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Farquharson looking to control but McCoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson wants to take McCoy's back here but McCoy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Farquharson looking to secure an arm triangle but McCoy defends it well.
McCoy wants to hold on but Farquharson pushes him away.
Farquharson looking to control but McCoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson is trying to control here but McCoy has managed to regain half guard.
#T9#
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCoy for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Farquharson wants to take a breather but McCoy is having none of it. #SUB#
Farquharson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farquharson is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Farquharson'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.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Farquharson trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson controlling the pace.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy trying to hold on to Farquharson's head to control him but Farquharson postures up.
#T13##SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Farquharson is trying to control. McCoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB#
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Hamish Farquharson retains his super heavyweight title!
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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